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Material: Plastic
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Signed 1974 Lucite Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Lucite console table designed and handmade by Charles Hollis Jones in Los Angeles, California, signed and dated 1974. A striking example of Jones’s innovation and craftsm...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Lucite

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture

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Chrome

Toffoli. 1 of 2 Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s.
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Pop Art style pendant lamp from Toffoli, Italy, 1980s. Formed by a transparent textured methacrylate or acrylic disc with 3 colored bands and a black lacquered metal stru...
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1680s Italian Space Age Antique Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Shearling Sheepskin Yellow Mustard 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 Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Other

Saturn 299a, Wall Mirror
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...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Magnets

Saturn 299a, Wall Mirror
Saturn 299a, Wall Mirror
$694 Sale Price
20% Off
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Seat Pad, Herman Miller Chairs, Large Quantity
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair with Seat Pad, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 28 Chairs in total available. Large quantity will change shipping cost, please requ...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by PGH Leuchtenbau, East Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking Mid-Century Modern floor lamp produced in East Germany during the 1960s by PGH Leuchtenbau. This sculptural design features a tripod wooden base with three slender arms, e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950 Dimensions 24.4" x 24.4" x 7.8" Large flush-mount, circa 1955. This light features a stretched double layered shade with brass and...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne. The coat Clock is a miniature a...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Post Modern Black Ribbed leather Office desk chair on casters made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Post Modern Black Ribbed leather Office desk chair on casters made in Italy. Beautiful Designed chairs with great leather upholstery. These chairs chan be used as a dining, desk...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Olympus MJU-1 Compact 35mm Film Camera with Olympus 35mm F/3.5 Lens 1990's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Olympus MJU-1 Compact Film Camera w/ Olympus 35mm F/3.5 Lens and Carry Case The Olympus MJU-1 (also known as Infinity Stylus) is a popular, fully automatic 35mm point-and-shoot film...
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1990s Japanese Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Poul Kjaerholm PK80 daybed in black leather for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Skokie, IL
The Poul Kjaerholm PK80 daybed is an iconic piece that exemplifies the Danish design ethos of simplicity and functionality. Designed in 1968, the PK80 features a minimalist aesthetic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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. ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, 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...
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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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Glass Mirror and Aluminum Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass Mirror and Aluminum Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Glass mirror, black aluminum and plexiglass edges This lamp works with 4x E14 l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Double Sided Bakelite Gents of Leicester Hanging Clock, c1940
Located in London, GB
A double-sided industrial clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940 12" dials with Bakelite housing, conjoined back to back with metal plate. Gents' iconic hands run on ...
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Signed 1968 Charles Hollis Jones King-Size Canopy Bed in Faceted Lucite & Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size canopy bed designed and crafted by Charles Hollis Jones in 1968, showcasing the iconic blend of glamour and innovation that made him one of the most influ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is signed on the bottom. In ama...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tibet Lamb Beige Square 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Other

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...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Movie Studio Spotlight made by Otto K. Olesen, Hollywood MCM
By Otto K. Olesen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and authentic piece of film and television history, this original movie studio spotlight was manufactured by Otto K. Olesen, produced under the Beattie Lite Division, a re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of small cocoon Table Lamps, model Gatto Piccolo. Design by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy in 1960. Made in the 1960s or 1970s. Both are signed. A great example of m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century West German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Color: Green Styles: Mid-Century M...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Biomorphic Outdoor Dining Table in Aged Terracotta Bronze — 10 to 12 Seats
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary dining table transcends mere furniture, standing as a captivating sculptural work designed to be the focal point of any discerning exterior or interior. It is a ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Exceptional Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Patinated Verdigris
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home's exterior or interior with this elegant matching pair of large vintage solid brass wall lanterns. These lanterns are a testament to classic, timeless design, rem...
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20th Century American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeaker Toy Figures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Three Arm Brass Chandelier Green Silk Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
‎‎Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This brass three-light chandelier was created in this “...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
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2010s Spanish Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper, Plexiglass

Verner Panton Vintage Spiral Lamp SP3 for J.Lüber, 1969
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Verner Panton Vintage Spiral Lamp SP3 for J.Lüber, 1969 Impressive large original vintage chandelier with great sculptural effect. Description: Hanging lamp with three clusters of ...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design classic from the Italian manufacturer Artemide according to a design by Richard Sapper from the 1970s. The Tizio convinces with its clear design language. A minimalist de...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Framed Art Deco Poster "Pianos Daude" by Andre Daude. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Framed Art Deco Lithograph Poster "Pianos Daude" by Andre Daude. Circa 1980s The Poster was created by Andre Daude for his shop "Pianos Daudé" in Paris, France. In Ex...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Paper

Mid-Century German Minimalist String Coat Rack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid Century Gitterwarderobe. Simple wardrobe made of coated metal grille. The upper and part of the lower area are shaped into a shelf. The wardrobe is installed with inte...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Portable Flashlight "Masterlite" by Eveready
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco "Masterlite" flashlight by Eveready is a striking example of industrial design from the 1930s, blending functionality with the streamlined aesthetics characteristic of ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Hello Low Chair - Limited Edition Minimalist design in Art O Textile by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Plastic Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Ash

Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Seat Pad, Herman Miller Chairs, Large Quantity
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair with Seat Pad, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 28 Chairs in total available. Large quantity will change shipping cost, please requ...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mounts (2) Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950- we have a pair available! Large 24" flush-mounts, circa 1955. This light features a stretched double layered shade with brass and a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
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...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood

Italian Postmodern Warrior Wall Lamp by Emanuele Ricci for Sidecar Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare warrior wall lamp from the italian manufacturer sidecar (artemide) based on a design by emanuele ricci from the early 90s. the name is reflected in the appearance of this lamp,...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Constantinople Torched Oak Rectangle Acrylic Floating Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Constantinople Coffee Table – Fumed Oak & Acrylic The Constantinople Coffee Table offers a refined balance of weight and lightness, featuring a solid Fumed Oak top paired with clear...
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2010s Canadian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Bureau vintage Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour Rodet verre fumé, plexiglas
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, design de Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour les éditions Rodet, plateau rectangulaire aux coins arrondis en verre fumé, piétement design en forme de...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass, Plexiglass

Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Bakelite

Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Other

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...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.