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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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Hollywood Regency. Post-Modern candle holders by Elaine Bscheider, USA, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Big sized Post-Modern candle holders designed by Elaine Bscheider for Dorothy Thorpe Inc., USA, 1970s. Prezel-shaped body in transparent methacrylate/acrylic with gold chrome metal c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,554 / set
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Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Romance of the Rose »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating medieval design.
A magnificent tapestry depicting the Romance of the Rose, an iconic work of medieval literatur...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Nice Midcentury French Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry « landscape »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms with wool, cotton and acrylic . .The "verdure" genre was very popular in the 17th century and gave rise to sumptuo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Poul Henningsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Louis Poulsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp. Denmark, 1970s.
A wonderful vintage PH-80 table lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. This particul...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Nice Midcentury French Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry «Verdure Mallard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms with wool, cotton and acrylic . .The "verdure" genre was very popular in the 17th century and gave rise to sumpt...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Habitat Orange Mushroom Floor Lamp Acrylic Steel Space Age Postmodern Glow
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Habitat orange mushroom floor lamp is a striking example of postmodern design influenced by the iconic space age lighting aesthetics of the late 20th century. Combining sculptur...
Category
Early 2000s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
