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Material: Plastic
Lara modular sofa designed by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood 1968
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare modular sofa model Lara designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari in 1968 for Stilwood. Polyurethane rubber frame, cotton bouclé fabric, restored, excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Rubber

Vintage Italian Space Age Hebi Table Lamp by Isao Hosoe
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hebi light from the Italian manufacturer Valenti after a draft of the Japanese designers Isao Hosoe from the 70s. A design classic of the 70s. The Hebi is adjustable via the charact...
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20th Century Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Round Small Side Table, Bauhaus Meets Contemporary Design, Art Work
Located in Berlin, BE
This versatile, highly decorative table is a combination of Bauhaus and contemporary design. It was designed by us and produced to a high standard in local Berlin workshops. The fini...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Maxijumbo' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Maxijumbo' lounge chairs, suede, ABS plastic, Italy, 1970s Extremely comfortable lounge chairs designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. These chai...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Suede, Plastic

Ochre Yellow Mixed Media on Board c1970 Signed by Latvian Australian Artist
Located in Melbourne, AU
An intriguing landscape study in textured medium and Ochre colours. Offered here is a particularly good example of Brutalist decorative art from the 1970s. In addition, the work is f...
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1970s Australian Brutalist Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Acrylic, Cedar, Masonite

Large Richard Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider In Walnut Frame by Modernica
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large 10 foot wide room divider originally designed by Richard Harvey in 1962 and subsequently produced by Modernica. It stands slightly over 79 inches tall. It is framed in a pret...
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2010s American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Sculptural Sofa Hello Collectible-inspired Design in Rust Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Wool

Original Emile Aubry Art Deco Painting "La Voix De Pan", Groupe Symbolique
Located in Vienna, AT
Emile Aubry, France, 1932 documentation, comparable with a similar work - catalogue "Salon des Independents" Paris from 1932 Muse´e des Beaux-Arts, Pau, Be´arn, Pyre´ne´es-Atlantique...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood

Outburst Black Chandelier - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The Outburst Chandelier is a masterpiece born from the collaboration between Boca do Lobo and Koket, merging contemporary artistry with an opulent design language. This striking susp...
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2010s Portuguese Plastic Furniture

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible design is a pair of Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armchair is crafted from molded fiberglass, and enameled steel. This elegant Tulip easy chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Leather, Foam

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

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Three Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Three bar height Italian Postmodern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black lacquered steel with black moulded rubber seats and backs.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rafaella Green & Gold Velvet 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this revival style a modern twist, and its plush cushions add comfort and a charming contrast. This model features a striking combination of light green velvet with a trim of earthy gold velvet. Biosofa is the only producer of 100% natural and plastic-free sofas...
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2010s Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Foam

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

Materials

Plastic, Rosewood

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Tall Tulip-Style Modernist Lacquered Pedestal Tables
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the iconic silhouettes of mid-century European design, these pedestal accent tables feature slender stem-like bases that flare elegantly into circular tops. Their glossy ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Composition

Reed Wall Light in Brushed Brass Finish, UL Listed by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Serving Tray in Lucite Tortoise and Brass, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian oval vintage serving tray in Lucite with tortoise pattern and brass handles. Very good condition with minor scratches.
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20th Century Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

IKEA Jonisk Floor/Table Lamp by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Modern, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Jonisk floor/table lamp designed by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, is a sculptural example of late 20th-century Scandinavian design where form, proportion, and material are carefully b...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1966 Vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora “Da Cat” longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1966 vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora Da Cat longboard. Features the legendary black cat color scheme Miki Dora was known to ride. A remarkable example of the hig...
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1960s American Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Counter Stool Fox in Abaca Fabric by Woo - Stylish Designer Seating
Located in Kyiv, UA
"Fox" Bar Stool by Dmytro Kozinenko – Minimalist Design Inspired by Nature The "Fox" bar stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, stands out with its clean lines and unique single rear ...
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2010s Ukrainian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Triple Oval Ornate Gold Wall Mirror Hollywood Regency
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This dramatic triple-oval mirror is more than a reflection — it’s a statement. With ornate scrollwork, sweeping curves, and rich golden tones, it evokes the timeless glamour of a Parisian dressing room or a grand European salon. Measuring 66 inches wide, the scale alone makes an unforgettable impression. Intricately molded acanthus leaves and interlocking oval frames create a sculptural silhouette that dances with light and shadow — elevating everything around it. Though crafted from a lightweight molded resin composite to mimic the look of hand-carved wood, the mirror offers the visual weight of an antique gilded piece — without the fragility of plaster or the heaviness of solid wood. The finish is a warm antique gold that adds depth and glow to any space. Attributed to Bassett Furniture and dating to the 1960s, this mirror is unmarked but aligns closely with other known examples from the era. It was previously styled in an upscale East Coast estate powder room, where it served as the centerpiece above a custom vanity...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category

2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Aton Parete Wall Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two rare wall lights from the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a draft by Ernesto Gismondi from the 80s. The wall lights version from the well -known Aton light series. A technic...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Edipo" Large Table Lamps by Barbaglia & Colombo for PAF, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of large "Edipo" table lamps in a beautiful black and white combination. This rare and unique lamps were designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo and produced by P...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Andre Ricard 'Tatu' LED Table Lamp in Red ABS for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Andre Ricard 'Tatu' LED table lamp in red ABS for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Pierre Guariche 'G61' Table Lamp for Sammode Studio
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G61' table lamp for Sammode Studio. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic luminaire is a newly produced authorize...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Jason Raney Irwin 1997 Pretty Girl Abstract Acrylic Canvas on Board Painting 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage acrylic oil on canvas board painting titled "Pretty Girl" by Jason Raney Irwin. Depicts an abstract expressionist portrait of a female face with red band and hair in a pony t...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

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 Pendent Lamp Opala Midi by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1970s Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Opala Midi pendant lamp. Designed by Hans Wegner, 1975. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1970s-1980s, Denmark. Manufacturer's label inside the lamp shade. ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table, by Belmont 1940s / 50s The table is equipped with a hydraulic lift height adjustment syste...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Located in San Diego, CA
Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.
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Late 20th Century Korean Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Porthole Mirror by Willo Perron for NO GA - Large - Anthracite
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

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Dove Task Lamps by Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of "Dove" task lamps designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for PAF Studio, Italy, 1980s. These lamps have a "dove" shaped body with an adjustable height, an adjustable...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Plastic

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...
Category

2010s Philippine Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Kaare Klint, Table Lamps, Brass, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rubber table lamps or wall lights designed by Kaare Klint and likely produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 6"W x 8"D B...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Striped Mirror Glass Black & White Wall Clock, 1980s, England
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful post-modern Memphis-style vintage wall clock from the 1980s, made in England. It features a two-tone mirrored glass face with fine black pinstripes — the left side in a d...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plastic

Counter Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric by Woo
Located in Kyiv, UA
ChatGPT "Fox" Bar Stool by Dmytro Kozinenko – Nature-Inspired Minimalism for Modern Spaces The "Fox" bar stool, created by designer Dmytro Kozinenko, offers a refined approach to m...
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2010s Ukrainian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This freestanding model C-20 Sculpta-Grille room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design Workshop, Inc was conceptualized and designed in the 1950s a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Riva 1920 Contemporary Dining Table, Black Oak Top & Carbon Fiber Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary table achieves a striking balance between the natural warmth of wood and the precision of modern engineering. The substantial tabletop is crafted entirely from oak...
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2010s European Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Carbon Fiber

Custom Walnut & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted walnut and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday D...
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2010s British Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Lion in Frost Lucite & Glass Dining Table Signed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1979 Sculptural Mid Century Modern Lucite Dining Table...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Zanotta Quaderna 2750 Console Table in White Plastic Laminate by Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Quaderna Console Table in White Plastic Laminate by Superstudio Honeycomb core structure coated with white plastic laminate, digitally printe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa Customizable By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival walnut toned wood and glass extra-large bookcase or display cabinet with plastic accents. Comprised of 2 pieces, a top hutch with glass shel...
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1960s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Serving Tray in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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

Slide Design Amore Bench in Sweet Fuchsia by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amore bench belongs to an unusual project with the lettering philosophy, made by Giò Colonna Romano: a word becomes a design element and materialize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Op Art Acrylic Sphere on Stand Sculpture by Vasa Mihich
Located in San Diego, CA
Op Art acrylic sphere sculpture on lucite base by Vasa Mihich, circa 1990. The optical look is changed by rotating the piece and letting the light refra...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Set of Two 'Filicudara' Sconces by Steve Lombardi für Artemide Italy 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two amazing Post-Modern sconces or candle holders 'Filicudara'. Designed by Steven Lombardi for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. Makers mark on each sconce. Each of the sconces will b...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Amber Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original yellow amber glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s. ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Opal

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.