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Material: Plastic
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Deep' 3-Seater by Friends&Founders in White Linen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist sofa named 'FEMME' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders
Model shown on main image:
- 3 seater: 255cm
- depth: 85 cm
- fabric: Chalet by Astri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of hard plastic this original set inc...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Protruding Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang 64' in gold and creme color. Lamp shade rotating. Designed & manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Translucent Pastel Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Table by Sohyun Yun, Pink Tone
By Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone Table is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made in...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Freddo Therm Ice Bucket by Hans Turnwald 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Ice Bucket . Gold and Faux Turtle shell . Plastic .
Gold Leaves on top .comes with its original grip . and folder .
So stylish. New old stock . some spots . see photo .
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Stainless Steel, Blue Leather
By Faye Toogood, HEM
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Stainless Steel (silver), Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Light Blue, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood
$2,792 Sale Price
82% Off
Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair - 1st edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1966. The groovy chair is known for its sculptural shape and is truly an iconic form. The first edition seems to be more collectable and f...
Category
1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Cast Resin 'Hive' Dining Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A gathering place of reunion. Passing plates around. Constant laughter and comfort. The bedrock of family.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). Height 29 in. (73.6 cm). Weight 100 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Tipi Chair by Eero Aarnio for Adelta
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 2002 by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio for the German manufacturer Adelta, the Tipi Chair is an imaginative interpretation of what might consti...
Category
Early 2000s German Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Modern Designer Pouf
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Iconic Design and Unmatched Comfort
The Ottoman Loop is more than just seating—it's a statement piece that transforms any space. Crafted in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
21st Century Asian Brown Beige Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
FLOS Taccia Small Table Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Castiglioni brothers often created designs that challenged our perspective, and the Taccia, which gives the illusion of an upside-down hanging lamp, is an inspired example of tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Baby Gropius Chair – Sculptural Bauhaus-Inspired Chair in Colorful Fabric NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chair. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Tamiami Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chair att. to Brown Jordan c 1980s
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish lawn, garden, patio, poolside \lounge chair attributed to Brown Jordan, as part of the Classic Tamiami series, circa 1980s. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, it ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Esfera", c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic "Esfera" armchair designed by Ricardo Fasanell which is now in the MOMASF (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) collection.
Made of fiberglass and polyester resin and leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maharam Pillow, Borders by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Borders by Hella Jongerius
001 Natural
Borders stems from Hella Jongerius's interest in traditional Central American backstrap weaving, in which the loom is tethe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wool, Polyester
$275 / item
Large Outdoor Wall Light by Heinrich Gantenbrink, Germany, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Incredibly rare and sculptural wall light in painted steel, with shade in plexiglass. Designed by Heinrich Gantenbrink and made in Germany by BEGA, cirka 1962. The lamp is fully work...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Hayworth Indoor/Outdoor Sofa, in Rincon, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our winged Hayworth Sofa, with low-profile design, is the newest addition to our Hayworth Collection. Bench made in Los Angeles, its soft curves pair with a sturdy foundation of Irok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$14,000 / item
FLOS Fucsia 1 Pendant Light w/ Clear Cord by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An edgy and industrial look with a sophisticated finish, the Fucsia 1 by Achille Castiglioni is pendant lighting as only he could imagine it. Offering direct and diffused light, the conical blown glass diffuser is finished with a 1.5"" sandblasted edge and a translucent silicone ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Zabihi Collection Antique Kazak Tribal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Lumbar size pillow made from a 19th-century Tribal Caucasian Kazak rug.
Measures: 14'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Kazak Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
FLOS Bibliotheque Nationale Chrome Floor Lamp with Clear Shade, Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There's more than meets the eye with this 2013 Phillippe Starck creation: Illuminating your home with a diffused light, the Biblioteque Nationale also serves as a strikingly modern b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Four Poster/King Size Bed in Brass & Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones.
The bed was manufactured in the early 1970s and is vintage condition with some...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giandomenico Belotti - Alias Set of 4 Red Fly Line Spaghetti Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Giandomenico Belotti (1922-2004), these Spaghetti chairs are quite comfortable with their PVC spaghetti straps on steel bases. A most successful design by Belotti, they a...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This fantastic chair was designed by (original and signed) Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Beige "Peacock" Cafe Set for Four, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Russell Woodard Tan toned Geometric Spun Fiberglass Cafe Set of 4. Featuring sturdy, balanced, woven Light Khaki Spun Fiberglass frameworks, hourglass bases, ergonomic arched fan b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass
Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Also available in polished nickel.
Extremely rare Lucite and solid brass king-size bed designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the early...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist French Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny, 1960s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lamp from Lita, France.
What is striking about this lamp is the particularly elongated spotlight shape. The lamp body, arm and wall plate are contrasting in color and mate...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Brunu Rodica Lounge Chair for Comfort
By Mario Brunu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury lounge chair is in near original condition It may show minimal traces of use. Very comfortable and great Italian design .
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair of Wall Shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell Italian 1970s Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of original Kartell shelves designed by Marcello Siard in the 1970s — a true gem for lovers of Italian plastic design.
Made in glossy thermoformed plastic, these iconic wall-mo...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1960s Gorgeous Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
By Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Dedalo umbrella stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger and manufactured by Artemide in 1966. The stand is in ABS
This piece is part of the D...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$584 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
Category
1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately).
Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bigger Brother Lamp in Dark Orange Eco Polyethylene by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introduces the latest addition to the Golden and Sweet brothers family: the Bigger Brother. This new member expands the family maintaining the same endearing posture of the renowned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure. A true testament to the craftsmanship of after Antonio Canova of Italy. This piece stands atop a 2 ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Plastic Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bois De Chene Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Amp up your space with our fresh mix of plush throw pillows, ready to ship in 3-5 days! While each one looks fabulous on its own, we ascribe to the ‘more is more’ philosophy when it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Plastic Furniture
Materials
Polyester
$298 / item
Christian Dior Home Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape boasts a gilded brass gallery ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
ARTEMIS Wallpaper - Off White
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing serene shades of pink, mauve and teal on a neutral base, the ARTEMIS wallpaper in 'Off-White' is a fresh take on this beloved House of Hac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Plastic Furniture
Materials
Polyester
$345 / item
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS.
Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens.
Cosmetically in great co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Massive Floor Lamp , Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare massive stainless steel floor lamp with acrylic shades from Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio Design , Italy .
Base is made out of black Portofino marble ....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
$4,995 Sale Price
33% Off
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic-coated cast-aluminum base. This table ha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley with 2 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vasa Velizar Munich Rectangular Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful laminated colored plexiglas, creating different and surprising color
effects with viewing and lighting. Vasa's creations are an important contribution
to minimalist sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Regency Brass & Bakelite Eight Piece Cocktail Bar Tool Set by Maxwell Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely well made Hollywood Regency brass, stainless steel and bakelite eight piece cocktail bar tool set by Maxwell Phillips, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Maison Jansen Style Lucite & Gilt Metal Tripod Coffee Table Pedestal Gueridon
Located in Vienna, AT
This French round coffee table / side table from the 1970s captures the essence of the Hollywood Regency era. Crafted from clear acrylic Perspex glass / plexiglass and gilded metal, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Custom Lime Green Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Fluorescent Green & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Lucite
$12,950 / item
KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of 1950s/1960s Italian design. Crafted by Kartell, this extraordinary pendant lamp featur...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maharam Pillow, Foliage by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Foliage by Hella Jongerius
004 rose
Foliage by Hella Jongerius reflects a realistic treatment of botanical motifs. Its loose arrangement of silhouetted leaves is remi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
$200 / item
Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Checker by Alexander Girard
010 Blue Gray/Emerald
Designed by Alexander Girard for the Herman Miller textile division in 1965, checker is a simple checkerboard design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chair and ottoman in Smokey Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Step into a world of timeless luxury with these stunning 1970s Pace Collection lounge chairs. Featuring bold Lucite panels, chrome accents, and distressed smokey Italian leather cush...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Modular Storage Set by Georges Coslin for UP Collezioni Longato, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Modular Storage Set by Georges Coslin for UP Collezioni Longato. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Hard colored plastic storage unit in red and g...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Sculptural Wall Mirror in Volcanic / Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary wall mirror featuring organic shaped frame crafted of fiberglass and resin composite. Meticulously handmade by skilled artisans one piece at a time.
Pictured materials: ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Mirror
Salvatorre Gregorietti, Pendant Light, Metal, Fiberglass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and fiberglass pendant light designed by Salvatorre Gregorietti and produced by Valenti, Italy, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's
By Yki Nummi
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
CREATOR: Yki Nummi
PERIOD: 19...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Beige Metal Bakelite Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling lamp.
Bakelite base, beige metal side with white opaline glass.
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and ...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
New and Vintage Plastic Furniture and Decor
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.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.