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Material: Plastic
Large Rispal Praying Mantis Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany. The iconic model #14.950 was originally designed in 1950 by François Rispal. This new...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 61 circa 1960s - 1970s Deetail plastic toy soldiers by Britain Ltd. Lot includes Royal Canadian Mounties (two on horseback), Scots Guards, Scottish Highlanders including pipes and drums (one on horseback), and seven guardhouses. "The "W. Britain" brand name of toy and collectable soldiers is derived from a company founded by William Britain Jr., a British toy manufacturer, who in 1893 invented the process of hollow casting in lead, and revolutionized the production of toy soldiers. In 1907 the family proprietorship, William Britain & Sons, incorporated as "Britains, Ltd". The Britain family controlled the firm until 1984 when it was sold to a British conglomerate, Dobson Park Industries. They combined the operations with an existing line of toys and renamed the company Britains Petite, Ltd. In the early 1950s Britains was associated with W. Horton Toys and Games which made the die-cast Lilliput ranges of small-scale, rather generic, cars and trucks and other vehicles. In 1959, Britains acquired Herald Miniatures which produced plastic figures designed by Roy Selwyn-Smith. In the 1950s, besides soldiers, a variety of vehicles began to appear, mostly in the military field. In 1966 safety regulations in the United Kingdom combined with rising costs halted the production of lead toy soldiers. Britains shifted most production of Herald plastic to Hong Kong from 1966. In 1971 Britains started Deetail plastic figures with metal bases that were initially manufactured in England but later outsourced to China. In 1973 Britains introduced New Metal models, which are die cast in a durable alloy. Initially these sets were aimed at the British souvenir market. In 1983 Britains responded to a growing collectors' market by introducing additional models and limited edition sets. In 1997, Britains Petite, Ltd was bought by Ertl Company of Iowa, a maker of die-cast toys. Ertl was subsequently bought by RC2 LLC, another American die-cast miniature and plastic kit maker. At this time, production of toy soldiers was moved to China. In 2011, Japanese-headquartered toy company Tomy acquired RC2 which included the Britains die-cast farm miniatures range. In 2005, the W. Britains brand was acquired by First Gear...
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Mid-20th Century Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

German Art Deco Beige Wall Clock with Black Numerals by Welby
By Welby Clock Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Welby wall clock with beige enameled metal frame, silver clock face, and black numerals (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, Germany). Blending Art Deco with early atomic/Mid-Century design,...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label. This...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Trama G Lounge Chair
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with fabric an...
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2010s Brazilian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Foam, Plywood

Giraffe In Love M Indoor Lamp in Pink Polycarbonate and Polyethylene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M Indoor is a giraffe lamp that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, 2.65 meters high, a dimension that allows it to step into eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Outdoor 360° Rotating Lounge Chair in Seashell Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalist design of this high back lounge chair creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees, while the solid base ensures stability and safety. This is the...
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2010s Asian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker, Foam

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940 s France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar wood and finished in a polished high-gloss that highlights its luxurious grain. Bol...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Trensacq, FR
Large mid century painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on canvas. Thought to be modelled on the Iconic French singer-...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Joe Columbo styled Space Age Targa Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Space Age Targa lounge chair with ottoman having green leatherette headrest and ottoman . Unique and very well crafted with smooth lines...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chairs for Castelli - Set of Four
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Plia chairs with transparent clear seats and backs on chrome plated metal frames designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair, produced in 2009. This playful chair reinterpret one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Originally conceived in the...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

HOLLYHOCKS Wallpaper - Summer
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of the lush colour and luminous cheerfulness found in Gustav Klimt's paintings of flower gardens, HOLLYHOCKS was created especially for House of Hackney by American artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Plastic Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Gio Ponti Luna Sospensione Pendant Lamp in Nickel for Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'Luna Sospensione' Pendant Lamp in Nickel for Tato Italia Designed by Italian design icon Gio Ponti, this authorized Tato Italia re-edition is executed in brushed nickel h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Dieter Witter for Osram Magnetic Desk Lamp 41601 Germany 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Designer lamp Osram Mod. 41601consisting of a plastic base with a metal sphere with a halogen lamp. This sphere can be oriented in all directions by means of a magnet.
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1980s German Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Lucite Glass and Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic coffee table by Karl Springer, showcasing the designer’s signature mastery of luxurious materials and sculptural form. The table features a thick glass top and massive archite...
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1970s American Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Spherical cocoon pendant lamp, mid-century 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Cocoon pendant lamp, 1960. Designed in the 1960s, this piece perfectly represents the minimalist and innovative design of the era, with a simple yet striking structure that adds a to...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Rubber

Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon
Located in Lugo, IT
Pendant lamp Attributed to Friedel Wauer or Flos Cocoon material Excellent conditions Thank you
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1980s European Other Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Iconic vintage chair "Cab 413" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first produced in 1977, renowned for the innovative freestanding leather structure, inspired by the relationship between ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco chrome and Bakelite clock made by the Jaz company. This clock is in remarkably good condition. Often these clocks are found with severe chrome tarnishing or pit...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen Jonas Trampedach. 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen & Jonas Trampedach. 2015 Moby is an extraordinarily sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light wit...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

French Rolling Drinks Cart of Bronzed Brass and Glass by Maison Charles
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French drinks cart or trolley (bar cart) of bronzed brass and glass by the celebrated Maison Charles, featuring an elegant brass X-frame design decorated with brass rosettes, ...
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20th Century French Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

B&O Cona Passive Subwoofer (in MOMA) and Speakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the MOMA collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Teak, Fabric

"Oscar" Minimalist Chair in Solid Wood with Leather or Fabric
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Oscar chair, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the master architect Oscar Niemeyer´s work. The Oscar chair is made of solid wood and although very sturdy it is ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester

Carl M. Cohr 1930s Salt Pepper Robots in Silver Bakelite
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small dinning table set of salt and pepper shakers. They feature a practical base of black and white bakelite and a top of 830/1000 silver. Both with Hallmark: CMC, 830s. In Denmar...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century German L-1s Table Task Lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1960s
By Luxo
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Luxo L-1S "architect's lamp" is a design classic after a design by Jac Jacobsen from the 1930s. The design and unspeakably functional and almost did not change. The umbrella def...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous coral blue...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gerd Lange "Flex 2000" Dining Table for Thonet, 1980s Laminate Beech
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive dining table from the renowned "Flex 2000" series, designed by Gerd Lange for the venerable German manufacturer Thonet. Conceived by Lange, a designer noted for his pio...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Birch

Antonio Citterio Elios" Writing Desk Console for B&B Italia, 1990s
Located in Skokie, IL
Antonio Citterio 'Elios" writing desk console for B&B Italia, 1990 Additional information: Materials: beech, brass, plastic Dimensions: 48.75" w x 19.75" d x 36.5" h
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, Circa 1970
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Van Teal style lucite Tic Tac Toc set from the 1070´s. Thick lucite set with curved edges. Perfect gaming and conversation piece for your coffee table or play room. Sizewise...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman Size: 48" x 48" x 18" Iron base finished in antique bronze finish. This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
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20th Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.
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1930s European Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

"TRAMA" Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini Paolo Longhi for LucePlan
By Paolo Longhi, Luciano Ballestrini
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design "TRAMA" Pendant Hanging Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini @ Paolo Longhi for LucePlan. Made in Italy, 1980's. Half Moon design with a plastic dome shade on this ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

French 1970 s Lucite Gilt Lacquered Brass Coffee Table by Pierre Vandel, Paris
Located in London, GB
French 1970's Lucite And Lacquered brass two-tier coffee table by Pierre Vandel, Paris 22 Carat gold plated brass. In very good condition commensurate with age. Please message for ...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

1970s Italian table light, signed and designed by Romeo Rega
Located in Oxford, GB
Fantastic, signed, table light designed by one of the most important Italian furniture and lighting designers designers of the 20th Century , Romeo Rega. Copied by many but with h...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser, Black Hardware
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065. White diffuser, black hardware, white cable. Manufactured by Astep Model 2065 Design by Gino Sarfatti The 2065 is made...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Rotaflex Lamp by John and Sylvia Reid
Located in Montréal, QC
Ruby red tubular lamp designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex. Rewired with a E-12 candelabra base socket and round plastic cord.
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955. Featuring a rectangular paneled Mahogany Cabinet, Dresser, four drawers, circular Lucite handles...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lucite

Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance two-seat sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Serving Bar Cart in Lucite and Brass Charles Hollis Jones Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury serving bar cart in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, made in Italy in the 1970s. This two-tiered serving trolley features solid...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mezzachimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning Mezzachimera table lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. An avant-garde lamp crafted from methacrylate, illuminated, creating a beautiful aesthetic. Art and des...
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1960s Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Mario Bellini Amanta Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia Circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Amanta" modular chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1966. This example is reupholstered in a Pierre Frey dark olive neutral green mohair Teddy fabric and dark bla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case
Located in Chicago, IL
Ioan Nemtoi, (Romanian b. 1964) art glass vase with custom, square glass case. A beautiful and breathtaking, hand-blown, thick walled vase in red, blue, yellow, orange, peach, purple...
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1990s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Mid-Century Modern gooseneck desk lamp or table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 3.5"W x 4.75"D x 16.5"H. Good original vintage condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Palm Beach Modern Calla Lilly Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Voguish late 20th C Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach Modern style Calla Lily form floor lamp. The lamp features five rose colored flower form shades of molded plastic, which are supported by brass stems, mounted on a black metal plinth...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

FLOS Mini Button Wall and Ceiling Light in Glass by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like his other designs, Piero Lissoni’s Mini Button is a brilliant display of function and minimalism that creates a powerful impact. This wall mount fixture provides diffused lighting suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use (IP44 rating, suitable for damp locations). There is a silicone elastomer dust and waterproof seal. The lamp body and wall fitting are die...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Glimmer in Grey, a floral grey white glass wall installation by Verity Pulford
Located in London, GB
'Glimmer in Grey' is a unique wall-mounted glass artwork by the British artist, Verity Pulford. The dimensions shown are for the cased artwork, which comes with a clear museum-quali...
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2010s British Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin GE Telechron, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bakelite Alamar Clock by General Electric, realized between the late 1920s and 1930s. Signs of cosmetic wear, otherwise very good condition. Alarm clock not working.
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1930s European Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Paul Secon for Sompex Nylon and Lucite Geometric Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern smoked lucite and nylon string geometric hanging pendant light By Paul Secon for Sompex Germany, 1970s Pendant measures: 13"W x 13"D x 14.5"H. V...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

An Original Herman Miller Modular Seating In Blue Wool by Don Chadwick 1970s USA
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Don Chadwick for Herman Miller Chadwick Modular Seating Comprising of Four Separate Modular Seating Chairs In Original Cornflower ...
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1970s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Foam

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The KD24 lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968. Its flexible design allows for a vast number of configurations between the light and rotatable lampshade. This piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

New and Vintage Plastic Furniture and Decor

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.