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Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand

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Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside: part no. 324 Industrial plastics corp. Gardena, calif. Industrial plastics corp., Gardena ca is a subdivision of zenith plastics. ZENITH PLASTICS CHARLES EAMES: ''September 1949: Zenith Plastics received a phone call from the Charles Eames with a request for representatives from the company to come in to the Eames Office and discuss a possible application for fiberglass. After showing up several hours late for the meeting with Sol Fingerhut, (a prior researcher in Owens Corning Fiberglass laboratories, who had previously developed fiberglass airplane wings for the US Air Force), and Irv Green (also from Owens Corning), Charles immediately launched into his discussion of the project, resulting in a four hour conversation'' Above Info: EAMES OFFICIAL SITE, THE HISTORY OF THE EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC CHAIR … eames office Each 1950s Fiberglass Elephant Gray Bullet Planter Is Strong And Sturdy. Iron Tripod Stands Are Also Strong And Sturdy No Bends. Each Cone Has Developed It's Own Vintage Characteristic Appearances Created Over Time. Each 1950s Fiberglass Elephant Gray Bullet Planter Is Strong And Sturdy. The Iron Tripod Stands Are Also Strong And Sturdy No Bends. The listing is for 1 planter at a time. Dimensions: cone with/in it's stand - 29 1/2" tall cone only - 18 1/2" tall cone opening - 9".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Each 1950s Fiberglass Gray Bullet Planter Is Strong And Sturdy As The Iron Tripod Stands Are, No Bends. Each Cone Has Developed It's Own Vintage Characteristic Appearances Created Over Time. Listing is For One Bullet Planter.
  • Seller Location:
    Monrovia, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7531241724742

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