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What is the difference between acrylic and Lucite?
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The difference between acrylic and Lucite is that one is a brand name for the other. Acrylic is a thermoplastic resin or plastic, also known by the scientific name polymethyl methacrylate. Lucite is a brand of acrylic produced through a proprietary process that makes it clearer and more resistant to the effects of UV and chemicals. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Lucite and other acrylic furniture.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Small Scandinavian Snow Ball Table Light in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusually small table lamp with a great presence. It is composed of a stylized tripod brass base with ball feet and a free-resting white acrylic sphere. In Scandinavia we call this d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic, brass and beige acrylic band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Minor dark stains to shade. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$395 / item
Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Multi-adjustable Wall light with clamp mount. The light can be directed in any direction. Everything is black besides the red on/off switch and It is called black Louis and was made ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Style Memphis Group Metal & Acrylic Lamp Set
Located in Bensalem, PA
This listing is for the set please look at pictures for overall detail stunning black electroplatied metal with acrylic rings feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020)
Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s
Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern
Brazil
Height: 4 5/8”
This refined owl sculpture repre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
