Elegant Antique Mahogany Sideboard with Vintage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lightweight and almost transparent, Breeze Chair suggests motion even in stillness.
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2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Polyester
Transparent Chair
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Set of Four Black and Clear Sculptural Lucite High Back Dining Room Chairs 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four black and clear Lucite sculptural dining room chairs, 1970s.Original thick transparent and black Lucite sculptural design.The chairs are extraordinary and in good vintage...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Ross Lovegrove Bluebelle chair Y2K style design space age
By Driade, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
White and transparent combination chair. Ross Lovegrove designed it in 1996 for Driade.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The minimalist frame accentuates the chair’s transparent and clear look. Please note that we advise reupholstery before use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid Century Walnut Dining Armchairs
$4,686 / set
Mid Century Walnut Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century walnut dining armchair, sculpted from American walnut, with a transparent, hand-rubbed finish. This chair has elegant simple lines and is upholstered in a performance fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Walnut
Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
$11,016 / set
Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of orno dining table & 2 chairs by Ries Dimensions: W 220 x D 80 x H 73 cm (table) D 44 x H 63 cm (chair) Materials: Hardwood Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Erwin & Estelle Laverne "Champagne" Chairs for Formes Nouvelles, Italy
By mes nouvelles, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Lejre, DK
The chairs feature transparent acrylic shells that create a light and floating expression, combined with swivel aluminum bases and round seat cushions in original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Orno Round Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of orno round dining table & 2 chairs by Ries Dimensions: D120 x H73 cm (table) D44 x H63 cm (chair) Materials: Hardwood Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer (Fin...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Philippe Starck Easylight Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Some of his most recognizable creations include the transparent “Louis Ghost” chair and the Juicy Salif citrus juicer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in San Carlos, CA
Introduced in 2002, the Louis Ghost reimagines the Louis XV armchair as a single-pour injection-molded polycarbonate shell — a baroque silhouette rendered completely transparent. The...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
Philippe Starck Kong Bar Stool One Armed Brushed Aluminum, USA 2003 design
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Design elements like the transparent Louis Ghost chairs and the sleek-lined tables contribute to an atmosphere that is both chic and relaxed.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Sphere dining set by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, 1970's
By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
The seat and backrest seem to float within a circular structure, creating a sense of weightlessness and elegance. The use of transparent materials ensures that the chairs fit seamles...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Martin Visser
Located in Almelo, NL
The proportions are balanced and architectural, with squared armrests and open, transparent framing. These chairs work well in a variety of interiors—from minimalist and industrial s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
$1,584Sale Price / set|20% Off
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
It is easy to see Rowland's design beginning as early as 1952 with his "Transparent Chair" for The No-Sag Spring Company of Detroit and his 1957 Zig Zag Cantilever Chair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
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Transparent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the transparent chair you’re looking for. Each transparent chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and acrylic. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage transparent chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the transparent chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right transparent chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made transparent chair over the years, but those crafted by Katavolos, Littel, & Kelly, Laverne International and 4's Company LTD. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Transparent Chair?
Prices for a transparent chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $302 and can go as high as $4,290, while the average can fetch as much as $1,139.
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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