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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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Post Modern Cadmo Floor Lamp by Karim Rashid for Artemide c 2000/2010
By Karim Rashid, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Postmodern floor lamp designed by noted architect Karim Rashid for Artemide, circa 2000/2020. This lamp features a bulb at the top. and one within the vertical standard ( h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Casamania KANT Stool in white by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid, Casamania
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kant is the stool inspired by the words of the philosopher, that blurs the lines between art and nature. Produced in recyclable reinforced polypropylene, Kant has a carrying capacity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Materials
Plastic
Veuve Cliquot Pink Loveseat by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fiberglass loveseat designed by renowned designer Karim Rashid to commemorate Veuve Cliquot’s 250th anniversary.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
21st Century Karim Rashid Suspension Lamp Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Flik suspension lamp Murano glass various colors
Karim Rashid has designed Flik for Purho, a lamp which by the designer’s definition is “forged by fire but...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Karim Rashid for Nienkamper Verde Red Leather & Aluminum Modern 3-Seat Sofa
By Nienkamper, Karim Rashid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Karim Rashid, and made in Canada by Nienkamper, this sofa was originally designed without home use in mind. Intended for public and retail use, it has since found its way into the home furniture market as well. With its precise manufacturing and sleek look, it provides a splash of color and a feel akin to a modern reinterpretation of the Nelson marshmallow sofa...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Finesse Wood & Leather Bookcase by Karim Rashid, Made in Italy
By Karim Rashid
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shelf characterized by asymmetrical supports in curved and shaped multilayer wood panels, that can either be veneered or covered with leather, in which are fitted six 5 cm thick shel...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
