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Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful 1950s Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite box with detachable compartments. A great addition to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
Tortoiseshell Lucite Handkerchief Centerpiece Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tortoiseshell Lucite handkerchief centerpiece vase Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece plate in faux tortoiseshell Lucite and brass interior, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
Squared Table in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Steel Italy 1970s Faux Tortoise Shell
Located in Rome, IT
Squared Midcentury table made of a tortoiseshell Lucite surface and a chrome "X" structure. Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter silk with a watered
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite attributed to Team Guzzini.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 10.04 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder Rack
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expertly crafted from semi-transparent Lucite or acrylic, it boasts a fashionable tortoiseshell texture
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece boasts a chrome-plated framing with Lucite in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern. With
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
chrome-plated framing is complimented with Lucite elements in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
lovely combination of clear and tortoiseshell texture pattern color. The easel on the back is in the same
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The stunning easel-type table photo holder features a tortoise (tortoiseshell) textured pattern Lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Barware Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
boasts a square shape with a gilded brass raised gallery and a Lucite base with a tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barware Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s. The large rectangular shape boasts a raised Lucite insert with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
house Maison Mercier Freres. It features a thick tortoise (tortoiseshell) pattern Lucite or Plexiglass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Palermo, PA
1970s tray in lucite from the prestigious Christian Dior home. This exceptional piece boasts
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame Midcentury Design Italy 1970s Rectangular
Located in Palermo, IT
home.The stunning table photo holder features a tortoise textured pattern Lucite, giving it a classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
H 9.65 in W 7.64 in D 1.97 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Christian Dior who used lucite with a faux tortoiseshell effect for many of his home collections, the tray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Guzzini Round Centerpiece Plate Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece plate in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass by Guzzini (original label still
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 16.93 in
Guzzini Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Briar, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous magazine rack in lucite with a stunning tortoiseshell effect and briar. This incredibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 1.19 in W 21.26 in D 16.54 in
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.38 in W 24.41 in D 16.15 in
Willy Rizzo Umbrella Stand in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous umbrella stand in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This charming umbrella stand was
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 18.71 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century magazine rack in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 10.44 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century serving tray in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in
Dior Style Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Pocket Emptier, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century pocket emptier in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 0.4 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Appetizer Tray
By Dior Home, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
during the 1970s in lovely conditions. The tray features a combination of fake tortoise lucite and brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
Maison Mercier Folding Tray Table Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite, France 1960s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
table in the 1960s. The large-scale square butler tray is made of Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 24.41 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Christian Dior Folding Tray Table Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Plate, 1960s
By Mercier Freres, Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a large-scale rectangular butler tray in Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 24.02 in W 28.54 in D 19.5 in
Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 23.04 in D 13.39 in
Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 19.89 in D 12.21 in
Serving Tray or Vide-Poche in Bamboo and Tortoiseshell Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in lucite effect tortoiseshell and Bamboo.
Made in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 1.97 in W 17.33 in D 13 in
Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 23.04 in D 13.39 in
Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 22.25 in D 18.31 in
Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared vase in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass polished in the style
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Dior Style Jewel Box in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, API Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
charming box is made in a gorgeous tortiseshell effect lucite and chrome.
A fantastic item, perfect as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
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H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Tortoiseshell Lucite & Chrome Serving Tray by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Tortoise shell and chrome serving tray by Willy Rizzo made in Italy ca. 1970
Good vintage condition
L 54 x D 35 x H 8 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Pieces
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 3.15 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Christian Dior Square Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century square serving tray in tortoiseshell lucite. This stunning tray was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Christian Dior Set of Six Coasters Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy 1970
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful set of six octagonal coasters in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass borders in the style
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
H 0.2 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
Chromed Steel and Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
tortoiseshell-effect lucite top. This gorgeous and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 15.95 in W 45.08 in D 31.5 in
Picture Frame in Faux Tortoise Lucite, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Art Deco style photo/picture frame in lucite faux tortoiseshell lucite with an S curved design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite
Italian Modern Magazine Rack in Faux Tortoise Shell Lucite and Brass, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern faux carey / tortoiseshell Lucite magazine holder/stand with brass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Modern By Guzzini Italian Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and large Mid-Century tray in a gorgeous lucite with a tortoiseshell effect and brass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 13.39 in D 23.63 in
Cocktail Set Ice Bucket, Thermos Coaster & Tray Lucite Barware Midcentury Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury ice bucket, thermos and coaster Faux tortoiseshell )(Lucite) and metal, (the metal can
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
H 1.38 in W 22.45 in D 15.36 in
Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
supported by cast gilt brass mounts atop a thick slab of clear lucite supported by four black tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Steel Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a steel circle in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Serving Tray or Centerpiece Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 2.56 in W 26.38 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury Modern Italian Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century lucite tray with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This amazing piece was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 1.97 in W 13.39 in D 21.26 in
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 0.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Serving Oval Tray Centerpiece in Lucite, 1970s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid oval serving tray / centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Basket Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite & Chrome, Christian Dior style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Cubic basket in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 8.08 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Gabriella Crespi Style Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous photo frame in lucite with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This elegant piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
gorgeous tortoiseshell effect and an elegant chromed metal frame.
An iconic serving tray or plate that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 13.59 in W 13.59 in D 0.99 in
Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and Silver in Christian Dior style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 1.97 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
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Tortoiseshell Lucite For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoiseshell lucite you’re looking for. Frequently made of lucite, plastic and metal, every tortoiseshell lucite was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tortoiseshell lucite, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell lucite made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoiseshell lucite over the years, but those crafted by Christian Dior, Guzzini and Dior Home are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tortoiseshell Lucite?
A tortoiseshell lucite can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $736, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $5,764.
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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