What plastic is used for chairs?

A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.

When did plastic lawn chairs come out?

The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if my Eames plastic chair is real?

One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What color goes with red chairs?

The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.

What is the purpose of the red and blue chair?

The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.

What inspired the Red Blue Chair?

The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.

Red Plastic Chairs

Mid Century Fiberglass Chair

Space Age Italian Chair

Molded Plastic Furniture

Jasper Morrison Chair

Italian mid-century modern Chair in red plastic and black metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Chair in red plastic and black metal, 1960s Chair with curved and shaped seat and backrest in bright red plastic. In the center of the seat there is a deco...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

From $2,245 / item

$5,990

Child’s Size Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Uncommon child’s size version of Wendell Castle’s iconic Molar chair. Executed in fiberglass and red gel coat. Sprite can shown for scale.

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Recent Sales

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Mid-Century Modern Fibreglass Dining Chair La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, 1960s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Vienna, AT

Midcentury dining chairs La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, orange, fiberglass, 1960s. This lovely La Fonda armchair is the absolute eye catcher in every stylish room. They are reupholste...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

5 Omkstak Red Chairs by Redney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1960s

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 24.41 in Dm 31.5 in

Suite of Six "Eros" Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

With metal base and seat in orange tinted plexiglass. KARTELL edition (Small cracks on one) 20th century Dimensions: H 80, D 62 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cappellini Newood Relax Light Armchair in Beech & Ashwood by Brogliato Traverso

Unavailable

+ 18 more

H 25.99 in W 25.79 in D 27.17 in

Cappellini Newood Relax Light Armchair in Beech & Ashwood by Brogliato Traverso

By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso

Located in New York, NY

The Newood Relax Light chair, by BrogliatoTraverso, is an elegant interpretation of the Newood chair, but this version is lighter due to the elimination of the eight rods that charac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Ash, Beech

Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

Unavailable

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H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 20.67 in

Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

The Hi pad chair, and accompanying Hi pad stool, are the result of a production process that represents the perfect balance between technology and artisan craftsmanship: in these pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Plywood

Jasper Morrison Small Hi Pad Stool in Fabric or Leather Upholstery by Cappellini

Unavailable

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H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in

Jasper Morrison Small Hi Pad Stool in Fabric or Leather Upholstery by Cappellini

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

The Hi pad chair, and accompanying Hi pad Stool, are the result of a production process that represents the perfect balance between technology and artisan craftsmanship: in these pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Beech, Plywood

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini

Unavailable

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H 52.96 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Nendo Low Ribbon Stools in Sheet Metal with Matte Lacquer Finish for Cappellini

Unavailable

H 17.33 in Dm 14.77 in

Nendo Low Ribbon Stools in Sheet Metal with Matte Lacquer Finish for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Nendo

Located in New York, NY

Continuously flowing ribbons of laser-cut metal compose the Ribbon stool by Nendo, the team of designers headed by architect Oki Sato. A recipient of the Red Dot Award, if Products D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Studio Cappellini Normal Chair with Leather Upholstery for Cappellini

Unavailable

+ 18 more

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

Studio Cappellini Normal Chair with Leather Upholstery for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

A successful blend between rigour and Romanticism. In this chair, the precision of the design is accompanied by a captivating aesthetic flair. The Normal chair has a frame without ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jasper Morrison Tate Stool Upholstered in Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

Unavailable

+ 18 more

H 40.16 in W 17.52 in D 19.3 in

Jasper Morrison Tate Stool Upholstered in Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

Easy to stack – to a maximum of 6 pieces – the Tate chair designed by Jasper Morrison is part of a range that includes chairs and stools. This series has a base made of satined stain...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Foam

Jasper Morrison Tate Chair in Fabric or Leather Upholstery for Cappellini

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

+ 8 more

H 20.75 in W 10.32 in D 17.84 in

Modern Black Green Gray White Orange Pink Red Purple or Blue Rabbit Accent Chair

By Qeeboo, Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Origgio (VA), IT

Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Large Pink Decorative Sculptural Modern Plastic Rabbit Chair

Unavailable

$1,500

H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish grey color. need to confirm dims on this chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Red Plastic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of red plastic chairs is available at 1stDibs. Find 98 antique and vintage red plastic chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of red plastic chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Red plastic chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Konstantin Grcic each produced beautiful red plastic chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Red Plastic Chairs?

Prices for red plastic chairs start at $134 and top out at $25,450 with the average selling for $1,426.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Red Plastic Chairs

What plastic is used for chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
When did plastic lawn chairs come out?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if my Eames plastic chair is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What color goes with red chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
What is the purpose of the red and blue chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
What inspired the Red Blue Chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.

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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.