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Material: Plastic
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut (please see image of the underneath with patent informat...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Plastic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 107 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 21 kg Also available in other materials and colors. The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar height chair...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Textile, Foam, Ash, Plywood

Huge Multicolor Lucite Grape Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extra Large, very colorful Vintage Lucite Grape Cluster Chandelier with natural grape vine branch and Italian Glass Leaves. Three Candleabra bulbs inside. Imagine this in an importan...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite Magazine Holder in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful magazine holder circa 1960s. Beautiful lucite construction that is effortless and minimal. The base of the holder includes a mirror base that heightens the minimal and sp...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Rede Guzzini Faux Tortoise Lucite and Brass Tray Barware Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Rede Guzzini Italian faux tortoise lucite tray with brass handles has been professionally polished both on the brass and lucite...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern 36" Square Concrete Reinforced Durable Cube Planter by Campania
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern 36" square planter made from concrete that's reinforced with glass fibers. This combination gives you the durability of concrete with a body that is resistant to cracking. With its sleek lines, modern design and durability its great looking planter that will last for years. The planter has a 30" opening and weights 195lbs it is a big planter...
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2010s American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Damien Hirst Butterfly Spin Painting, 2009
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an original painting by Damien Hirst, created with public collaboration at the Damien Hirst Spin Workshop to celebrate the opening of Requiem at the PinchukArt Centre, Ukrain...
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Early 2000s Ukrainian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

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

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Canvas

Malva Contemporary Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Contemporary Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 160 cm. Materials: Turned parota wood, fiberglass and linen. The cone is a balanced...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Fiberglass

Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s. This stunning Model FD-146 features a walnut-stained beechwood frame wit...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Foam, Beech

Fringes Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 50 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes. ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1950s Pair of French Wall Sconces Style Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Wall Sconces France 1950s Sculptural shape with black wall mount plexiglass-plastic curved shades in white opaline color (translucent). Shades decorated with brass diamond sha...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian White Acrylic Shade Chrome Frame and Marble Base Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s Italian arc floor lamp. This is a wonderful vintage arc lamp with a classic Italian design. This piece features a thick rectangular white marble base, an adjustable square ch...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Gufram Pratone Forever Greener Chaise Lounge by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
PRATONE® FOREVER is the version which was born to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the timeless icon PRATONE®, a myth which reinvents itself and becomes eternal, approaching the dimension of furnishing more and more. While maintaining its soft polyurethane soul – a material which has always characterized Gufram products – PRATONE® FOREVER changes its “skin”: originally covered in Guflac®, the special paint invented and patented by the company to coat its creations in polyurethane while still maintaining their softness and elasticity, this special edition is covered in an elastic wool bouclé fabric that adheres perfectly to the eccentric forms of this out of the ordinary chair, ensuring excellent resistance to wear and tear. Please note: this piece is on exhibition only at the 1stdibs Gallery. Purchased pieces will be shipped directly from our production site in Italy. Production lead times are often flexible and stock levels vary. Materials: Settee in soft polyurethane upholstered with bouclé wool. Variations: We have 3 colour variations of our Pratone Forever...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Foam

Kinetic table lamp mod. "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Kinetic table lamp model "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo, Italy, 1968. An exquisite sculptural design composed of three cubes—two co...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plexiglass

Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description. First, and most noticeably, is the size. They are huge, humungous, monumental, enormous... I mean, they are incredibly large. You can easily fit two people and a dog in a single chair and have room to cuddle, snuggle, hang-out, watch a movie, have drinks in an intimate setting, or even fall asleep comfortably cradled. It's not just how wide they are but also the depth also provides a dramatic increase in overall 'lounging' footprint of the chairs. These chairs are so large, they shouldn't even be called chairs, they are somewhere between a loveseat and a daybed - perhaps they should be called lovebeds instead? The second thing that we absolutely love about these chairs is its design history. The Jennifer chair is one of Michael's earliest designs. Michael designed it for actress Jennifer Jones (Mrs. Norton Simon), she asked him for a chair that she could curl her legs in and relax and this monumental chair...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Kartell Attila Table-Stool in Colored by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attila table-stool, is a charismatic personality of striking originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables which are cute and humorous but with one eye on functionality, thought...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Helix Spiral Lucite Side Table
Located in Denton, TX
Helix Spiral Lucite and glass side table.
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio and record player. Fully functional and has been serviced by a technician.
Category

Late 20th Century German Industrial Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage ITRE Murano Venezia Murano Glass Table Lamp in Wood, "Carlotta"
By ITRE
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage ITRE Murano Venezia Murano Glass Table Lamp in Wood, "Carlotta" Offered for sale is a vintage ITRE Murano Venezia wood and Murano glass "Carlotta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 16 Yonel Lebovici Lucite and Brass plated Folding Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic set of 16 Lucite folding chairs by Yonel Lebovici, in brass plated steel and Lucite. For Marais International, Edition du Marais. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bed by Marc Held for Prisunic, 1970S
Located in bruxelles, BE
White fiberglass bed designed by Marc Held for Prisunic in the 1970s. There are 2 night tables with lamps incorporated in the bed. It is possible to make 2 single beds...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite and Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Van Teal circa 1970s, this clear and blue Lucite, geometric-style table lamp on a black wooden base, Double Sockets with pull strings, US wired and uses 2 max. 75 watts light bulbs...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is designed by...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chromed metal coat rack with ABS base by Valenti, 1970s, set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Valenti coat rack, design Isao Hosoe, 1970 These coat racks, designed by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce in 1970, represent an icon of 1970s Italian design. Their minimalist and functio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Deep' with White Linen by Friends&Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist armchair named 'FEMME' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders Model shown on main image: - width: 85 cm - depth: 85 cm - fabric: Axel by Astrid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Large Light Blue Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Persian pillow made from an antique Mahal rug. Measures: 15'' x 25''.
Category

20th Century Sultanabad Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ASTRA, Dual-Colored Shades
Located in Skien, NO
Add a touch of timeless Scandinavian charm to your home with this rare 1960s Primitive Nordic wall lamp by ASTRA, Norway. This mid-century modern sconce features dual-colored (minor ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Lamborghini Carbon Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker Lamborghini Carbon with all structure in polymerised carbon in an autoclave at 6 bar, including an original Lamborghini exhaust pipes, a bluetooth® 4.0 – aptX® decoding, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific (Op) wave mural surfboard. Features stunning airbrushed work of art depicting a nocturnal wave mural. Rounded pintail shape design. A beautiful example of...
Category

1970s American Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Coral, Central Module
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
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2010s Spanish Plastic Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Seldom seen 1969 SEARS SCREAMER 2 Boys Bicycle (BANANA BIKE)
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1969 SEARS SCREAMER 2 Boys Bicycle (BANANA BIKE) Amazing original condition. This is the rare 3-speed version with the frame mounted stick shift. Exceptional banana style...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculptural masterpiece, "The Deconstructed Tower," by Patrick Coard Paris, redefines modern artistry with its striking architectural form and captivating finish. Handcrafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Tesla Manufacturer Made in Czechoslovakia Fully Functional Beautiful Decoration Good Original condition
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Desk Chairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color cushion on the seat. Published by "Cado" in 1970. Published on: La cote du Design 1950. 1960. 1970. Activities: Own Design offices in Denmark, respectively England, Germany and France. Main activities – Furniture design – Industrial Design – Professional product development. Designer and inventor of worlds first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner...
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1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Plastic Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's set of 4 dining chairs with white shell seats, black seat cushions and pedestal bases. Designed by Burke Maurice for Arkana. Seats swivel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Vintage Copenhagen Street Lamps Form the 1970s and Made in Denmark by Philips
Located in Søborg, DK
Straight from the streets of Copenhagen Vintage Copenhagen street lamps from the 1970s and made in Denmark by Philips. Designed by City Architect O...
Category

1970s Danish Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Side Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Side Flush Mounts in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used as sconces or flush mounts. Materials: Steel, Acrylic Finish: Black Electronics...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There was a hole in the left arm that has been patched with fabric from the bottom of the chair and one of the inside seat cushions had a tear that has been fixed but is not visible. The base has been sanded, filled, and repainted black. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s. This club chair is the EPITOME of EXCELLENT seating!!! This is a STUNNING mid-century modern to postmodern style club chair wearing a GORGEOUS striped wool-like fabric featuring purple, orange, green, and red. It has an innovative design in which the seat cushions can be disassembled or rotated… modular in a way. The cushions have a fabulous, rolled appearance that is both unique and inviting. And it’s SO COMFORTABLE!!! It will blend in beautifully with many décor practices, from mid-century modern to modern & postmodern, industrial, and modern country to traditional with anything in between; plus, it will look fabulous in any room. In your sitting room next to a wonderful floor lamp, in a corner of your bedroom, flanking the fireplace, next to the sofa in your living room, or next to a window in the office. This vintage striped club chair...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered 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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile

Vintage Spanish Revival Style Wrought Iron Planter w/ Scrolling Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Iron, Removable Plastic Bin This vintage Spanish Revival-style wrought iron planter from the 1970s adds rustic elegance to any spac...
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1970s American Revival Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Sterling Silver Miniature Motorcycle Harley Davidson, Made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction. The first is a Harley Davidson FXSB l...
Category

1990s Italian Other Plastic Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Chromed Sailboat Sculpture on Lucite Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming chromed sailboat on a lucite stand. We see this nautical piece displayed on a bookshelf or as a statement piece on a console, side or coffee table. Makes a wonderful gift as...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Brass

1970s German Hillebrand Frosted Iced Illuminated Backlit Lucite Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
1970s German Hillebrand Leuchten oval wall mirror with a frosted translucent acrylic frame. The acrylic frame has a stepped design reminiscent of castle turret. The mirror hooks ont...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Blue & Green Talosel Gilt Metal Mirror by Irena Jaworska - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Metal wall mirror or hand mirror with green and blue talosel inlays by Irina Jaworska ( Line Vautrin School ), France 1970s. Lead framed gilt mirorr wit...
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1970s French Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Flower-shaped lounge chair designed by Fabrice Berrux for French firm Roche Bobois. Part of " les Contemporains" collection by Roche Bobois. Out of ...
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Design Institute America Glass Lucite and Chrome Modern Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Design Institute America contemporary modern coffee table. This lovely modern design coffee table features a glass table top, an acrylic frame, and chrome accents. This table fetau...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s Pierre Paulin for Artifort F303 Lounge Chair, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Model F 303 chairs by legendary French furniture designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa the 1970s. This stunning pair showcases a hard polyurethane molded shell, clear leg glides and a newly reupholstered seat. This low-slung chair...
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Saturn Set 2b, Vintage Wall Mirrors
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall mirrors - Saturn, made of vintage glass bowls: Floating glass bowls and mirrors - invisible construction The vintage glass bowl is easily and securely attached to the wall. A ho...
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Table Monopink by Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Artware Editions is the official worldwide partner of the Yves Klein Archives based in Paris, France. We sell only brand new tables that ship directly from the estate and will take c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Vintage French Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcome alternative to unsightly and uncomfortable plastic or metal folding chairs, this vintage French set is upholstered in gorgeous orange velvet and set within brushed-brass fr...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

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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