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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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Large Mid Century Modern Organic Abstract Earth Tone Painting by J Durand 1960s
By Durand
Located in Troy, MI
Large abstract acrylic painting by Michigan artist Joel Durand
USA circa 1960s
Organic abstraction with a restrained palette of warm neutrals accented by saturated orange and ochre ...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Sconce in Coffee for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' sconce in coffee for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Metal
Small White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking small chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and c...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Custom Flowers Rug
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A celebration of botanical beauty and contemporary textile art, this hand-tufted rug depicts an abundant bouquet of white blossoms resting on a painterly draped fabric. Delicate ivor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,934 / item
Pair of Vintage Colonial Solid Brass Wall Lanterns. 20”H x 8”.5W x 12”D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
add a timeless historical touch to your entryway with this spectacular matching pair of solid brass outdoor wall lanterns. Featuring richly green verdigris finish, these heavy-duty b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Autumn-winter »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Automne-Hiver» ( Autumn-winter ) and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules Pansu workshops...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
