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Material: Plastic
Moroso Supernatural Perforated Side Chair Set of 4 by Ross Lovegrove
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multisensory design which calls out to be stroked, interpreted through touch and constantly re-processed. Its sinuous lines reach out into the space around it. Solids and voids, absences that become presences when they encounter light, air, the human body. The holes in the backrest, like a perforated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

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Plastic

Minimalist Post-Modern Thick Lucite Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy, thick lucite (heavy) minimalist side table will make a sleek addition to any contemporary design project. Use it at the end of a sofa, as a nightstand, or a small coffee...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Springer Style Faux Goatskin Floating Pouf Coffee Table Brass Base
Located in Bensalem, PA
Super nice coffee table in the style of Karl Springer with a faux goat skin lacquered finish and brass plinth base any questions feel free to reach out
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nanny Still RAAK Brutalist Copper Amber Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Patinated oxidized copper midcentury brutalist pendants hand-crafted by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK - each unique in their execution. Cylinder shaped body with thick amber colored ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Copper

Erté Luminaire
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Of etched glass, illuminated base, numbered 63/250 limited edition, signed "Erté" and manufacturer's name, good condition, chip on back foot that does not affect appearance. Size: 1...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Bakelite

Mulberry Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic camelback sofa with a dramatic, swept-out, flared arm and a flared solid oak leg. The solitary seat and back cushion create a seamless and clean look. The piece is const...
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2010s North American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Linen, Foam, Oak

Mulberry Sofa
Mulberry Sofa
$15,176 / item
Post Modern Smoked curved sculpted Lucite Pink Barrel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Smoked curved Lucite Pink Barrel Chair. Made Circa 1980. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Listing is for (1) Chair only. Dimensions 29" W x 24" D x 29" H
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari brass, chrome and Lucite petite chandelier.    
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Model '811' Dining Chairs by TON
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, model '811', beech, Czech Republic, 1950s. These iconic chairs made after the design by Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s and manufactured by TON in the 1950s. This 81...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Tacchini Equinox Pendant Light by Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
E27 dimmable bulb. A dense, almost mysterious light is filtered through soft and enveloping materials. Luminosity and transparencies fluctuate, creating repetitions of lights and shadows, solids, and voids. Inspired by Object Art and in particular by the works of Enrico Castellani, these elegant fiberglass sculptures – Solstice applique – and Equinox cocoon-suspension lamp – reinforce the strong understanding between Tacchini...
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2010s Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Archivio Storico Fontana Arte Aluminum Pear Tree Blown Glass Floor Lamp Italy
By Archivio Storico Gallotti, Charles Williams, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
A pure and elegant modernist floor lamp designed by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte. The 2198 Model from Fontana Arte is a classic Floor Lamp. The diffuser is in satin white blown ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp, in the style of Louis Poulsen
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp, in the style of Louis Poulsen, Italy 1970s Manufactured in Italy in the 1970s, this desk lamp is an elegant example of the era's fascination ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca. 1970s Original red wool cushions invery good condition. Manufacturer label under the c...
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1950s American Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Pair Tall Table Lamps by Roger Rougier in White & Black Acrylic, Tall
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of large table lamps by Roger Rougier, Canada, 1970s. White and Black Lucite / Acrylic. At thirty eight inches tall these are a stunning and striking pair. We have owned many Ro...
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1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

70s Design Lamp 'Sfera Notte' Gagiplast Orange Edition - Space Age Design Icon
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Space Age lamp, the ‘Sfera Notte’ (Night Sphere) model by Gagiplast, Italy, perfectly captures the bold and imaginative spirit of 1970s futuristic design. Its sculptural form r...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Brown Plastic Dining Room Set Markus Farner Walter Grunder 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dining room set from plastic in a chocolate brown tone reupholstered with light brown textile fabric. The dining room set con...
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1970s Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Treasure"Contemporary one of kind Vanity Desk, Art Silvered Glass, Plexy+Velvet
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TREASURE the masterpiece vanity desk Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking one-of a kind vanity desk. Step into a world of elegance with our exquisite designs, meticulously crafted to captivate and enhance your home style. Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest materials. At Sabrina Landini our glass edges are cut to optimize silver brilliance regardless of lamps, mirrors or tables. Enter the World of Sabrina Landini! Here, a brilliant-cut heart-shaped rose glass shines from a platinum crystal surface, silvered with blossomed flowers, resting on a heart-shaped velvety-brilliant base. Masterfully cut in waves, to reveal such incredible vibrancy and light, with facets to mirror the shape of the iconic Tiffany Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Guzzini, Vase, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plastic vase produced by Guzzini, Italy, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 8.75” H x 8” W x 8” D Diameter of opening: 3”
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Space age dining chairs by Schroeder Henzelmann, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage plastic stackable dining chairs by Schroeder Henzelmann made in Western Germany in the 1970s. Attractive and timeless space age design. Rare chairs, especially to be found ...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

'Tulip' chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with cast aluminum base, plastic shell, foam cushion covered in original leather of the period. Good Condition
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Roly Poly Armchair in Black 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

Mario Bertorelle Disco table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic Mario Bertorelle Disco lamp for JMRDM Massanzago. Adjustable molded plastic disc. 15-25 watt E-14 (European bulb) or higher if LED/CFL. Tested origi...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Veca Sconces in Bakelite, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of veca wall lights produced in italy in the 70s. Wall lights made up of brown cut bakelite plates and a chrome structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderful...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Grete Jalk Teak & Tweed Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk. Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Wall Organizer Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M Ingo Maurer
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Large Wall Organizer Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M is an iconic piece of functional design that seamlessly blends aesthetics wit...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Raffia Bast and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condition: Good vintage co...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Raffia, Plastic, Walnut

Tibetan Sheepskin Bench on 5 Lucite Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory. Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by five custom made Lucite legs. The Tibetan Shee...
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2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Lucite

Expertly Restored - Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model-117 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Teak

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

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece of clean, linear, minimal design, the aesthetic synthesis of the designer's Japanese culture. Invisible side is a light and elegant multi-functional product which can be easi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Eje Ahlgren floor lamp model 2612 by LUCO Armaturfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century floor lamp, model 2612, designed by Eje Ahlgren for LUCO Armaturfabrik in Gothenburg. It features a tripod frame made from steel, partially adorned with a plastic...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

SILVERCRAFT 1920 Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Desk Clock In Gilt Brass & Bakelite
By Farber Bros., Silvercraft
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco desk clock designed by Silvercraft. This is an elegant vintage Art Deco desk clock made by the Silvercraft Clock Co. and retailed in New York City by the Farber Bros, a ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tulip chair mod. 769-S, single piece, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Produced in the United States, production period 1955 (original design). Structure made of white lacquered ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial high-gloss red opaque acrylic/Lucite bench or cocktail table, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th to early 21st-century. Great as a ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Resin, Lucite

Set of 4 Anthroposophical Wall Lamp in Hard Plastic and Copper by Rudolf Dörfler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamps comes with each 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb. Handmade wall lamps of hard plastic and copper by Rudolf Dörfler...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Copper

Post-Modern Polished Brass Double Letter Tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished brass double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 16.5"...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Coffee Table with Glass Top c1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite coffee table with glass top Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern lucite coffee table with a rectangular gla...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Dorothee Maurer Becker Uten, Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, West-Germany
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dorothee - Maurer - Becker, Uten. Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, color is black. Signed Dorothee - Maurer - Becker product of M. Munich West-Germany, circa 1970s. ABS plastic, over...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Custom Framed Antique Swedish Herbarium Botanical Specimens, circa 1890
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful custom framed antique herbarium floral specimens, collected circa 1890. Handwritten names in lovely Swedish script. Specimens include cat's foot, wild oat, and others. Pres...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Plastic Furniture

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood, Faux Bamboo

Miniforms Superpop Low Coffee Table in Green by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Superpop likes to turn plastic into art using a combination of recycling and colour. It thus becomes supersustainable, superlight and supercool, in extremely versatile, compact desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Highland Chenille Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Amp up your space with our fresh mix of plush throw pillows, ready to ship in 3-5 days! While each one looks fabulous on its own, we ascribe to the ‘more is more’ philosophy when it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Plastic Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Gabriella Crespi, Very Large "Fungo" Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A very large "Fungo" table lamp. Designed and produced by Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s. In cast brass and acrylic. Features double signatures, one to lampshade and one to the base. Other designers of the period include Maria Pergay, Ettore Sottsass, Les Lalannes...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Feathers, Down, Walnut, Foam, Velvet

Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

“Graffiti” Bookcase by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1980s
Located in Argelato, BO
Bookcase model “Graffiti” by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s Bookcase of Italian manufacture made by Bieffeplast of Padua in the ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Rosewood and Black Leather 1981 with the ottoman which has a new leather seat. Classic design which will never...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Walnut

Mid-Century Wim Rietveld "1401" Chair For Gispen with Lemonade Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "1401" chair by Wim Rietveld for Gispen. This stylish lounge chair has original enameled gray steel frame, Bakelite armrests, and is outfitted in new lemonade colored uph...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood in New Bouclé Fabric, 1958
Located in Almelo, NL
Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for stilwood in New Bouclé fabric 1958. Incredible so-called 'Lara' sofa designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari, and Renato Toso and manufactured by Stilwood, Italy, 1958. This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a lovely geometrical shape and exists of 2 pieces that fit into each other like a puzzle. This sofa can be freely placed into the room as it's nice and different looking from every angle. The design is made of organic curved lines, alternating with straight, clean lines and curves for an aesthetically beautiful piece from every side. The sofa is recently newly upholstered in an adorable and high-quality white Bouclé fabric. These unique lounge sofas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Eero Saarinen tulip arabescato marble table for Knoll 1970s.
Located in bari, IT
Eero Saarinen’s Tulip table is an icon of modernist design, created in the 1950s. It is known for its elegant lines and minimalist style, designed to eliminate the cumbersome legs of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Folly Bench by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Item of furniture or sculpture? Folly bench expresses both these spirits in its dy- namic, flowing form, inspired by nature. Equally artistic and functional, it is made of rotational...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s Round Mirror , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Plastic frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair Set with 48” Butcher Block Dining Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic original Eames shells chairs paired with solid wood butcher block table. Multicolored molded fiberglass shells in a fun assortment of colors, with metals frames and self leve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Space Age Parsons Side Table from Syroco, 1960s
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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Antonello Mosca for Ycami Aluminum Leather Chairs, Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 4 chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami Collection, circa 1980. Sold as individual pieces. Rare chairs made of aluminum and leather by Antonello Mosca. Postmodern cha...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

CL9 Ribbon Chair by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi Firbreglass Color White
Located in Hamburg, DE
Model CL9 ribbon chair by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Bernini / Italy, circa 1961 / Moulded fibreglass seating section on chrome tubular base. Seating base in colour white, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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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