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Material: Plastic
1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod
By Ferdinand Fillod
Located in Perpignan, FR
Galerie Clément Cividino is pleased to offer for sale a superb Fillod pavilion, a rare and highly sought-after example of French lightweight architecture. Currently on display at the...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age German Alarm Clock from Europa, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Alarm Clock from Europa, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Add...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Black leather Togo sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
Located in Ranst, VAN
A timeless design classic. Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Togo sofa is a true design classic. Its bold shape, soft pleats, and low, relaxed form make it inst...
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1980s French Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Leather, Foam

Mint Condition Round Shape, Jazz Age Design Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Another beautiful shape, art glass pendant from the Mid-Century Modern era. This rare, jazz age flush mount is in the best condition possible and this modernist, black and white fixture...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Brass

Pete Sans for Taller Uno. Post-Modern table/floor lamp, Spain, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern table or floor lamp designed by Pete Sans for Taller Uno, Spain, 1980s. "Jellyfish" model lamp, 1984. Made of polished aluminum and sewn parchment shade. Its shape evokes...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Aluminum

Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...
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20th Century French Provincial Plastic Furniture

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Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, freshly reupholsterd in Knoll Stretch fabric.
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Plastic Furniture

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Steel

1970s Coat Hanger "Minivip" Designed by Arch, Benanti E Brunori for Velca
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Coat Hanger "MINIVIP" designed by Arch. Benanti e Brunori for Velca moulded in Cycolac antistatic, 1970s. The item is in very good conditio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Harness Dining Chair — Faux Mongolian Edition by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Harness Chair combines sculptural playfulness with refined craftsmanship. Fully wrapped in a soft, sand-tone faux Mongolian Casamance Sami fabric, its rounded monolithic form br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture

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Foam, Wood, Leather, Faux Fur

Vintage Ikea modulair side table by Richards Brill en A. Williams
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Ikea modulair side table by Richards Brill en A. Williams
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Metal

Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Production Mark. Wood, plastic and padded leather. Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Plastic

Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Glass Étagère with Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brass, Lucite and glass corner étagère. Five shelves We have four corner étagères available (Three with measurements 31.61in x 31.61in and one 39.37 x 39.37). One of the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Located in Paris, FR
Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass, nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs lighting. Only the mattress is included. Bedcover and eiderdo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
$34,724 Sale Price / item
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Midcentury Floor Lamp Meblo, designed by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting - rare type - adjustable - space age style
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Dieter Rams Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 602 by Vitsoe for Restoration
Located in München, BY
Very elegant Dieter Rams Lounge Chair with high backrest and Ottoman of the RZ 60 601/602 armchair range. This Model 602 was designed in 1961 and executed by Vitsoe. Chair and ottoma...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ib Fabiansen Midcentury Floor Lamp TEMA by Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Pair of Togo Two-Seater Sofas by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Togo Two-Seater Sofas by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Designed and created in 1973 The Togo Two-Seater Sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, is an ic...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Velvet, Fabric, Foam

Spun Rotating Chair by Thomas Heatherwic for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not just a new seat, a new concept in seating and sitting: Spun. Its harmonious, dynamic and perfectly symmetric shape is reminiscent of a cotton reel, a top that spins on its axis o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1980s Glamours Curved or Comma Shaped Sofas - Chaises for Weiman in White Bouclé
Located in St. Louis, MO
Two 1980s petite sofas or chaise lounge, both right and left arm versions by Weiman / Preview. comma or nautlius form, in the original off white bouclé fabric. They have been prof...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam

1970s French Space Age Plastra Wall Shelves, Brown Plastic, Prisunic
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Offered is an authentic Plastra wall shelving unit designed by Jean-Lin Viaud for Prisunic, France, circa 1970. A hallmark of French Space Age design, the piece is executed in glossy...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Gucci Wood and Leather Backgammon Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage portable Gucci backgammon set is a handsome throwback for any interior. Massive scale. Double the size of other vintage Gucci backgammon sets. Resembling a suitcase, the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamps by Friedel Wauer, Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century cocoon pendant lights from goldkant after a design by friedel wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lights show a simple spherical shape. The small lamp forms a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare HiFi Cabinet by Werner Aisslinger for Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare modular enameled steel bench with 3 storage units and 1 leather seat unit that are interchangeable to create your own preferred setup. Because of the ample storage space fo...
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Early 2000s Swiss Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Large Glass Postmodern Memphis Milano Wall Clock by Bino, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Postmodern Memphis Milano wall clock produce by Bino Italy. Made in glass Unique piece
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Glass, Plastic

Tito Agnoli adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
Located in Milan, IT
Tito Agnoli Model: 194 adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Foam

Steel Chain Coffee Table in the Manner of Franz West, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Mid-Century Modern welded steel coffee table powder coated in matte black finish and ready to place. The top is made of original smoked plexiglass or acrylic. Some scratch...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Postmodern German Lumibär Bear Floor Lamp by Klein & Leidig for Flötotto, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Lumibär is a design classic from Flötto. The bright bear. Here in a very rare version lying down. Not just something for the children's room. The design is so simple that it als...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case
Located in Chicago, IL
Ioan Nemtoi, (Romanian b. 1964) art glass vase with custom, square glass case. A beautiful and breathtaking, hand-blown, thick walled vase in red, blue, yellow, orange, peach, purple...
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1990s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Taupe Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Porthole Mirror is designed by Willo Perron for NO GA. It’s part of a collection based on the idea of modularity which features six tables and two mirrors in different sizes that...
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2010s Philippine Space Age Plastic Furniture

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Glass, Fiberglass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions: 15,8 x 34 cm (Large) 11 x 24 cm (Small) AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

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Aluminum

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 73 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Foam

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Contemporary Mirror 'Pancakes V2' by Oitoproducts, Blue Frame
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Mirror 'Pancakes V2' by Oitoproducts. Dimensions: H 180 x W 55 x D 3,5 cm H 71 x W 21 x D 1,3 in Materials: Painted ecological water paint MDF, silver glass mirror, sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

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Mirror, Rubber, Paint

Set of 5 Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 Mid Century Lucite candlesticks with silvered candle holders designed by Dorothy Thorpe. Some signs of aging in Lucite.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

A postmodern / chinoiserie wall-mount mirrored fan sculpture, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A fan mirror / wall sculpture, late 20th century. Owing to Hollywood Regency, postmodern, and chinoiserie sensibilities, this piece brings at once to any interior glamour and camp.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

Vintage German Postmodern Wall Clock from Staiger, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Wall Clock from Staiger, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Plast...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, Model ES104, originally designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example dates back to the 1970s. The desig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1930s Art Deco Coty Perfume Bottle in Original Brass Lighter Style Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1930s Art Deco Coty Perfume in Cigarette Lighter-Style Brass and Bakelite Case This exquisite Art Deco Coty perfume presentation from the 1930s is a rare and collectible exampl...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Metal

Lucite Table Base Desk or Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Lucite Table Base for Desk or Dining Table. No glass top included.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Playing Cards Set in Bakelite Box, inscribed "NO TRUMPS"
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful mid-century playing card box, most probably bakelite, featuring a small moveable pointer on the lid, above the words "NO TRUMPS." In a fabulous orange and cream s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Bakelite, Paper

Totem shelve by Valeric Doubroucinskis for Rodier, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Totem - 1970s - Vintage Measures : 30x44cm H:208cm Material : Fiberglass Knitwear shelves specially manufactured for the Rodier store interiors in the 1970's. Great display for your ...
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20th Century French Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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PVC, Ash, Beech

Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The chaise is constructed of an anodized gold tone aluminum frame, with solid wood arms, t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Bunny Williams Home Garbo Bed, King
Located in New York, NY
Even when pared down, the familiar form of a traditional tester bed can still be surprising. This bed refines early 20th-century interpretations that switched glass or mirror for woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Beech

Classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair Stool With Arms Adjustable
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a rare and hard to find classic Herman Miller chair Aeron Stool Arms Adjustable  Dimension: Tallest 55.5 h shortest 50 shortest x 21 d x 26 w size B Original ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Mid Century Jewelry Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Freres jewelry chest circa mid 1970’s. This all original example has lipstick red molded plastic drawer fronts, rosewood trim and opens at the top and bot...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Plastic, Rosewood

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile

Enzo Mari NOS The Box chair in orange for Aleph Atlantide Driade 1995
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari NOS model "Box chair" in orange manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade), Italy, 1995 The Enzo Mari NOS model "The Box" chair, manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade) in ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' table lamp in white for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century rocket. This standing lamp convinces with its filigree details and the special materiality. The execution of the foot is particularly eye -catching. The three le...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp No. 9 for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi tripod table lamp composed of cherry and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl. Designed in 1947 and produced by Knoll as model no. 9. A strikingly clean example of this icon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Cherry

Vintage Waterfall Carved Satinwood Dressing Table with Bakelite Handles c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Fine Vintage Waterfall Carved Satinwood Dressing Table with Bakelite Handles, Faux Painted Bord...
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Mid-20th Century Plastic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Bakelite, Satinwood

Gunnar & Lotte Bostlund Glazed Ceramic Lamps Painted by Lisa Bostlund
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of ceramic lamps designed by Lottie and Gunnar Bostlund and hand painted by their daughter Lisa Bostlund. The lamps come with their original fiberglass shades. A co...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Nutwood veneer Plastic blackened ( original condition ) We have 2 pieces of them ( same )
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Midcentury Brown Bakelite Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial dark brown bakelite wall lamp with adjustable lampshade was made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The socket requires standard E27 lightbu...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Plastic Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

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.