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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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Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova 'Cometa' Floor Lamp in Perspex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, 'Cometa' floor lamp, model 'L026', acrylic, lacquered metal, chrome, Italy, design 1970
A funky and irresistibly charming floor lamp d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Lucite Flower Sculpture
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage lucite flower sculpture. The flower, leaves, and base have a frosted finish with a clear lucite stem. A wonderful sculpture accent. Co...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene.
A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Arc Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp With Large Shade Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular arc floor lamp, made in Italy by Reggiani. It has a chrome frame which is fully adjustable, featuring a large acrylic shade with brass accent on the edges. This lamp is a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Nesting Table in Faux Tortoiseshell Curved Lucite attributable to Dior Home, 70s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a rare set of 1970s faux tortoiseshell Lucite nesting tables, attributed to Dior Home. Dating from the 1970s to the early 1980s, this elegant and hig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Mid-Century Dutch Coffee Table, Rattan Basket, Smoked Glass, Lucite Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1960s, strikingly designed coffee table with rattan basket, smoked glass top and transparent lucite legs. This round coffee table, manufactured with great expertis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
