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Material: Plastic
Sparkling Thick Chunky Lucite Scrolled Bench Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sparkling thick chunky vintage lucite bench. This piece has been well maintained and is in very nice vintage condition-shows only some very light...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Yater Classic Longboard Surfboard
By Reynolds Yater
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Own a remarkable piece of California surf history with this 9'0" Yater longboard from the late 1950s to early 1960s, featuring vibrant turquoise panels and its original checkerboard-...
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1950s American Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Airplane Service Cart - Bar Trolley - Decorative Industrial Piece
Located in Milano, IT
Airplane Service Cart - Bar Trolley - Decorative Industrial Piece A must have for any respectable man cave or loft! This stunning airplane service cart, crafted in steel and alunimu...
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2010s German Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Table Lamps from Hillebrand Leuchten, 1960s, Set of 2 Minimalist mid-century table lamp by Hillebrand. The rectangular shade can rotate arou...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sconces by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Designed and manufactured in Italy. Plexiglass and brass pieces. This lamp wor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Bakelite, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, yellow bakelite and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 16.5"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano glass ceiling pendant by Leucos, Italy circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s. Handblown glass. Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. Overall drop is adjustable, can be shorter. Price is for ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure included Measures: 17'' x 17''.
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20th Century Tribal Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

1970s Space Age Atomic Folding TV Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage folding TV tray from the 1970s in a playful bright yellow with white legs and a drink holder. Made in the USA by Bliss Craft of Hollyw...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vera Porter Modernist Silkscreen “Les Jeux” c1956
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome modernist silkscreen by listed California artist, Vera Alyce Porter c1956. Very small edition of 20. Titled, "Les Jeux", signed and dated. She was the wife of Ernest C. Port...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Yonel Lebovici Oblique Cristal Table Lamp, circa 1979, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Yonel Lebovici ajustable table lamp, Oblique Cristal model, simple rocker, circa 1979, France. Polyméthacrylate, chromed steel, halogen bulb. Dimensions: 80 cm H, 62 cm W, 15 cm...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome accents attributed to Bernhardt Flair. This pi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Signed 1968 Charles Hollis Jones King-Size Canopy Bed in Faceted Lucite Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size canopy bed designed and crafted by Charles Hollis Jones in 1968, showcasing the iconic blend of glamour and innovation that made him one of the most influ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian modern brown Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown sofas Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973 Pair of sofas two-seater mod. Maralunga. They are equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining Classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The Baroque style bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

William Andrus Steelcase #465 Soft Seating Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
William Andrus steelcase #465 soft seating sofa Classic early 1970s sofa designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase Soft Seating Group. The cream ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Lucite

Italian FLOS Lighting "AURORA" Suspension Light (1980 s) / King-Miranda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The "Aurora" pendant light for Arteluce, then a division of Flos, was designed in 1980 by Perry King and Santiago Miranda. The Aurora provides direct and diffused light with three 50...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fontana Arte fiberglass and glass coffee table model 2542, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare coffee table model 2542 by Fontana Arte combines contrasting yet complementary materials: fiberglass and crystal. This unusual combination, characterized by their plastic vers...
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1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Raja Soft Touch Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
Raja is a fun and expressive hand painted print, with high energy. In soft black and off white, it’s the imperfections that give this design charm and an a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Plastic Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Polyester

Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog Mørup, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The Orient Major pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. In the Orient series Fog & Mørup produced pendants in two different sizes and, over the course of time, also two ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Copper

Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Fountain Pen A Haviland-Nye
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Sterling Silver A Haviland-Nye Hallmarked Fountain Pen With A Schmidt Medium Nib, With A Black Tooled Leather Box Hallmarked A Haviland-Nye 2002 London Made Specially for H.R.H Qu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Iconic Gold and Chrome Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier, Italy, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Famous chandelier belonging to the series inspired by a trip of Gaetano Sciolari in New York, the chandelier is composed of 20 lights that radiate a striking light. Structure is made...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tun...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lamps with geometric design in the style Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s (set of 2). Triangular-shaped body formed by two acrylic or methacrylate piec...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Handmade Massive Bronze Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to illustrate how the lamp base looks with a shade. The shade has a diameter of 17.71 in. (45 c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rupert Nikoll chandelier with lucite shades vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll chandelier with lucite shades vienna around 1960s This one is original condition We have a second one too but restored ( polished and stove enameled ) 1stDibs Ref: LU10...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia is a highly collectible iconic masterpiece of Post Modern Design. The chair "deconstructed". Designed a...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin

Enola Gay B-29 Bomber Model Airplane, Signed by Pilot Paul Tibbetts WW II
Located in San Diego, CA
Superbly detailed Enola Gay B-29 Boeing super fortress LIMITED EDITION bomber model signed by pilot, Paul Tibbetts by Danbury Mint, circa 2000s. The Enola Gay was named after Tibbets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Schumacher Bixi Velvet 30" x 14" Pillow in Celestine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bixi Velvet Fabric (Item# 73973, BIXI VELVET FABRIC ) with a Knife Edge finish. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fabulous, fantastical dragon pattern was dre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Fabulous Steelcase Fiberglass Leather Space Age Modern Sofa William Andrus
Located in Pemberton, NJ
One of the iconic designs of the Space Age modern movement is this awesome and uber rare Steelcase fiberglass, leather and Lucite sofa. Previously...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece Discover a true gem of mid-20th-century design with this authentic Olivetti Divisumma 14 calculator from the 1940s. Crafted in Italy, this mechanical calculator epitomizes the innovative spirit and meticulous craftsmanship of its era. Whether you're a vintage collector, a design enthusiast, or seeking a striking conversation piece for your office, this rare instrument offers both functionality and timeless aesthetic appeal. Authentic 1940s Design: A genuine mechanical calculator from the 1940s, showcasing Olivetti's renowned commitment to design excellence. Iconic Italian Craftsmanship: Meticulously engineered in Italy, the Divisumma 14 reflects the pioneering innovation of post-war office technology. Collectible Office Technology: Perfect for collectors and design aficionados, this vintage calculator...
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1940s Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Set of 8
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'." The elegant pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Beech

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Palm Springs, CA
P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Space Age Lucite and Metal Sculpture Lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Italian Space Age acrylic glass sculptural lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, from the 1970s, is a stunning piece of lighting design that captures the es...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid 20th Century Modern Floor Lamp With Table and Lampshade
Located in Cordova, SC
Mid century modern floor lamp with table attached mid way on the lamp. Includes the original shade which is in good condition. Original pl...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pendants 10 Available adjustable drop
Located in South Charleston, WV
10 Available. Priced individually. Monumental 10" wide by 19.5" in height. Adjustable pole adds 48" making these 67.5" tall. Rods can be re-threaded to reduce drop. Acrylic shades su...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Nana Walnut Wooden Dining Chair No I Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'." The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, Nana Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Rare Lucite Sheep Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of midcentury Lucite sheep very rare to find sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the "Kinetic and Op Art movements". The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco Pair of Bedside Cabinets, Nightstands in Burr Elm, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from France and dating to the early 1930's they fill both the highly desired shape...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Table Rotary Phone SIEMENS AUSO SIP S62 Lino Saltini 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Rotary Table Telephone S62 designed by Lino Saltini in 1962 for Telecomunicazion Siemens AUSO. This example is from the 4th edition of the phone out of ten editions of the same model...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set Of Four 19 Century Antique Silk And Cotton Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The primary motif of the embroideries is the paisley, a set of four 19th-century Suzani offers a unique blend of beauty, history, and craftsmanship. Their intricate paisley moti...
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19th Century Uzbek Antique Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Acrylic, Wood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

"Dayglo Square Float" Optical Art
By Leonard Janklow
Located in New York, NY
"Dayglo Square Float" wall mounted optical sculpture encased in acrylic by Leonard Janklow. Signed.
Category

1990s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Revolver
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti wears Toiletpaper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables for Cameleonda for B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a perfect complement to the iconic Camaleonda sofa. Crafted in 1971 for B&B Italia, these ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Sunset 343b, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color. The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures ...
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2010s German Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jersey United States by The Art Metal Works for The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. Designed in the shape of an Elephant made in polished solid chromed steel attached to a oval black base. The colored plastic tusks were named Ïvoroid” by Ronson. Weight: 597.5 Grams, (1.32 Pounds). Measurements: 82.55 mm by 91.44 mm by 116.84 mm (3.25 x 3.60 x 4.6 Inches). Marks: Signed with the maker's mark label, "FASHIONED BY RONSON". Ronson The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Gutemberg", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Gutemberg" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. The motif of this phone is aweso...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

One-of-a-Kind “Eggs” Cabinet in Maple Stainless Steel
Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK
The “Eggs” cabinet is not symbolic. It simply exists — as a physical result of processes, tools, and time. It is a sculptural piece developed from a simple idea — to create an objec...
Category

2010s Slovak Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA circa the 1960s. White base and white shade. Two light intensity mod...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large Scale Silver Starburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Scale Silver Starburst mirror. Original finish with some slight wear from age and use. Made of sturdy light weight foam with nice clear...
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Foam

Space Age Cirkel Ikea Table Lamp Plexiglass (Acrylic) and Metal, 1990
By IKEA
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking example of 1970s modernist design, this sculptural table lamp features a distinctive architectural silhouette, blending industrial and space-age aesthetics. The lamp compr...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Armchair PLAY in Wool Fabric Best of year awards winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
PLAY Armchair by Dmitriy Kozinenko – Award-Winning Design with Playful Sophistication The PLAY armchair, crafted by designer Dmitriy Kozinenko, is a perfect blend of modern geometry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Foam

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In original condition with visible wear, discoloration and...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The "Ekstrem" lounge chair is not merely a chair, but rather a stand-alone object. It represents one of Norway’s first postmodern designs. It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Neal Small Coffee Table with Lucite Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a gorgeous Lucite and glass with brass rivets coffee table by Neal Small. The glass is excellent and 3/4" thick with slightly rounded ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 3-seater modular sofa Camaleonda model designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for C&B (later to become B&B). Since it is marked C&B it belongs to the first series so it also has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Verner Panton Pantop Portable Table Lamp in Cherry Red and Chrome for Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Cherry Red and Chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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