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Materials: plastic Furniture
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.
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Finding the Right table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
- What is the history of H. Stern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The history of H. Stern begins with Hans Stern, who fled with his parents to Rio de Janeiro at the onset of World War II. There, he landed a job working for the precious stone and mineral exporter Cristab, regularly visiting mines on horseback. At the remote mines of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, he cultivated relationships with many of the miners, developing professional connections that would endure for decades. He also developed a fascination with the colorful semi-precious stones found in the area. In 1945, he started his own company, H. Stern, with the goal of marketing Brazilian gemstones. Though the company began as a trader in gemstones, it soon expanded to jewelry, with Stern assembling and training a team of young jewelers. In 1949, H. Stern opened its first jewelry shop in Rio de Janeiro. During the 1980s, the brand debuted its first celebrity collaboration with French actress Catherine Deneuve. By the mid-1990s, the company was opening stores abroad and selling jewelry at international department stores. Today, the company is run by Stern's son, Roberto, who has introduced a broad range of new collections and styles. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of H. Stern jewelry.
- How do you wear a Hermès H belt?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How you wear a Hermès H belt is largely a matter of personal preference. Slip it through the loops on a pair of jeans, khakis or trousers, or use it to cinch the waist of a dress. Shop a collection of Hermès H belts on 1stDibs.
- Is H. Stern a good brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, H. Stern is a good brand. In fact, the Brazilian company is one of the leading jewelry houses in the world. Founded by Hans Stern in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, the jewelry house has focused over the decades on the natural resources of South America, like gold and semi-precious stones, in striking sculptural pieces. Its collaborations include statement pieces made with leading designers like Oscar Niemeyer, Diane von Furstenberg and the Campana Brothers. Artisans at H. Stern continue to carefully select colorful gems and precious metals for its pieces and use time-honored techniques to make each piece of exceptional quality. Online reviewers frequently cite the beauty, durability and creativity of the jewelry maker's pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of H. Stern jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Hermès H bracelet, first find the H-shaped clasp. Place your hand below the clasp with your thumb on one side and your index finger on the other. Then, apply gentle pressure until the click mechanism unlatches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hermès H bracelets.
- Who owns H. Stern jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hans Stern owns H. Stern jewelry. The jewelry designer founded the company in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where its headquarters remain today. Stern's son, Roberto Stern, serves as the Creative Director and President as of January 2022. Shop a large selection of H. Stern jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Hermès Clic H bracelet, tilt the bracelet and examine the enamel areas. You should be able to see the seam along the rounded corners. If you don't, the bracelet is likely painted rather than enameled. Also, check the measurements against the ones found on the Hermès website. Artisans precisely craft Clic H bracelets, so they should match the listed dimensions fully. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Hermès Clic H bracelets.
- How do I get Balmain x H&M?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Balmain x H&M collaboration was a limited edition collection launched in 2015. The collaboration is no longer in production. However, secondhand options are available through authorized retailers. Browse a selection of authentic Balmain garments on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you wear a Hermès Clic H bracelet is a matter of personal preference. Show it off on its own or mix and match it with other Hermès bracelets like the Dans Les Nuages bangle or the Glenan braided bracelet. You can also wear the bracelet with pieces made by other creators. Match the metal color to tie your stacked styling together. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Hermès bracelets.
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