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Material: Plastic
Postmodern German Lumibär Bear Floor Lamp by Klein & Leidig for Flötotto, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Lumibär is a design classic from Flötotto. The bright bear.
Not just something for the children's room. The design is so simple that it also fits wonderfully as a light object...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$728 Sale Price
20% Off
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Mid-Century Space Age German Arc Floor Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age Arche Lamp by Wila.
In particular, the wide arc of the lamp falls in the end of the end of which a large, orange ball sits as a diffuser. The sphere made of trans...
Category
20th Century German Space Age Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Machine Age lacquered box, featuring aluminum construction, a silvered crest, and Bakelite handles, is an exquisite representation of American design from circa 1935. I...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1970s, Lounge Chair model'Tuff' by Carl Henrik Spak for Ulferts, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair, model Tuff, designed in the 1970s by Carl Henrik Spak for Ulferts, Sweden. A striking example of Scandinavian Space Age design, this piece is constructed entirely from ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Foam
Mid Century Blue Kangaroo Coffee Table, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl coffee table, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever table made of polyurethane. In the vernacular, the table is known by its geometry-related...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Gae Aulenti Postmodern Industrial Coffee Table on Casters in Wood Fontana Arte
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Beautiful industrial coffee table, Tavolo Con Ruote, in the style of Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1980.
This table is known for its unique design, with a glass top supported ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,860 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Space Age Papillona Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern floor lamp by the Italian manufacturer Flos after a design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the 70s.
This design convinces with its imposing height of almost 2m. The filigree ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th C. Guangxu Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait
China, late 19th century (Guangxu period, c. 1880–1900)
Ink and mineral pigments on paper, mounted and framed under glass
Sight: 57 in H ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Lacquer, Paper
Organic Sculptural Wall Mirror in Polished Bronze Finish By Sidani Design
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
Mirror, Resin, Fiberglass
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
$3,850 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Christian Dior Modernist Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder, Rack, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private space with this rare and exceptional magazine rack, meticulously crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection, circa 1970. The impressive, sculptur...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam
Ronan Bourroullec Treflo Sculptural Round Table by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ronan Bourroullec Treflo Sculptural Blue Dining Table by Cassina
THE POETRY OF A TABLE
With his poetic universe of shapes and influences, Ronan Bouroullec designs a collection of r...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$14,683 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Demetrio Coffee Lounge Table by Vico, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple coffee table by the renowned manufacturer Artemide after a design by Vico Magistretti from the 60s.
A simple design with elegant curves. The flat table has a square design. T...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
White Bakelite and brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s.
The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bon Jour Unplugged Crown in Amber by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bon Jour Unplugged Crown in Amber by Philippe Starck
French designer Philippe Starck adopts ‘democratic design’ approach to create beautiful and accessible objects. Guided by a huma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear.
Beautiful patina on the brass parts.
The lampshade has a dent with paint damage.
Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector.
...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in original glowing deep honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cush...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood
$1,800 / set
Rare Ceiling Lamp with Striking Geometric Frame by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden, exemplifies the refined Scandinavian modern aesthetic of the 1960s. The lamp ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Art Deco Bakelite & Opaline Table Lamp, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco table lamp or bedside light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period.
The light features a sculptural Bakelite base in a rich reddish-brown / chestnut tone with stepped Art Deco detailing, supporting an arched bronzed brass arm that cradles a cream-colored shade. The globe shade is made of opaline glass, designed to softly diffuse light while maintaining a clean, modern silhouette. A small push-button switch is integrated into the base, and the fabric-covered cord adds to its period authenticity. This piece reflects the streamlined, machine-age aesthetic characteristic of German Art Deco lighting...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Elpis Pendant Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from the Italian manufacturer Harveilluce.
The large plastic shade is finished in a beige tone. It shows the shape of a flat cone with rounded dome. On the inside, the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
AllSew 36" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites.
Made in Unit...
Category
2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Shows Wear Throughout, Turns On
Materials: Patinated Chrome & Lucite
A striking example of Italian modernist design, this Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Long Faux Bamboo Shoehorn & Backscratcher, Resin, Mid-Century Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and functional 21" long faux bamboo shoehorn that also doubles as a backscratcher. Made in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage piece features a faux bamboo wood handle, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Wood
Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Textured Frame By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, textured legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Composition
1960's Bureau organiser by Stil I Stål, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Bureau organiser. Stack of drawers. With nine removable coloured drawers. On coasters for mobility.
Produced by Stil I Stål, Denmark ca. 1960 - 1969.
In good condition with n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Skokie, IL
Pierre Paulin classic Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi. This chair features a non swivel base.
A mid-century modern dark, rounded lounge chair with a low pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Ezio Martinelli Figural Study Drawing 103.5" x 65.75" Mid Century Modern Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale mid century figural drawing by Ezio Martinelli (American, 1913-1980). It has been professionally framed in a clean lined black lacquer wood gallery frame under UV resista...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Plexiglass
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mec...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Space Age Parsons Side Table from Syroco, 1960s
By Syroco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter Beistell- bzw. Couchtisch des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Syroco.
Ein minimalistischer Entwurf, der in seiner Formgebung auch in die Postmoderne zuhause wäre. Der Tisch...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Minimalist Model Eggo Floor Lamp by Monika Lipken for Elmar Flötotto
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from Flötotto based on a design by Monika Lipken.
Simple and timeless floor lamp. The lens-shaped light fixture is made entirely of translucent plastic (PE). The su...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Poltrona originale anni ’70-’80, recentemente ritappezzata con un tessuto moderno di alta qualità che esalta la sua silhouette scultorea. Il design richiama l’iconico Modello San Luc...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp with Dome Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bakelite Art Deco table lamp with decorative marble design bakelite dome shade. Adjustable shade for directional light on brown enameled metal base with standard size medium bas...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fagerhults Belysning, Pendant Light, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic pendant light produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use; canopy screw missing.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H x 18.0...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hashi Bench – Architectural Daybed In Charred Oak & Black Boucle - Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Hashi Bench is a modular seating object composed of two orthogonal upholstered blocks suspended above a recessed wood base. The lower platform is constructed from engineered wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Pair of Fiberglass Floor Lamps - Andre Cazenave Style - Space Age - France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Fiberglass Floor Lamps - Andre Cazenave Style - Space Age - France 1970s
Beautiful set of two fiberglass floor lamps: one green and one gray.
The fiberglass texture gives t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamps, Iron, Brass, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, brass, acrylic and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.75"H x 12.75"W x 5.0"D
Dimensions ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Acrylic UFO Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful UFO pendant lamp from the 1960s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Beautiful plexigl...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Orange Record Magazine Rack by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vibrant orange record and magazine rack was designed by Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg in the 1970s and showcases the playful yet functional spirit of Scandinavian modern desi...
Category
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Original Art Deco Chrome Modernist Hostess Trolley Bar Cart, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Now this really is a fabulous hostess bar cart. Original 1930s Art Deco chrome two-tier trolley. A tubular chromed frame makes up the skeletal body of the cart with thick acrylic ins...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Nordiska Kompaniet Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s for NK Nordiska Kompaniet. This lamp made with a base of brass and a backlit rod,the lampshade made in textile. The top w...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam
Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Other
Geometric Cube Blocks Sofa in Rich Emerald Green Velvet By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This 3-Seater Sofa combines a solid and contemporary design with inviting upholstery, creating a piece that offers superior comfort and a strong presence in any living room. Ideal fo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Foam
Jean Rispal. Tripod Mid-Century floor lamp from Maison Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age floor lamp by Jean Rispal for Maison Rispal circa 1955, France. Black lacquered metal structure in the form of a tripod with an ovoid-shaped salmon-colored shade made of pl...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,983 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Joel Donahoe designed life-size Sheep or Ram sculpture, can be used as bench, ottoman or footstool. This version, has the long hair to resemble longwool sheep, like the Navajo-Churro sheep. In the style of Hans-Peter Krafft sheep...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
AllSew 48" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites.
Made in Uni...
Category
2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Alma Chaise Lounge Slip Covered in Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Chaise Lounge – a luxurious seating option for your space.
This chaise lounge is slip covered in Ecorce stone washed linen, the color reference is a french word...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
Postmodern Italian Glass and Metal Bar Cart from Metalnova, 1980s
By Metalnova
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern bar cart from the 1980s by the Italian manufacturer Metalnova.
The design impresses with its clear geometry and themes of transparency ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
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