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Vintage Modern Italian Lucite Chair
Vintage Modern Italian Lucite Chair

Vintage Modern Italian Lucite Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern style Lucite chair featuring chrome legs and upholstered cushion

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Fantastic Set of Six Lucite Chairs
Fantastic Set of Six Lucite Chairs

Fantastic Set of Six Lucite Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic set of 6 lucite chairs.

Category

1970s American Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Hill Manufacturing  Lucite Chairs/ Set of 4
Hill Manufacturing  Lucite Chairs/ Set of 4

Hill Manufacturing Lucite Chairs/ Set of 4

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hill Manufacturing Set of 4 Lucite Chairs with Aluminum Bases. Sold as a set! Seat pads have been

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Curved Back Designer Lucite Chair With Suede Seat
Modern Curved Back Designer Lucite Chair With Suede Seat

Modern Curved Back Designer Lucite Chair With Suede Seat

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A modern curved back lucite chair believed to be designed by Andrew Martin. The generous indigo

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Italian Leather
Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Italian Leather

Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Italian Leather

By Pace Collection

Located in Saint Louis, US

A pair of vintage Argenta Lucite chairs from Pace. These two, are completely reupholstered and

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/ White Leather Upholstery
Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/ White Leather Upholstery

Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/ White Leather Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/White Leather Upholstery originates from the

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio

Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio

By Shlomi Haziza

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of Lucite tub chairs with faux vinyl snake shin seats. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

1970s Hill Manufacturing Bent Lucite Chair
1970s Hill Manufacturing Bent Lucite Chair

1970s Hill Manufacturing Bent Lucite Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing

Located in New Windsor, NY

The chair is constructed of clear and bright bent Lucite. The seat retains its original tag, Hill

Category

1970s Post-Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Lucite

Vintage Signed Lion in Frost Lucite Dining Table With 4 Leather Lucite Chairs
Vintage Signed Lion in Frost Lucite Dining Table With 4 Leather Lucite Chairs

Vintage Signed Lion in Frost Lucite Dining Table With 4 Leather Lucite Chairs

By Lion in Frost

Located in North Miami, FL

to sit in. The tubular lucite chairs are sculptural and there are 4 chairs. Here are the dimensions

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lucite

Handsome Burl Laminate Game Table Desk with Lucite Chair
Handsome Burl Laminate Game Table Desk with Lucite Chair

Handsome Burl Laminate Game Table Desk with Lucite Chair

Located in Pemberton, NJ

and backgammon table with top off. The original owner paired this unusual Lucite chair with the table

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Laminate, Lucite

Set of 6 Lucite Chairs by Herb Rittz, c1970
Set of 6 Lucite Chairs by Herb Rittz, c1970

Set of 6 Lucite Chairs by Herb Rittz, c1970

$5,950Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of 6 Lucite Chairs by Herb Rittz, c1970

By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the extraordinary elegance of this rare collection – a set of high-back lucite dining

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

combination of a solid teak frame with smoked Lucite seat and detail. The chairs are very well made with

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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

Charles Hollis Jones Styled Lucite Chairs w/ Tufted Cushions
Charles Hollis Jones Styled Lucite Chairs w/ Tufted Cushions

Charles Hollis Jones Styled Lucite Chairs w/ Tufted Cushions

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of chairs features a solid lucite construction and tufted upholstery seat which offer a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Inata Alpaca Fabric, pair
Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Inata Alpaca Fabric, pair

Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Inata Alpaca Fabric, pair

By Pace Collection

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These amazing 1970s Pace Collection lounge chairs feature thick lucite panels with chrome details

Category

1970s Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Alpaca, Lucite

Pair of Lucite Chairs in the Style Charles Hollis Jones
Pair of Lucite Chairs in the Style Charles Hollis Jones

Pair of Lucite Chairs in the Style Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Esperance, NY

Chic pair of mid-century Lucite accent chairs from the 1980s.

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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Rare set of 4 sculptural Lucite chairs by Michel Dumas
Rare set of 4 sculptural Lucite chairs by Michel Dumas

Rare set of 4 sculptural Lucite chairs by Michel Dumas

By Michel Dumas

Located in HAARLEM, NL

but he is famous for his lucite furniture. Set of 4 rare sculptural Lucite dining chairs by Michel

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Lucite Chair on Casters
Vintage Lucite Chair on Casters

Vintage Lucite Chair on Casters

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a great Lucite armchair with brass corner accents. The chair is on casters/wheels for easy

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chair and ottoman in Smokey Leather
Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chair and ottoman in Smokey Leather

Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chair and ottoman in Smokey Leather

By Pace Collection

Located in Saint Louis, US

. Featuring bold Lucite panels, chrome accents, and distressed smokey Italian leather cushions, these chairs

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Lucite

1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group
1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group

1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group

By Laverne Originals, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Laverne from Laverne Originals. The Buttercup chair is constructed from lucite, a type of acrylic that the

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1960s American Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Unique French Mid-Century Lucite Chair attributed to Maria Pergay, 1969
Unique French Mid-Century Lucite Chair attributed to Maria Pergay, 1969

Unique French Mid-Century Lucite Chair attributed to Maria Pergay, 1969

By Maria Pergay

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Unique French Mid-Century Modern prototype free-form side or desk chair in lucite

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Chair
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Chair

Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles Hollis arm chair circa 1970 Cascading lucite arms which transition gracefully to form the

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Set of Gun Metal and Lucite Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris, 1970s
Set of Gun Metal and Lucite Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris, 1970s

Set of Gun Metal and Lucite Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris, 1970s

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Echt, NL

The chairs feature lucite panels which are connected by a solid gunmetal frame. The transparency of

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Armchairs
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Armchairs

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of incredible unique Lucite chairs feature a curved design with plush upholstery. Each

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of Italian Orange Chairs by Kartell
Pair of Italian Orange Chairs by Kartell

Pair of Italian Orange Chairs by Kartell

By Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two orange Lucite chairs by Kartell with the original stamp.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Plastic

Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne Sphere Chair in Smoked Lucite
Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne Sphere Chair in Smoked Lucite

Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne Sphere Chair in Smoked Lucite

By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful design from the 1970’s by Boris Tabacoff for MMM of France. This smoked lucite chair

Category

1970s French Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones

Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of four dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones from his "Waterfall" line designed in

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

1970s Lucite Chrome Animal Safari Floating Club Chair
1970s Lucite Chrome Animal Safari Floating Club Chair

1970s Lucite Chrome Animal Safari Floating Club Chair

By Pace Collection

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floating lucite chair you could

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool
Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool

Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool

By Eero Saarinen, Chrome Craft, Florence Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

hand polished this dark gray Lucite armchair to a brilliant sheen. Both the chair and stool have caster

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Tweed Lucite Chairs Architectural Dining Table, Set of 7
Charles Hollis Jones Tweed Lucite Chairs Architectural Dining Table, Set of 7

Charles Hollis Jones Tweed Lucite Chairs Architectural Dining Table, Set of 7

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

throughout. Set of 6 dining chairs upholstered in tweedy beiges upholstery with Lucite legs and polished

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

1970s Leon Rosen Pace Collection Eggplant Purple Lucite Dining Chairs Set of 4
1970s Leon Rosen Pace Collection Eggplant Purple Lucite Dining Chairs Set of 4

1970s Leon Rosen Pace Collection Eggplant Purple Lucite Dining Chairs Set of 4

By Leon Rosen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Lucite chairs you could hope to find. This

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Set of Eight "Wisteria" Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Set of Eight "Wisteria" Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones

Set of Eight "Wisteria" Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The price is per chair not for the whole set. Set of eight "Wisteria" Lucite chairs designed by

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Acrylic

Lucite & Leather Desk Chair
Lucite & Leather Desk Chair

Lucite & Leather Desk Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern desk chair with clear lucite frame and leather cushion. Please confirm location

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Lucite

Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace

Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1990s Lucite barrel chair by Pace. 2 marks on chair as shown in last image. It might be able to be

Category

1990s Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating. Four available.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Side Chair
Lucite Side Chair

Lucite Side Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century modern solid lucite side chair. Heavy and well made with some light scuffs to the base

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Lucite Swivel Chair
Vintage Lucite Swivel Chair

Vintage Lucite Swivel Chair

Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Molded lucite swivel chair on an aluminum base featuring hemp upholstered cushion. Dimensions: 21

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Lucite Z Chair
Lucite Z Chair

Lucite Z Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Highland, IN

This classic lucite Z chair is a great occasional piece in very good original condition. The

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Pace Lucite Waterfall Chairs
Pace Lucite Waterfall Chairs

Pace Lucite Waterfall Chairs

By Leon Rosen

Located in Saint Louis, US

This pair of Leon Rosen waterfall lounge chairs are originals from the 1970s. The angled back and

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Foam, Lucite

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lucite and chrome director’s chairs. Sleek, sculptural, and effortlessly cool, these chairs are a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Neoclassical Lucite Side Chair with White Leather Cushion
Vintage Neoclassical Lucite Side Chair with White Leather Cushion

Vintage Neoclassical Lucite Side Chair with White Leather Cushion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Lucite Neoclassical style side chair with white leather seat cushion. Pierced back.

Category

20th Century Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs
Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Plia lucite and chrome folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The Plia chair

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy

Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Waterfall Lounge Chair by Pace
Lucite Waterfall Lounge Chair by Pace

Lucite Waterfall Lounge Chair by Pace

By Pace Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glamorous 1980’s waterfall lucite and Ultrasuede lounge chair. The chair is in good original

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite

Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s
Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s

Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s

By Grosfeld House

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of Two Lucite Side Chairs with new upholstery--black and gold USA

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Set of 4 Sculptural High Back Lucite Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Sculptural High Back Lucite Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Sculptural High Back Lucite Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking set of four vintage Lucite dining chairs featuring elegant, sculptural high backs and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s

Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of solid lucite chairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Lucite

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Folding Chairs, 1970s
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Folding Chairs, 1970s

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Folding Chairs, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair

By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Palm Springs, CA

from the 1970s, the lucite Charles Hollis Jones Rocking Chair for Hill Manufacturing is a true marvel

Category

1970s American Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Cotton, Lucite

Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost
Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost

Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost

By Lion in Frost

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four Lucite dining chairs by Lion in Frost Lucite and woven fabric seat depth 19".

Category

1970s American Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod Lucite Lounge Chair
Large Spiros Zakas Tripod Lucite Lounge Chair

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod Lucite Lounge Chair

By Spiros Zakas

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod lucite Lounge Chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of Post-Modern Lucite & Steel Bar Stools by Hill Manufacturing USA 1960's
Pair of Post-Modern Lucite & Steel Bar Stools by Hill Manufacturing USA 1960's

Pair of Post-Modern Lucite & Steel Bar Stools by Hill Manufacturing USA 1960's

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Reading, Berkshire

leatherette seat cushions. Height to the top of the stool 104cm Width of the lucite chair 42.5cm Base

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Acrylic, Naugahyde

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s

By Castelli, Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lucite Chair

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Lucite Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage lucite chair for your home. A vintage lucite chair — often made from plastic, lucite and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage lucite chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage lucite chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage lucite chair over the years, but those crafted by Hill Manufacturing Co., Pace Collection and Charles Hollis Jones are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Lucite Chair?

Prices for a vintage lucite chair start at $350 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $2,468.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Vintage Lucite Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.