Vintage Plycraft Chair

George Mulhauser For Plycraft

Eames Brown Leather Lounge Chair And Ottoman

Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Chairs

Mid Century Eames Style Chair

Plycraft Eames

Plycraft Pretzel

Materials

Steel

$4,000

Iconic George Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" and Ottoman, White Faux Leather

By George Mulhauser

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This is a quintessential example of the "Mr. Chair," a luxurious mid-century modern lounge chair designed by George Mulhauser. The design is celebrated for its sculptural bentwood wa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

$2,800 / set

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural pair of armchairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

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Norman Cherner Swivel Chair for Plycraft, American circa 1965

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

Norman Cherner Swivel Chair for Plycraft, American circa 1965

By Norman Cherner

Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW

Black lacquered bentwood frame with original upholstered seat and back rest.

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

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Wood Side Chair, 1960s

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H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Wood Side Chair, 1960s

By Norman Cherner

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage Mid-Century Modern molded plywood side chair was designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in 1958.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

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Bentwood, Walnut

George Mulhauser Lounge Chair And Ottoman foy Plycraft

Unavailable

H 39 in W 36 in D 21 in

George Mulhauser Lounge Chair And Ottoman foy Plycraft

By George Mulhauser

Located in Bedford, NY

Swivel adjustable chair and ottoman with metal base banded in' walnut wood- Moulded wood frame in walnut wood with natural finish- Tufted black leather throughout- Ottoman is 16"ht...

Plycraft Chair and Ottoman in the Style of the Eames 670 Lounge Chair

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H 39 in W 31 in D 21 in

Plycraft Chair and Ottoman in the Style of the Eames 670 Lounge Chair

By Plycraft

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Nice Plycraft chair and ottoman in the style of the famous Eames 670/671 Lounge chair in ottoman.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner Walnut Plycraft Chairs, Pair

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H 19 in W 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner Walnut Plycraft Chairs, Pair

By Norman Cherner

Located in West Hartford, CT

Sculptural pair of Norman Cherner Plycraft chairs made from steam form bent walnut, circa 1950's.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

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Wood

Plycraft Chair, by Norman Cherner

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H 31 in W 17 in D 18 in

Plycraft Chair, by Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Iconic mid-century modern side chair designed by Norman Cherner, circa 1950s. This sculptural chair exemplifies Cherner’s mastery of molded plywood, featuring a beautifully contoured...

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

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Chairs

By Norman Cherner

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

set of six norman cherner for plycraft dining chairs, one owner, circa 1960. original condition, two chairs have rips in seat.

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1960s American Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Wood, PVC

Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs

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H 32 in W 26 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of 80's chairs (4 side chairs and 2 armchairs) designed by Lou App and produced by Plycraft Inc.

Set of Six Midcentury Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft

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H 31 in W 16.75 in D 18.5 in

Set of Six Midcentury Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft

By Plycraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of six midcentury Cherner dining chairs for Plycraft. There are some chairs that need repairing.

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

$2,200

H 32 in W 20.25 in D 31 in

Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elegant Mid Century rocking chair with sculptural contoured dark walnut toned wood frame with medium blue tight woven upholstery. This very comfortable chair with springs and padd...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

MS68 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell, 1960s

$2,200 / set

H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in

MS68 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell, 1960s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Praha, CZ

Adjustable Mid-Century lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Madsen & Schubell, model MS68, produced by Bovenkamp in Denmark in the 1960s. This iconic Scandinavian moder...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

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Metal

Pair of 1950s European Beech & Fiberglass Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern

$3,750 / set

H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in

Pair of 1950s European Beech & Fiberglass Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of 1950s European Beech & Fiberglass Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern This exceptional pair of 1950s European lounge chairs captures the refined elegance and material innovat...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

$4,600

H 28.5 in W 27.75 in D 32 in

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

By Ralph Rapson, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Swedish Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Armchair

$1,500

H 40 in W 24.5 in D 31.5 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-century lounge arm chair, circa 1950s. Birch framework, and exaggerated high back. Original upholstery and cushions in a remarkable state of preservation. Reupholstery is include...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Chair

Materials

Birch

Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair / Milo Baughman

$3,950

H 31 in W 27 in D 31 in

Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair / Milo Baughman

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Chicago, IL

Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.

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

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Materials

Fabric, Plywood

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Vintage Plycraft Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage plycraft chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage plycraft chair — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage plycraft chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage plycraft chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage plycraft chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Mulhauser are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Plycraft Chair?

A vintage plycraft chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $7,895.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.