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Why is Karim Rashid called the Prince of Plastic?
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Karim Rashid is called the Prince of Plastic because plastic is one of his favored materials. Moreover, the industrial designer's furniture and household objects elevate the material. Rashid's use of plastic relates to his philosophy that everyday, inexpensive materials can rival the beauty of pricier high-end materials like solid wood and marble. Explore a collection of Karim Rashid pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Violet
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Satin Chrome Modern Design Metal Candelabra - Chorus by Karim Rashid 2004
By Karim Rashid, Umbra
Located in Glasgow, GB
"Chorus" a modern-style candelabra, designed in 2004 by award winning industrial designer Karim Rashid in collaboration with Umbra.
A wonderful and innovative shape: the candelabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Chrome, Zinc
$150 Sale Price
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Totem Sculpture by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This geometric sculpture evoking the elongated shape of a TOTEM, was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 as part of a limited edition of 199 pieces. Each of the four pieces put vertical...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Black
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass


