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Material: Plastic
Ames Caribe Vis a Vis Indoor or Outdoor Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The charming Caribe Vis a Vis Bench is an extraordinary design for seating arrangements inside and outdoors. It’s part of the Caribe collection, designed by Sebastian Herkner for ame...
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2010s Colombian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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

Giotto Stoppino, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and black plastic table lamps designed by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.0"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D Bulb Specif...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Lucite column coffee table or side table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lovely lucite column and clear beveled glass top coffee table. Thick plexiglass base. Good condition. 1970s - Belgium Height: 42cm Width: 120cm Depth: 110cm Ref.: 25050604 *All...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit Manufacturer: Kai Kristiansen Condit...
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1970s European Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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...
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2010s Slovak Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Midcentury Scandinavian Wicker-Lined Thermos Pitcher, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Wicker-Lined Thermos Pitcher –Sweden 1960s Elevate your serveware collection with this lovely midcentury Scandinavian ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Glass, Plastic

2019 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Leather and Grey Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in 2019. The design ...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

"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

Extraordinary Surrealistic Bar 1980s with Glass Lens and Fish Decor Underworld.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large exceptional unique bar designed by light architect, Hans Weyers, Belgium. Extraordinary Surrealistic bar with glass lenses and fish decoration inside the bar the possibility to...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

American Space Age Fiberglass "Egg" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The stunning American space-age fiberglass “Egg” swivel chair was designed and manufactured in the United States circa the 1970s. This chair has a seductive...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

SLUG Rubber Lounge Chair by Rich Aybar
Located in Milano, Lombardia
SLUG CHAIR, a limited-edition piece by @RAWORKSHOP @Richaybar x DELVIS, sculpted entirely from cast polyurethane rubber. Decontextualized as a medium for domestic expression, it fus...
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2010s Plastic Furniture

Materials

Rubber

Bibana Gold Soft Touch Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
This is our most popular design – a lino print transformed into a flowing pattern in black and soft gold tones. The metallic element of the original print transfers well on to this v...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Plastic Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Polyester

Eagle Electric Co. Bakelite Bullet Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Vintage Eagle Electric bullet-shape bakelite reading lamp that clamps onto a headboard. Lamp works perfectly and the conditions are totally new. We have 6 lamps...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Orange Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum Set of 4
Located in KUTNO, PL
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Polystyrene

FLOS Zeppelin S1 Pendant Light by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a traditional shape magically recreated in the mind of Marcel Wanders: A glance at the Zeppelin reveals its inner self—a traditional chandelier—within the stunning cocoon that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Art Deco Style Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing bar pendant light. An elegant design of particular materiality. A Zusammspiel of glass and specular aluminum. The shield consists of a flat...
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20th Century Bauhaus Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pair of Giovanni Maur For Treco Gray Lacquer and White Acrylic Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a futuristic pair of nightstands by Giovanni Maur for Treco Furniture. The shell of the nightstands are lacquered in a light gray. The drawers ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Lacquer

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. The flat cocoon screen supplies diffused, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body is staged a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Zabihi Collection Coral Tan Early 20th Century Wool Antique Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century coral tan color antique Oushak rug. Measures: 16" x 20".
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20th Century Agra Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
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2010s European Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s Armchair or chaise longue mod. Wink reclining and extendable. The struct...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Baughman Style Chrome Lucite Etagere Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Lucite Etagere Lamp, with open lucite shelves, two spotlight lights, apparently unmarked. 84" H x 66" W x 12.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Col...
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Late 20th Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th to Early 21st Century Traditional Red Floral Accent Chair w/Swooped Ar
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Late 20th to Early 21st Century Traditional accent chair composed of red floral linen-like fabric with swooped & rolled arms, antiqued brass na...
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Late 20th Century American Other Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Poul Henningsen Large Copper Artichoke Pendant Light, by Louis Poulsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant Light, produced by Louis Poulsen large size in copper, 72 leaves The large 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Steel

Substantial Heavy Lucite and Glass Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This perfect square coffee table with 4 inch thick legs and 1/2 thick glass top on 1 1/2 inch thick acrylic top. Very sturdy, heavy and important.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Hour-Glass Shaped Planter in Fiber Cement with Iron Base, Willy Guhl, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This iconic hourglass planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl is crafted from durable fiber cement, a material celebrated for its strength, weather resistance, and timeless sculptural q...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cement, Iron

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Production Mario Bellini Amanta Modular Sofa Set + Table C&B Italia 1966
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and early "Amanta' Modular sofa set by Mario Bellinio for C&B Italia C&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli (C&B was a joint venture between Cassina and Bus...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Rubber

Panton Chair
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Paint, Foam

Custom Framed British Seaweed Giclée Prints - Set of Four
Located in Pearland, TX
Archival giclée prints from the much celebrated "Nature-Printed British Seaweeds" collection of colored plates and descriptions by W. G. Johnstone A. Croall, 1859. Subtitled, "...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s Wall Organizer Utensils by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wall Organizer Utensils by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer
Category

Late 20th Century German Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
Category

2010s Israeli Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Pair Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Capricorn Dining Chairs with Original Pad
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Kagan Capricorn dining chairs with the original vinyl covers. See pics. Chairs are in outstanding condition with the acrylic feet inta...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Handmade Velvet Burgundy Knot Ottoman 30X30 inch by Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Add a slice of style to your home with the help of our gorgeously knot floor Ottomans. These ottomans are beautiful and functional and are the perfect conversation piece. Size: 75X7...
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2010s Israeli Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech

Large Thick Polished Solid Lucite Pedestal Postmodern
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM square lucite pedestal, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures a substantial . Great to display a large MCM abstract sculpture! the top lid fi...
Category

20th Century American Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Kooij Chubby Chair in Buttermilk by Dirk van der Kooij
Located in Toronto, ON
Bold, sculptural, and just a little bit other worldly—meet the Chubby Chair. Engineered by Dirk van der Kooij using his own extrusion robot, this chair exudes charm in every line and...
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2010s Dutch Other Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Hans Agne Jakobsson Blue and White Opal Pendant, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful rare type pendant in cobalt blue glass mouth blown and opal white glass shade inside with brass accent. In original good condition ,new rewired for US conditions.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Western Electric Desk Telephone
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a WESTERN Electric Desk Telephone. It depicts a black color telephone with an oval base and a Bakelite handset. The base has a rotary dial. The phone is connected through a c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch. Features a intricately decorated Min...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Plastic Furniture

Materials

Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

FLOS Parentesi Pendant Light in Red by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UL Listed and Dimmable Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nick...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Space Age Globe Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool mid-century modern lamp with a black base and removable frosted glass globe to cover the lightbulb inside. Takes a regular sized light bulb and on/off switch is on the c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 25 Pcs in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata dessert spoon in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s. 25 pcs in stock. Measure: Length: 17.2 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modernist 3D Figural Wall Sculpture/Art of Knights Jousting by Segura Studios
By Segura Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A modernist 3D figural wall sculpture / art of knights jousting by J. Segura for Segura Studios, circa 1965. Fiberglass construction with richly painted textured surface captures the...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Original Design, Space Box, Chinge Meteorite in Acrylic Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. It´s an...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

French Coffee Table Lucite and Glass Maison Romeo, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful coffee table in Lucite structure and glass from the French design house Maison Romeo. The table was produced around the 1970s and the design has a modern and stylish loo...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

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...
Category

2010s German Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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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