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Material: Plastic
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
White Bakelite and brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton
Panthella 250
Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1960
s Bureau organiser by Stil I Stål, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Bureau organiser. Stack of drawers. With nine removable coloured drawers. On coasters for mobility.
Produced by Stil I Stål, Denmark ca. 1960 - 1969.
In good condition with n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Klaus Uredat for COR, Corbi Sectional Sofa, Off-White Corduroy, Germany, 1969
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Krefeld, DE
Corbi modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany, circa 1969.
Developed during a period of changing living concepts in late-1960s Germany, the Corbi sofa reflects a grow...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s.
The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Long Faux Bamboo Shoehorn
Backscratcher, Resin, Mid-Century Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and functional 21" long faux bamboo shoehorn that also doubles as a backscratcher. Made in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage piece features a faux bamboo wood handle, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Wood
Acrylic UFO Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful UFO pendant lamp from the 1960s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Beautiful plexigl...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century style pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century style suspension lamp in the style of Jean Rispal's creations. Pine wood structure in green/brown tone with satin varnish finish, with a beige ovoid-shaped lampshade made...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Rhodoid, Wood, Pine
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
AllSew 36" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites.
Made in Unit...
Category
2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Demetrio Coffee Lounge Table by Vico, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple coffee table by the renowned manufacturer Artemide after a design by Vico Magistretti from the 60s.
A simple design with elegant curves. The flat table has a square design. T...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1970s, Lounge Chair model
Tuff
by Carl Henrik Spak for Ulferts, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair, model Tuff, designed in the 1970s by Carl Henrik Spak for Ulferts, Sweden. A striking example of Scandinavian Space Age design, this piece is constructed entirely from ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Foam
Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet
orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam
1970s Reggiani 360 Degree Flip Shade Massive Floor Lamp , Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Tall and massive flip shade floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani , Italy .
Vented chrome shade flip a full 360 degree . Opale acrylic diffuser under .
Upper stem rotate left to right...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Bakelite
Opaline Table Lamp, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco table lamp or bedside light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period.
The light features a sculptural Bakelite base in a rich reddish-brown / chestnut tone with stepped Art Deco detailing, supporting an arched bronzed brass arm that cradles a cream-colored shade. The globe shade is made of opaline glass, designed to softly diffuse light while maintaining a clean, modern silhouette. A small push-button switch is integrated into the base, and the fabric-covered cord adds to its period authenticity. This piece reflects the streamlined, machine-age aesthetic characteristic of German Art Deco lighting...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome
Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Shows Wear Throughout, Turns On
Materials: Patinated Chrome & Lucite
A striking example of Italian modernist design, this Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Other
Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case
Located in Northampton, GB
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Art Deco Circa 1930
From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Novelty Car Shaped Cigarette Case from the Art Deco Period. The Cigarette ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Lucite, Macassar
Jason Raney Irwin 1997 Pretty Girl Abstract Acrylic Canvas on Board Painting 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage acrylic oil on canvas board painting titled "Pretty Girl" by Jason Raney Irwin. Depicts an abstract expressionist portrait of a female face with red band and hair in a pony t...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood
$402 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mec...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century West German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Green
Styles: Mid-Century M...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne.
The coat Clock is a miniature a...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
Located in Milano, IT
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
The Rocchetto stool, designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Kartell in 1969, perfectly reflects t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mounts (2) Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1955
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950- we have a pair available!
Large 24" flush-mounts, circa 1955. This light features a stretched double layered shade with brass and a...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Shearling Sheepskin Yellow Mustard Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Other
Alma Chaise Lounge Slip Covered in Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Chaise Lounge – a luxurious seating option for your space.
This chaise lounge is slip covered in Ecorce stone washed linen, the color reference is a french word...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
German Midcentury Tripod Floor Lamp, Pleated Lampshade, 50s 60s
Located in Berlin, BE
Pretty, small tripod lamp with pleated lampshade in a wonderful pastel yellow.
Black coated metal frame.
New wiring with a switch and a European plug-in (Adapters are necessary.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jean Rispal. Tripod Mid-Century floor lamp from Maison Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age floor lamp by Jean Rispal for Maison Rispal circa 1955, France. Black lacquered metal structure in the form of a tripod with an ovoid-shaped salmon-colored shade made of pl...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,987 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Elpis Pendant Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from the Italian manufacturer Harveilluce.
The large plastic shade is finished in a beige tone. It shows the shape of a flat cone with rounded dome. On the inside, the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Vintage PH5 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Henningsen vintage PH5 pendant light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
Additional information:
Materials:enameled steel, plastic
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Double Sided Bakelite Gents of Leicester Hanging Clock, c1940
Located in London, GB
A double-sided industrial clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
12" dials with Bakelite housing, conjoined back to back with metal plate. Gents' iconic hands run on ...
Category
1940s English Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Saturn 189c, Vintage Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Wall mirrors - Saturn, made of vintage glass bowls:
Floating glass bowls and mirrors - invisible construction
The vintage glass bowl is easily and securely attached to the wa...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Magnets
$466 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 3 Postmodern Octagon Tea Glasses, 1980s
Category
20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Constantinople Torched Oak Rectangle Acrylic Floating Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Constantinople Coffee Table – Fumed Oak & Acrylic
The Constantinople Coffee Table offers a refined balance of weight and lightness, featuring a solid Fumed Oak top paired with clear...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
$3,850 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille
Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of small cocoon Table Lamps, model Gatto Piccolo. Design by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy in 1960. Made in the 1960s or 1970s. Both are signed. A great example of m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Skokie, IL
Pierre Paulin classic Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi.
A mid-century modern dark, rounded lounge chair with a low profile and plush, upholstered form. Legend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
$2,300 / item
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and gray leather cushion with buttons. Lounge at any angle in comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Parsons Side Table from Syroco, 1960s
By Syroco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter Beistell- bzw. Couchtisch des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Syroco.
Ein minimalistischer Entwurf, der in seiner Formgebung auch in die Postmoderne zuhause wäre. Der Tisch...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Identical Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Shag Rugs by Desso, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare pair of identical shag rugs designed by Desso in the Netherlands during the 1970s. Each rug showcases a lush, high-pile surface in layered green tones and soft beige edges — c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs with Sculptural Silhouette
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic dining chair seamlessly blends comfort and sophisticated design. It features a generously upholstered seat and backrest, providing a plush and inviting seating experienc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Foam
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming, Foam
Mid-Century Table Lamp 6781 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamps by Emperor glow in a special color.
The flat reflector screen is designed in a light blue tone. It can be tilted over a ball joint. The shape and color of the scre...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant two-piece sectional sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy. This model showcases the clean-lined sophistication and timeless comfort that define Citterio’s d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Danish Gino Ceiling Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant ceiling light from Danish manufacturer Nordisk Solar, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
The light consists of flat shells that act as reflectors and an intricately designed ...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Framed Art Deco Poster "Pianos Daude" by Andre Daude. Circa 1980s
By Andre Daude
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Framed Art Deco Lithograph Poster "Pianos Daude" by Andre Daude. Circa 1980s
The Poster was created by Andre Daude for his shop "Pianos Daudé" in Paris, France.
In Ex...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pr. Post Modern Space Age Bellini C
B Italia Amanta Lounge Chairs c 1969
Located in New York, NY
Very chic pair of vintage Amanta chairs, designed by Mario Belllini , for C&B Italia circa 1969. Executed in supple black leather, contrasted with the molded white fiberlite chair fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Plastic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
High End Art Deco Streamline Drinks Hostess Bar Cart Trolley, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A stylish 1930s Art Deco hostess / cocktail trolley cart originating from England. This cart/trolley has three serving trays and stands on its original rubber and chrome wheeled cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Space Age 4035 Elpis Table Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini.
The slightly conical base is finished in chrome color. Towards the bottom it is set off in black. The translucent acrylic shade forms a flat c...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1991
Located in St. Louis, MO
Faceted colorful & playful set of ten Lucite Vasa Mihich cube sculptures, one is signed Vasa and dated '91. 2" square blocks of colors, change at angles of play of light into differe...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Pete Sans for Taller Uno. Post-Modern table/floor lamp, Spain, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern table or floor lamp designed by Pete Sans for Taller Uno, Spain, 1980s. "Jellyfish" model lamp, 1984. Made of polished aluminum and sewn parchment shade. Its shape evokes...
Category
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Smoking Accessory, Black and Chocolate Sundae Bakelite, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite smoking ensemble is the perfect piece for collectors. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The all-in-one tobacco accessory f...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Bakelite
Pair of Mid Century Modern Smoked Lucite Swivel Chairs by Daystrom. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern Smoked Lucite Swivel Dining Chairs by Daystrom Furniture. Circa 1970s
Features smoked lucite backrests with white vinyl seats, and chrome and black swivel ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Post-Modern Lucite
Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
By Bayard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s
Dimensions: 21x11x30cm
Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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