Designer plastic chairs: the trendiest models of 2021

First used for its practical aspect, plastic is today an essential material for designer chairs. Discover the trendiest designer plastic chairs and how to use them to decorate your interior.

Designer plastic chairs: a real innovation 

The first plastic chairs were quite recent: after the Second World War materials were in short supply and the industry decided to start using plastic to manufacture chairs. New techniques emerged, such as injection moulding, and allowed this method to gain momentum. The designers of the time, notably Charles and Ray Eames and Arne Jacobsen, set out to explore this emerging trend and gave birth to the first designer plastic chairs

The advantages of plastic

Plastic is the ideal material for manufacturing designer chairs for several reasons:

• price: plastic is by definition an economical material, which allows you to acquire designer chairs at a lower cost;
• durability: plastic is waterproof, antistatic, resistant to frost and heat, and doesn’t stain on contact with liquid or grease;
• variety; plastic is available in numerous colours and brings a personalised touch to your interior;
• easy maintenance; plastic is very easy to clean and doesn’t require any particular care like fabric or wood.

How to decorate your home with designer plastic chairs

Thanks to their resistance, designer plastic chairs will fit in anywhere in the house and even outside. Here are a few ideas:

• patio: whether for your home or your restaurant, designer plastic chairs are the perfect complement to your stylish and comfortable patio;
• kitchen: these chairs will bring a modern touch while being very practical in your kitchen;
• your workspace: designer plastic chairs will break the traditional mould of an office chair and will modernise your workspace.

Different plastic materials

Plastics, also called polymers, come in several types of materials which each have their own specificities:

• Polycarbonate is used for transparent chairs, as it is the original “colour”. It is very shock resistant;
• Polyurethane is used as a mousse to garnish certain chairs. It allows good air circulation.
• Polypropylene is a rigid plastic and therefore very resistant which is often used in modern furniture;
• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is considered as the most “noble” plastic and is renowned for its resistance.

The trendiest designer plastic chairs

Did you say trendy? Designer plastic chairs are that. Here are the most modern models to integrate to your interior.

• Monsters chair: made in polypropylene, the Monsters chair is comfortable and very original. It goes as well in interior décor as it does outside.
• Belli chair: a work by the designer of the same name, the Belli chair has become a contemporary classic. It can be found in museums of design throughout the world.
• Alpha Diiiz chair: a bestseller in its category, the Alpha Diiiz plastic chair delights with its minimalist design and comfortable seat. Its little sisters, the Eleganza chair and the Calipso chair have also known enormous success.
• Vanilla chair: brings a luxurious and modern touch to your interior.
• Vento chair: marries modernity and comfort and integrates very well in your kitchen.

How to maintain a designer plastic chair?

Maintenance of a plastic chair is very simple: use a little soapy water, that’s it! For more stubborn stains, you can also add a little white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.

Always use the soft side of your sponge so as to not scratch the plastic. Don’t forget to rinse well with water and dry with a dry cloth.

Has your designer plastic chair lost its shine? Don’t hesitate to use wax to restore its lustre.