Thorpe Acrylic
1950s Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Spiral Spring Umbrella Stand
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dorothy Thorpe Spiral Spring Umbrella lucite stand. This piece of early lucite sculptural art
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With its use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Lucite Table Lamps Astrolite Products Ritts Co, LA Label
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid 1960s pair of Dorothy Thorpe pretzel Lucite table lamps with ASTROLITE PRODUCTS RITTS CO Of Los
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Thorpeness Sun, Rosie Shorrock, Acrylic painting, Abstract painting, 2022
Located in Deddington, GB
Thorpeness Sun by Rosie Shorrock [2022]
original and hand signed by the artist
Acrylic on panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Acrylic, Brass and Glass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern, 1970, USA
By Dorothy Thorpe, Peter Hamburger
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
made of an opale glass . Remaining structure is thick massive acrylic with brass shade and hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lucite and Glass Equestrian Barware Tray
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Round Dorothy Draper style Lucite and Equestrian Etched glass top barware and serving tray with two handles.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Thorpeness Sun, Bright Abstract Painting, Contemporary Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Thorpeness Sun by Rosie Shorrock [2022]
original
Acrylic on panel
Image size: H:50 cm x W:70 cm
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Panel, ABS
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Sam Gilliam Handmade Paper "Untitled #34" Acrylic. Signed & Dated
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Detroit, MI
with folds and texture and the colors lively. In addition to Acrylic paint on the surface there appears
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
H 20.75 in W 19.75 in
Herb Ritts for Astrolite Curved Double Swag Clear Lucite Table Lamp, 1970s
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist hourglass form with central Chrome stem and central joint securing two curved, flared Acrylic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jones.
Sculptural trio of lucite rods of graduated height and diameter on acrylic-capped matte black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
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Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs have been repainted in black.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
White Glove ( Michael Jackson ) - large format photograph of iconic rhinestones
By Tom Schierlitz
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Glove (Michael Jackson) by Tom Schierlitz, a highly detailed still life photograph of the King of Pop 's glamorous Swarovski crystal rhinestone glove, capturing intricate detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
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
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Textile, Wood
Paris Booksellers (Bouquinistes) Along the River Seine
By Lucien Génin
Located in London, GB
'Paris Booksellers Along the River Seine', gouache on paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. The used-book sellers (bouquinistes) you see along the Seine around Notre-Dame are a Paris...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 12.41 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy in 1973 and 2011. This contemporary edition features striking red with white...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
USM Haller Nightstand P Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Night Stands
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Chrome, Steel
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
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Brass
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
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Wood, Birdseye Maple
'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
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Textile
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Dimensions can be adjusted
Honed or polished finish
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Travertine pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Travertine
Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Base: Red oak
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Bouclé, Oak
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Pair of Midcentury Pretzel Lucite Candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe, 1960s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Set of 2 Lucite and chrome double candlestick holder designed by American designer Dorothy Thorpe
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Herb Ritts Lucite "Pretzel" Astrolite Los Angeles Table Lamp
By Dorothy Thorpe, Astrolite, Herb Ritts
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic Herb Ritts designed knot acrylic Lucite "Pretzel" table lamp for his company Astrolite, Los
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic Candlesticks
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Toronto, ON
This simple yet rare pair of straight candle sticks in acrylic is a great compliment to Dorothy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Acrylic Serving Tray Table Designed by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic stand with chrome accents and removable serving tray designed by Dorothy Thorpe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Acrylic & Nickel Trays in the style of Dorothy Thorpe for Grainware
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
circa 1970s
Both trays consist of black acrylic bottoms with four clear acrylic handles that inset into
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candlesticks
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of twisted acrylic candlesticks with metal bobeches by Dorothy Thorpe
Category
Vintage 1960s American Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Table Lamps
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Dorothy Thorpe, California.
Measures: 19" tall to top of socket.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Spiral Spring Umbrella Stand
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dorothy Thorpe Spiral Spring umbrella Lucite stand. This piece of early Lucite sculptural art
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Lucite
Dorothy Thorpe Magazine Rack
Located in North Miami, FL
In this Dorothy Thorpe design, six lucite loops combine to hold your magazines in mid-century style.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Lucite Writing/Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
table. This table has the same flair that is so appealing about many of Dorothy Thorpe's designs from
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Glass
Sam Gilliam Handmade Paper "Arrow Head #4", Signed & Dated
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Detroit, MI
. Additionally, Leon Berkowitz and Sam Gilliam along with V.V. Rankine, Alma Thomas, Hilda Thorpe and Anne Truitt
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Etched Lucite Round Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A lovely glass topped Lucite entry table, possibly by Dorothy Thorpe. The legs of the clear Lucite
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Vintage 1950s American Center Tables
Materials
Glass
Glam C.1980 Lucite Tissue Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
made with all the quality and details of a Charles Hollis Jones or Dorothy Thorpe design. The acrylic
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1970s Unknown Boxes
Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic and Silver Cocktail Stirrer
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dorothy Thorpe acrylic and silver cocktail stirrer.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic Bust Sculpture
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely cast acrylic sculpture of a woman by Dorothy Thorpe has delicate details and a light
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Acrylic
Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic and Silver-Plate Snake Sculpture
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dorothy Thorpe table top snake.
Missing 1 snakehead.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Dorothy Thorpe Style Vintage Lucite Champagne Stand
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Chicago, IL
The champagne stand is in the Dorothy Thorpe manner.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Acrylic
Spring Wound Lucite Umbrella Stand Attributed to Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Spring wound Lucite umbrella stand attributed to Dorothy Thorpe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Umbrella Stands
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Dorothy Thorpe Silver and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1940s. With it's use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Chrome, Brass
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Gold & Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With it's use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Gold
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Gold & Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder / Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1970s. Made from a single piece of bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base, it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Gold
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With it's use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With its use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With its use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Thorpe, circa 1940s. With it's use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form the whimsical base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Set of 17 Twisted Dorothy Thorpe Hermès Orange Lucite Napkin Rings
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Miami, FL
They look like pretzels in twisted orange Lucite/acrylic napkin rings. The translucency of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Lucite
Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
By Elaine Bscheider, Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elaine Bscheider for American designer Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1950s. With it's use of a single piece bent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Set of 12 Vintage Lucite Napkin Rings with Coil Design
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern napkin holders reminiscent of the Dorothy Thorpe pretzel design, or of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Lucite
Trio of Modern Lucite Acrylic and Chrome Candlesticks, 20th Century
By Charles Hollis Jones, Dorothy Thorpe, Helena Rubinstein
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome trio of modern Lucite acrylic and chrome candlesticks. They are in wonderful original
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic Candleabra
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great set.
Category
20th Century American Candle Holders
Lucite Magazine Stand Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic Thorpe design executed in bent acrylic rods with chrome fasteners attached to mirrored
Category
Vintage 1960s American Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Dorothy Thorpe Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Cambridge, MA
A fine pair of Lucite acrylic and silverplate candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of "Pretzel" Candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe in Black Lucite and Chrome
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare Dorothy Thorpe black Lucite "pretzel" candlesticks with chrome candleholders, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe Crystal and 18-karat Gold Chip and Dip Set
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern chip and dip set by Dorothy Thorpe. The bowls are crystal with 18-karat gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Jack Savitsky (1910-1991) | Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk), PA, 1979
Located in Wyomissing, PA
painting in his youth. Jack’s wife, Mary Lou, was an art teacher and supplied him with acrylics and other
Category
Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ink, Oil Pastel, Paper
1960s Square Lucite Napkin Rings, Set of Eight
By Charles Hollis Jones, Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning set of eight, 1960s square Lucite napkin rings. Minor scratches on some.
We have a total of five sets of eight, totalling forty napkin rings all together. Pric...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Acrylic Sculpture by Susan Fitzsimmons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall acrylic sculpture by American artist Susan Fitzsimmons.
About the Artist:
Fitzsimmons
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Small Acrylic Sculpture by Susan Fitzsimmons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous acrylic sculpture signed by American artist Susan G. Fitzsimmons. Dated 1976.
About the
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Dorothy Thorpe "Pretzel" Candlesticks in Lucite and Gold, circa 1950s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic pair of knotted acrylic and gold plate candleholders by Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Gold and Lucite Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candleholders
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Hem, NL
modernist icon. Dorothy Thorpe was a Pioneer in using this transparent acrylic material, experimenting with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 9.06 in W 8.08 in D 6.89 in
Midcentury Clear Lucite Twist Form Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scale sculptural acrylic lamp attributed to Dorothy Thorpe is designed with a concealed cord, creating a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Pretzel Lucite Candlestick by Dorothy Thorpe, 1960s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Set of 2 Lucite and chrome double candlestick holder designed by American designer Dorothy Thorpe
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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Thorpe Acrylic For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thorpe acrylic you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thorpe acrylic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, acrylic and metal. There are many kinds of the thorpe acrylic you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A thorpe acrylic made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Dorothy Thorpe and Elaine Bscheider each produced at least one beautiful thorpe acrylic that is worth considering.
How Much is a Thorpe Acrylic?
A thorpe acrylic can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $2,400.
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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