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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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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
$155 Sale Price
36% Off
Post Modern Cadmo Floor Lamp by Karim Rashid for Artemide c 2000/2010
By Artemide, Karim Rashid
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
Pair of Karim Rashid APR Stools or Barstools for Pure Design, Canada, 2001
By Karim Rashid
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of APR barstools, rendered in a sculptural architectural welded steel powder coated frame with a hand molded bent plywood seat. Designed by Karim Rashid for Pure Design, Canda, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Blob M Karim Rashid foscarini space age digital pop Y2K design
By Foscarini, Karim Rashid
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Floor lamp designed by Karim Rashid. Produced by Foscarini in early 2000s.
Made of white polyprepirene with steel vase. Small yellow table or wall model is also available. This ligh...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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
