Made of colorful UV treated plastic with an welded steel base, the Solair Chair will stand up to all that summer has to offer. It is a bit difficult to track down these chairs here in the U.S. I tried to contact the company for purchase information, but received no response. After doing a bit of detective work, I found that Stardust Modern sells the Solair chair in 6 colors — white, black, orange, yellow, green or blue — but must be purchased in multiples of two through Stardust Modern at the cost of $250 per chair. If you happen to live in Sonoma, Calif., you can visit their showroom for a huge discount, since local customers can purchase the chairs for $149.99.
Reader Geraldine wrote us to share her fond memories and a link to a story (the text is in French) about the revival of the Solair chair:
I’m sending you this message because a product made in late 70 from a small town in Quebec is back. It is the amazing solar chair. I always loved it as a kid…. hoping I could still buy somes one day when I’ll get my pool house. But they were always broken or really too expensive (300$ ?!??) But they are back in funky colors. I know the text is in french but I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Here’s another story archived on Boston.com.
The Innit company also makes several woven retro style porch and patio chairs. Their signature style is the round-framed Innit Chair above, which retails for $475, and is also available as a rocker. It appears all of the Innit’s chairs are available in 11 cord colors — white, orange, red, black, pink, yellow, grey, blue, turquoise, olive green and purple — and three frame colors — black, white or chrome)
Above: Innit Concha chair ($475)
Any of these options would be perfect for your retro or mid century modern patio, porch or yard — and provide the perfect perch for the summer season.
MicheleHaro says
Here’s a photo of mine. My mother bought these chair’s (2 of them) and told me they would out-live me because of the plastic. They don’t even seem to fade color in the sun and my chairs have been outside for 13 years in my back yard. I have sentimental value in them.
Photo: https://harophotography.smugmug.com/Photography/Everything-Else/i-sJrV7vj/0/M/Solair%20Chair-M.jpg
Grace says
I just found a frame in an alley but needs new plastic pipping if that’s what it’s called it just like the turquoise Chair , where can I order that from
pam kueber says
Grace, I don’t know the answer to your question. I suggest you contact the company — they are hotlinked in the story (bold blue text is a hotlink). Good luck.
Michele Haro says
I have 2 orginal orange chairs that my mom bought back in the late 60’s or early 70’s. She said they would outlive her, me and my daughter. So far, they have outlived her. I’m 61. I think they’re gonna outlive me too….but I cherish these chairs and my daughter will get them next. I have photos but no place to post and anyway, it looks exactly the the ones in the first images on this page.
Monte says
I love the other chair in the 2nd photo (blue and white PVC and metal)! Reminds me of chairs in Colombia and of the Marni collection http://www.designboom.com/design/marni-100-chairs-made-by-colombian-ex-prisoners/
Any idea what that chair is called? Thanks!
Scott says
Love the styling of the Solair chairs and could envision them with some fun indoor usage too, in fact I was sort of scheming how a pair might look in my “blue room” office until I saw the prices. Unless you live around Sonoma that’s a pretty scary figure.
Tracey C says
Hi,
I just received the Pier 1 Swingason Peacock chair for my
50-something birthday:) I also got the stand (sold separately) so I could bring it indoors and use it in the winter. Right now, it is swinging under the deck next to the retro motel chairs. I also got a cushion for it but it is really comfortable without the cushion, too.
I have stalked these chairs at Pier 1 for well over a year and THEY DO NOT GO ON SALE!!! They also have a slot on the side for magazines and cup holders as well. Now, I am all set up for summer and feeling groovy.
Kate says
What a great birthday present Tracey! Hope you enjoy your chair. 🙂
Tracey C says
Thank-you Kate.
And thanks to my wonderful husband who wasn’t afraid to ask…”Hey, what do you think you would like for your birthday???”
Kate says
hehehe, my husband does the same thing! It is how I got the hot pink winter coat I wanted for Christmas! 😉 Sometimes it is best if they ask for ideas… right?
Tracey C says
Ahem….update to the adamant declaration that these “DONT” GO ON SALE!!” The sale price of $269.99 is the lowest I have seen since I began stalking them! So sorry I let my love of the Swingasan chair cloud my vision. I just r-e-a-l-l-y love this chair.
Kim Rosas says
I was at Old Time Pottery and there were some funky metal patio chairs in 3 colros for 39.99 each similar Innit you have above in shape and style for anyone who has that store near them.