Fiberglass Dome
Mid-Century Fiberglass Amber Dome Light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These fiberglass domes date to from the 1950s. We recently found a nice barn collection of these
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Memphis Style Table Lamp Fiberglass, circa 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
lacquered in white, blue and black, the glass-fiber dome shows no damages.
One bulb with e26/27, max
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Wood Dome
Located in Oakland, CA
25.75” Diameter x 20” H
Vintage wooden dome. Was once a mold for fiberglass radio tower dome, but
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fir
Second Generation All Original Eames Fiberglass with Dar Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fiberglass arm shell with original Eiffel Tower base. This model is extremely rare as they were only made for
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and scratches in the fiberglass. Both plastic dome light covers are missing but can be easily replaced
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
Salvatore Gregorietti For Lamperti Brass and Fiberglass Floor Lamp, 1960
By Lamperti, Salvatore Gregorietti
Located in Rome, IT
Particular floor lamp in fiberglass and brass designed by Salvatore Gregorietti for Lamperti in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells.. Large 'domes of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells.. Large 'domes of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Amazing condition, featuring low aluminum X base, large domes of silence shock mounts. Retains all four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
1951 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DAX Rope Edge Armshell Chairs in Greige
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
examples from the first era production of Eames fiberglass chairs. See photos. We have kept the chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Chandelier Design Salvatore Gregorietti for Lamperti, 1970s
By Lamperti, Salvatore Gregorietti
Located in taranto, IT
the usual fiberglass material, with brass details, it has a large diffuser, with a square dome shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
, retains clean, crisp gel coat, large domes of silence shock mounts and solid iron X base, stunning!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Black Mabelle Chandelier, Designed by Marcel Wanders Studio, Made in Italy
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The sinuous shapes of the bow and the dome, combined with the chandelier, set inside the bell, create
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass
H 48.63 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
White Mabelle Chandelier, Designed by Marcel Wanders Studio, Made in Italy
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The sinuous shapes of the bow and the dome, combined with the chandelier, set inside the bell, create
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass, Glass
H 48.63 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
, rope edge and large Domes of Silence shock mounts. Seldom seen zinc lounge base (lower back legs) with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Pantheon Chandelier 'Limited Edition'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dome creates a wonderful down light. Its plaster finish gives it texture and character. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass, Plaster
Silver Leaf Modern Plafonnier
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A large vintage plafonnier in modern style with an inverted half dome shape, silver leaf finish to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Brass Wall Lamp Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, brass and cast iron
Opaline / Milk glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Diameter wall mount 10.5 cm / 4”
for use inside only
Measures: ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Long Cage Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This eye-catching sconce features a 12 inch long cage and long tubular bulb. The extra long bulbs it's an important part of this lamps look.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Cone and Stepped Plate Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This uniquely shaped 12 inch cone prismatic with a stepped plate lens has a very dramatic look. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with clips. It has a great prof...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Enamel, Brass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Frosted Glass Acorn Art Nouveau Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a petite rich looking sconce. The glass has a frosted finish creating a nice warm glow and no bulb glair. The glass also has a unique stone patterned texture. The brass detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Opaline Glass Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards f...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to pr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Prismatic Dish Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic sconce. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some scratches to the seat.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1920 Style Two Part Frosted Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This newly created Luzette style pendent was inspired by the classic 1920 Peter Behrens design. The glass is frosted and all the metal parts are dark brass. We hand finish and wire e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Flamingo Bedside Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Flamingo bedside table in laminated wood and plastic, designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi.
Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
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French Art Deco Polychrome Pastel Lucite Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
Located in Port Hope, ON
dome feet. The "Medieval/Modern" lantern-like shade is formed from a single sheet of pale yellow fiber
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Lucite
English Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome & Black Torchiere with Red Fiberglass Shade
Located in Port Hope, ON
natural colored cast iron and held in place by three dome topped screws. The slender polished chrome shaft
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
/ ART DONOVAN / "Caravan" Wall Lamps (Offered as a PAIR)
By Art Donovan
Located in Southampton, NY
lamps. Based on the traditional shape of the mosque dome, the geometry of the dome is an element that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Copenhagen' Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Philips, Otto Kaszner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the streets in Copenhagen, Denmark, patinated fiberglass dome with glass cover, suspended from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Exceptional and Large Midcentury Fiberglass Pendant Lamp Dome, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp dome. Designed and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Half Dome Chairs, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Half Dome chairs by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. White fibre glass body and black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Queen Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Marc Held, Prisunic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
integrated nightstands is fabricated from molded fiberglass and features dome lights which can be turned on
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15 in W 96 in L 15 in
6 Eames Herman Miller Seafoam Green Zenith DAX Chair, Midcentury Collectible
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
a fiberglass shell produced by Zenith with a rope edge and large shock mounts, shells that were only
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Black Ciot Floor Lamp by Ennio Chiggio for Lumenform, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio, Lumenform
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Measurements - Width 61 cm x Depth 52 cm x Height 148 cm
Materials - Fiberglass, Plastic, Steel, Chrome
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Polyester Bed, circa 1960
By Marc Held, Prisunic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an emblematic collection of fiberglass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Eames Max Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Red Orange''
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
armchair were produced with silver screw in feet named ‘domes of silence’.
Beautiful patina with early
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 27.5 in W 24.87 in D 24 in
Eames Max Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Parchment'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
armchair were produced with silver screw in feet named ‘domes of silence’.
Beautiful patina with early
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 27.5 in W 24.87 in D 24 in
Early Eames Zenith Rope Edge DAX Armchair with X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rope Edge armchair with fiberglass shell by Zenith
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Russel Wright Pivoting Floor Lamp by Fairmont Lamp Company
By Russel Wright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
also pivots to adjust angle. Dome base is brass and stem is in its original green paint. Shade material
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pantheon Chandelier ( Limited Edition )
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dome creates a wonderful down light. Its plaster finish gives it texture and character. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster, Fiberglass, Glass
First Year Production of Charles and Ray Eames Rope-Edge Rocker, Zenith Labell
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
exposed fibers, rope edge, large "domes of silence" shock mounts, early Zenith label...Some oxidation to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Rare Eames Zenith Rope Edge RAR Rocker in Seafoam Green
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Age appropriate. Wear no re-welds. Nice crisp original Zenith checker board label. Large domes of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
'Copenhagen' Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Philips, Otto Kaszner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the streets in Copenhagen, Denmark, patinated fiberglass dome with glass cover, suspended from
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
'Copenhagen' Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Philips, Otto Kaszner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the streets in Copenhagen, Denmark, patinated fiberglass dome with glass cover, suspended from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Raw Fiberglass Table Lamp in the Style of Mitchell Bobrick, 1950s, USA
By Mitchell Bobrick, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Pair of hand molded, pressed fiberglass shade and cone table lamp with brass base and hardware
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Seafoam Green Charles Eames Armshell Chair, Second Year Production, 'X' Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful example, early second year production fiberglass "shell" chair, designed by Charles and
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Rope Edge Armchairs Zenith Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Rochester, NY
fiberglass rope edge armchairs with X-base and large shock mounts, zinc legs and domes of silence glides
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Zinc
Super Rare Rope Edge Zenith Eames DAX in Seafoam Green
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base with all four original domes of silence glides intact.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Zenith Elephant Hide Gray SAX Easy Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Eames SAX Armchairs by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
the uncommon greige color and solid X bases of an intermediate height with "domes of silence" foot
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Harvey Guzzini "Clan" Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the acrylic globe shade. The white acrylic dome top rests in an aluminum ring frame and lifts to
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
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Aluminum
Early 1st Generation Eames Rope Edge Zenith SAX Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1st generation Eames rope edge fiberglass SAX chair in translucent fiberglass, having the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Miami, FL
pierced brass crown top over a radiating fiberglass rice paper type shallow dome with teak ribbing over a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
DTM2 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
polished metal legs with original "domes of silence" feet. This piece offers a timeless style, perfect for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Walnut
Gloss Black Verner Panton Chair Classic Molded S Chair by Vitra Signed
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Topeka, KS
transitions from polyester strengthened with fiberglass to thermoplastic polystyrene which led to Baydur, a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Plastic
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chairs, D A X
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
with x base) stunning off-white fiberglass, Early zinc X base, large domes of silence shock mounts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Zinc
Unusual Modernist ‘Spider’ Lamp
Located in Long Beach, CA
thin wire frame supports the large fiberglass dome. Each leg comes up to a different height, 15″, 18
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Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps
1950s Salmon Eames Zenith Rope Edge Chair MAX for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
" base, checkerboard label and "domes of silence" glides. A well preserved piece of Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Plastics Rope Edge 1950's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An excellent example of the earliest, 1950s fiberglass chairs designed by the office of Charles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
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Fiberglass Dome For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fiberglass dome for your home. A fiberglass dome — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage fiberglass dome now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a fiberglass dome — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each fiberglass dome bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful fiberglass dome that is worth considering.
How Much is a Fiberglass Dome?
Prices for a fiberglass dome start at $375 and top out at $15,180 with the average selling for $1,650.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
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