Steelcase Fiberglass
Fabulous Steelcase Fiberglass Leather Space Age Modern Sofa William Andrus
By Steelcase
Located in Pemberton, NJ
One of the iconic designs of the Space Age modern movement is this awesome and uber rare Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
William Andrus for Steelcase Model 465 Mid Century Lucite and Fiberglass Sofa
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Countryside, IL
William Andrus for Steelcase Model 465 Mid Century Lucite and Fiberglass Sofa
This sofa measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Lucite
H 29 in W 84 in D 34 in
William Andrus Steelcase #465 Soft Seating Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Andrus for Steelcase Soft Seating Group. The cream fiberglass shells appear to float on a Lucite base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Lucite
Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 3-Seat Bench Ingmar Relling Style
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Pemberton, NJ
pieces from the fiberglass Steelcase floating furniture line-it was off the hook fabulous!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 2-Seat Sofa with Table Ingmar Relling Style
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Pemberton, NJ
like this and pieces from the fiberglass steelcase floating furniture line-it was off the hook fabulous!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 85 in D 28 in
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William Andrus Steelcase Leather Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Tulsa, OK
by William Andrus for Steelcase furniture. It retains its orig chocolate leather cushions. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Fiberglass and Lucite Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece of design by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Fiberglass frame sofa floating on a Lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern William Andrus for Steelcase Fiberglass Sofa & Pair of Chairs
By William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating sofa on a Lucite base and pair of matching chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Warren Platner Fiberglass Chairs
By Warren Platner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Warren Platner chairs for Steelcase. Fiberglass chairs with four chocolate brown leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
Vintage Floating Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage fiberglass case sofa with lucite base. The lucite gives the appearance that the sofa is
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
Pop Modernist /Space Age Fiberglass Living Room Set, Indoor Outdoor, Steelcase
By Steelcase, Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern. Space Age fiberglass sofa /end tables, and two chairs. Would make an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 26.75 in W 32.5 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern William Andrus for Steelcase Pair of Fiberglass Lucite Chairs
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
We present this rare pair of by William Andrus for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 24 in W 44.5 in D 33 in
Steelcase Suite 4 Pieces fiberglass, , William Andrus, normaly attb to Platner
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing 4 pieces set, in fiberglass and lucite base. This set has been customized with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 25 in W 84 in D 34 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Lounge Chairs
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a super great pair of fully restored lounge chairs by William Andrus for Steelcase. Dated
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Lucite
Warren Platner for Steelcase Sofa & Club Chair
By Warren Platner, Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern sofa set by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Sofa and club
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
Steelcase Lounge Chair Designed by William Andrus, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Hamburg, PA
in fiberglass. Labeled Steelcase underside of cushion.
Dimensions: 25" H x 42" W x 35" D seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Superb Pair of William C. Andrus for Steelcase Sofas
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful fiberglass sofas designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase. Sofas are from the
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chair, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment.
The fiberglass shell of the chair has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
William Andrus Steelcase Soft Seating Lounge Chair Almond frame Cognac Leather
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
William Andrus Steelcase soft seating lounge chair. 1972-1974. From his iconic soft seating group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 26 in W 42 in D 26 in
Vintage Leather and Lucite Lounge Chairs by William C. Andrus for Steelcase
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and lucite lounge chairs designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.25 in W 41 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Leather and Lucite Floating Sofa by William C. Andrus for Steelcase
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage leather and lucite sofa designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern, modern or contemporary environment.
The fiberglass shell of the chair has been completely
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Fiberglass
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment.
The fiberglass shells of this set have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Leather, Fiberglass
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Sofa by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
By William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents a unique fiberglass sofa on acrylic base by William Andrus for Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, Chair, Living Room Suite, 1970's
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
environment.
The fiberglass shells of this set are still in their original, unrestored bisque color and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus Sofas and Table Set of Lucite, Leather and Fiberglass, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Austin, TX
As featured in HBO's "Vinyl", this mod pair of sofas by William Andrus was designed for Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
H 30 in W 81.5 in D 32.5 in
1970s White Fiberglass Acrylic Plinth Burgundy Leather Space Age Lounge Chair
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Stafford, TX
1970's Space Age Fiberglass White Acrylic
Plinth Base Leather Club Chair! This chair is in great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Fiberglass
H 26 in W 36 in D 30 in
Three Piece Steelcase Soft Seating Group
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern three piece grouping of Soft Seating designed for Steelcase. The group
Category
Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Three Piece Steelcase Soft Seating Group
Located in Pasadena, TX
Three piece grouping of Soft Seating designed by Warren Platner for Steelcase. The group consists
Category
Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Acrylic
Three Piece Steelcase Soft Seating Group
Located in Pasadena, TX
Three piece grouping of Soft Seating designed for Steelcase. The group consists of a three seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Acrylic
Floating Lounge Chair
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass case lounge with Lucite base. This appears to float in a room. Fully restored. New black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Fiberglass, Mohair
William Andrus for Steelcase Fiberglass, Lucite and Leather Sofa, 1960s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury William Andrus fiberglass, Lucite and leather sofa. Incredible design with clear Lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Style Steelcase Fiberglass Lucite Sofa & Table
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare William Andrus for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
H 23 in W 82 in D 34 in
Fiberglass Living Room Set by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s, Signed
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fiberglass shells, this collectors set floats on lucite bases, mirrored table tops and the original Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Fiberglass, Lucite
Fabulous Leather William Andrus Soft Seating Steelcase Lounge Chair Midcentury
By Steelcase
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Space Age design lounge chair by William Andrus for Steelcase. An absolute stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
H 27 in W 42 in D 36 in
Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
By William Andrus
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare floating fiberglass sofa on lucite base with leather upholstery by William Andrus for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Lucite, Leather
Floating Sofa Produced by Steelcase, circa 1960s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass case sofa with Lucite base. This appears to float in a room. Fully restored. New black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Fiberglass, Mohair
Fiberglass Lounge Chair, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
By William Andrus
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare fiberglass and leather lounge chair with lucite base by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Sofa and Chair by William Andrus for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Absolutely stunning next level sofa and chair by William Andrus for Steelcase. Each piece has the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Pair Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chairs by William Andrus
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of space age lounge chairs designed by William Clifford Andrus and produced by Steelcase in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Leather, Fiberglass
Steelcase Soft Seating Sofa by William Andrus
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by William Andrus for Steelcase. White fiberglass frame black vinyl cushions, sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
1 Steelcase #465 Soft Seating Series Lounge Chair by William Andrus
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
Steelcase
William Andrus for Steelcase
Steelcase #465 soft seating series lounge chairs
Designed
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Andrus Steelcase Soft Seating Lounge Chairs
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
and soft comfort to the body’s contours.
Armchairs:
Tan fiberglass body
Mounted on clear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Magnificent Pair of Space-Age Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs Ingmar Relling Style
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Pemberton, NJ
chairs and pieces from the fiberglass Steelcase floating furniture line-it was off the hook fabulous!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 28 in
Warren Platner for Steelcase Fiberglass Club Chair
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Morristown, NJ
Warren Platner for Steelcase fiberglass club chair with black vinyl upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Fiberglass, PVC
Pair of 1970s "Steelcase" Armchairs
By Steelcase
Located in Firenze, IT
fiberglass structure, plexiglass base, leather inside, silk shantung newly reupholstered cushions.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Plexiglass, Leather, Fabric
Pair of William Andrus Lounge Chairs for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by William Andrus for Steelcase, these vintage leather loungers have molded fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Pair Steelcase Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair spaceage molded fiberglass armchairs on lucite bases. Original foam and faux leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Lucite, Fiberglass, Upholstery
Pair of Steelcase "Marshmellow" Club Chars
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Excellent 1960's "Pop" inspired club chairs from the usually staid Steelcase Co. Plexi-base gives
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Plexiglass, Glass
Mid-century Armchair by Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A steelcase soft seating armchair. The soft seating group line was introduced in 1974. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
William Andrus for Steelcase Floating Sofa
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Toronto, ON
Exceptional piece designed by William Andrus for American furniture makers Steelcase, circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
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Steelcase Fiberglass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of steelcase fiberglass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fiberglass, plastic and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of steelcase fiberglass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of steelcase fiberglass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made choice in our collection of steelcase fiberglass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Steelcase, Warren Platner and Homecrest are consistently popular. You’ll find that an occasional object in our assortment of steelcase fiberglass may be too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller editions, measuring 32.5 across, are available at 1stDibs.
How Much is a Steelcase Fiberglass?
A piece of steelcase fiberglass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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