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Material: Plastic
Michel Ducaroy Marsala Ultra-Suede Bronze Lucite 2 Lounge Chairs Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of French Mid-Century Modern 'Marsala' lounge chairs with matching Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. The chair features a curved bronze transparent Lucite ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Ultrasuede, Lucite

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Storage Cube, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Plexiglass/lucite cube by Alessandro Albrizzi elegant decorative element from the 1970s. The cube opens and inside we find a concave spherical part suitable for holding small object...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Lucite

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Aluminum

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

Table basse carrée italienne vintage Demetrio 70 de Vico Magistretti
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse carrée vintage des années 60, très beau design italien de Vico Magistretti pour l’éditeur Studio Artemide Milano, modèle Demetrio 70, . Très bon état général avec des sig...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Fiberglass

Vintage Jimi Hendrix Illustrated Vinyl Record
By Bob Gruen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Jimi Hendrix vinyl record illustrated on both sides with photos by Michael Ochs: The Interview, published in 1982. Measures: 12 x 12 inches. Looks brilliant framed. Includes original die cut cover sleeve. Very nice overall vintage condition. Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) was a rock 'n' roll guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his electric guitar skills and wild showmanship. His prolific guitar playing and exceptional songwriting abilities catapulted him to fame and influenced musicians in other genres including hard rock, funk, and grunge. One of his most legendary performances took place on stage at Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, where he debuted his electric rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." His career lasted only four short years. Hendrix died in 1970, but his status as a legendary rocker lives on.   Related Categories: Jimi Hendrix photo. Jimi Hendrix woodstock...
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1960s Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Large transparent coffee table, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, RM
Large transparent coffee table, made of glass and methacrylate, Italy 1970 Product details Dimensions: 100 W x 43 H x 100 D
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Glass, Plexiglass

Studio Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest) Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm Model shown: Barnum boucle 3 Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics and colors CAT 1: Fame CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire CAT 4: Baru CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site. Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Foam

Slip Covered King Size Bed in Brown Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
King Size Lauren Bed Introducing the Lauren Slip Covered Bed crafted with beautiful 100% linen in a coco brown shade with a hint of gray tone, our Caf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak

1970s Light Studio Compact Desk Lamp with Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modular Red Light Studio Folding Lamp with Clock Plastic 11.25 h x 4.63 w x 5.5 d Includes bulb & new battery. Original vintage condition Refer to photos.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Zabihi Collection Cherry Red Turkish Rug Small Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug. Measures: 12" x 16''
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Tom Dixon iconic stackable floor lamp-stool Jack 1994 - DESIGN AWARD WINNER
Located in The Hague, NL
The Jack Lamp, designed by Tom Dixon in 1994, is an iconic and playful design object that combines art, functionality, and innovation. This striking lamp, also known as the "sitting,...
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1990s British Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Stilux Table Lamp Plexiglass Brass Marble Gold Midcentury Italian Design, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Stilux table lamp plexiglass brass marble gold midcentury Italian design 1960. Variable height, variable width . 2 lamps bulbs E14 Max 40 Watt each.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid Century Cast Pewter Ice Bucket by Wilton-Columbia, PA
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Cast Pewter Ice Bucket by Wilton-Columbia,PA. Retain original plastic liner and lid.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Sustainable Indoor or Outdoor Bench Seating - Jää Sofa and Side Table Set
Located in Leicester, GB
Wallpaper* design awards winner 2021 - Best use of material. The Jää bench and coffee table set offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor u...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Elpis tablelamp by Harvey Guzzini for IGuzzini, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This largest version of the Harvey Guzzini Elpis lamp is a striking example of late 1960s Italian lighting design, first introduced in 1968. With its wide acrylic mushroom-shaped sha...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Metal

PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970
Located in The Hague, NL
An iconic PH 80 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark around 1970. Part of the legendary PH lighting series, the lamp embodies Henningsen’s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Style Italian Clear Plexiglass Magazine Rack
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lucite Coffee Table in Cobalt Blue by Cain Modern, USA 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Lucite Coffee Table in Cobalt Blue by Cain Modern, USA 2023. This exquisite piece of furniture will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your living...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

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Lucite

Large 20th century decorative Vintage gilded mirror, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Mirror / plastic, mirror / Antique / Baroque / Mid-century / Vintage An impressive large high quality beaded mirror from the 1950s. Most likely manufactured by De K...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Mirror, Plastic

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect Americana statement piece to add interest to any interior. This incredible vintage advertising light up box by Marlboro is eye-catching showpiece. These lights we...
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1990s American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Scoop" iron leather lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like brin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Iron

Spanish Flower Sunburst Mirror, Green and Golden Glass Petals Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern flower shapes mirror with gilt and green textured glass frame. Spain, 1960s This wall mirror features a frame comprised by alternating glass petals in...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

Lucite Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Set of six waterfall dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are upholstered in a beautiful bamboo patterned chenille fabric, three chairs are in a mustard tone color and t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Chenille, Upholstery

1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Boogie Woogie Modular Bookcase, S. Giovannoni for Magis Italy
Located in Debrecen, HU
This listing allows you to purchase the item as a single module, or you may create your own set by combining 4, 6, or 8 modules, exactly as shown in my photos. At the moment, the mod...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

"La Fonda" Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
"La Fonda" Charles Eames & Alexander Girard by Hermann Miller, circa 1960s. Ivory fiberglass shell seat Aluminium base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for any room. It creates a cozy light. Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lucite Horses Table Lamp, French Work, in the Style of Maison Lalique, 1970 s
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice table lamp showing horses is all made of lucite. This is a very interesting French work in the style of Maison Lalique. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in all directions. Perfect working lamp.
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1980s German Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Black Planta Coat Stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This coat stand, named Planta, was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970's. It is made out of black plastic and has a heavy base for a good stability. It has six foldable hooks...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Original Large Modernist Serving Tray, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this totally authentic 1930s Art Deco serving tray with a great modernist feel. The chrome surround and handles support an ea...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Lucite and Brass Obelisk Table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Maison Jansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and gorgeous pair of lucite and brass obelisk table lamps by Italian architect and designer Sandro Petti for French retailer Maison Jansen, circa 1970s. These beautiful lamps...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it features a nicely weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The clock can stand without the lucite base, although you probably won't want to separate this duo. The sphere clock...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab Claw 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Stone

Set of 2 Vintage German Glass TA 14 Cube Table Lamps from Peill Putzler, 70s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass cube table lights from the renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler. Here in the completely clear version. The lamp body consists of a simple jar made of glass. Inside, it is hol...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of 6 Champagne Coupes "Series B" by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Beograd, RS
Masterpiece of early modernity! The lead-free crystal Champagne Coupes "Series B" designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte in 1912. Available 2 sets of 6 pieces. Listed price...
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Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Plastic Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Verner Panton Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' table lamp in white for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Safari sofa is a multiple seat with the profile of the backrest shaped like a series of waves, one gathers in the central void, accessed through an opening, as in a sort of tribal ritual. The piece of furniture consists of four pieces of two different types [two armchair modules and two sofa modules]. The Safari sofa was put into production for the first time by Poltronova in 1968. The experimental fibreglass technique was used for the structure. For the seat and backrest upholstery, Archizoom chose a printed animal pattern fabric with a Leopard print. The same pattern is used for the polyurethane foam rug placed between the seats. The choice of the leopard pattern was a cultured reference to the work “Bedroom ensemble” [1963] by Claes Oldenburg, master of English Pop Art, and his subsequent “Leopard chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Yki Nummi Lokki large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy. Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known finnish design Classics. The name Lokki comes fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Rubber, Plywood, Ash

Late Century Japanese Small Cast Bronze Wall Lamp With Brass Cage Acrylic Dome
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An original solid bronze passageway light by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan. Made from solid cast bronze with a wire cage and shatter proof acrylic protective dome, this is an extremely ro...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Space Age Table or Desk Clock by Kastell, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Round table or desk clock from the space age era Made in Italy by Kastell in the 80s
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Egg Garden Chair for a draft of Peter Ghyczy from the 60s. A design classic of the 60s. The egg-shaped folding armchair, also known as Senftenberg egg. The name refers to the basic ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Stuart Brass Lamp Display Case Painted Glass Shade And Perfume Bottles .
Located in New Orleans, LA
The lamp is brass with a spring loaded brass shade pull chain. The shade is glass and painted with a yellow and red pattern. The chain lowers the perfume bottles base down so you can...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan color, with a black collar coil arm which allows for...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 21st century set of 4 Charles Ghost patio bar stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Light scratching commensurate with age use. 11 3/8" dia. seat. 16.75" x 16.75" at flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Ib Fabiansen Midcentury Floor Lamp TEMA by Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink Green Hand-Tufted Wool
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This contemporary rug reimagines the classic checkered motif with a playful twist. A bold red-and-pink checkerboard flows along wavy edges, framing a rich green center that instantly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter has a refined flair. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape features raised edg...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass

FLOS Tatou T1 Dimmable Halogen Table Lamp in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Senzafine Seat Armchair in Polyurethane Red by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity. Senzafine - Italian for “e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

VIntage Lucite Tray in Faux Tortoise Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Glam rectangular tray in plexiglass/Lucite with tortoise pattern in brown and with a solid brass rim around.
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Glass and Brass Chandelier Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century glass and brass chandelier of 1960s Italian design E27 lamp, good condition, small signs of aging.
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Silvi red Vanity table on wheels by Studio Kastilia , 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
“Silvi” model dressing table, cylindrical body in plastic material containing an armchair with padded seat and backrest covered in fabric, a tilting mirror, wheels. Good conditions. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Salvatorre Gregorietti, Pendant Light, Metal, Fiberglass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and fiberglass pendant light designed by Salvatorre Gregorietti and produced by Valenti, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
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1960s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Circular Light Blue Acrylic Wall Mirror 1970s, Old Warehouse Stock
Located in Palermo, IT
Circular light blue acrylic wall mirror 1970s, old warehouse stock. Found in a closed shop and never used. Excellent condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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.