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Material: Plastic
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Fredrick Ramond, USA, 1987
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of ceiling fixtures designed in 1987 by Fredrick Ramond and signed. They each comprise a horizontal square, black molded acrylic body that has a recessed opening and socket at i...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Butterfly Crystals Wall Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Decoration Butterfly Crystals with frame polished
stainless steel. With swordfish artwork on plexiglass with
Swarovski carved crystals inserts.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$53,513 / item
Wooden Square Storage Coffee Table Carlo Hauner for Forma, Italy 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you a unique and versatile piece of furniture designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1960s for Forma, Italy. The square walnut veneer table is not only aesthetically pleasing, but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Scandinavian Pendant Light in Rope, Wood and Perspex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Scandinavian style pendant light from the 60s.
Metal frame with jute rope, plastic light cover and wooden parts.
The lamp has one sockets for incandescent lamp with screw base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass and Acrylic Mid Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A brass and marble arc floor lamp. This wonderful mid century modern arc lamp features a classic modern set of materials in brass and marbl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Plastic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
FLOS Stylos Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1984, the Stylos floor lamp illuminates with a striking simplicity that is anything but ordinary. A halogen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,415 / item
"Bo" Stackable Colored Chair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bo" is a stackable chair (max 8 pieces), designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, in polypropylene monobloc available in mustard yellow, white, carnation or gray colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Playful Pop Art "Footsie" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1980s Pop Art "Footsie" coffee table features four elegantly arched mannequin legs supporting a textured Industrial steel top.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,242 Sale Price
30% Off
Industrial wall or ceiling light by Johan Johansson for Triplex, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Masterful designed lamp by Johan Petter Johansson. Model Triplex had its own factory starting in 1919 in Sweden.
Widely used as an industrial lamp in Scandinavia in the middle of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sen-Su Lounge Armchair with Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking statement piece, this lounge armchair boasts a contemporary allure marked by geometric and sculptural lines. The zig-zag shaped legs are meticulously crafted of tubular steel which sustain the seat (37.5 cm height) and backrest made of molded reinforced steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$5,612 / item
Jacques Grand Cocktail Table in Lucite and Brass
Located in New York, NY
Clearly cool. Our Jacques collection is the perfect blend of simplicity and glamour, modern and traditional. In clear Lucite with brushed brass accents, it's low and lounge. The size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,200 / item
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid 20th century Art Deco classic black and white Murano glass chandelier is characterized by its dramatic downward lights and superb simplicity.
The three-light chandelier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our newest Estudio Persona dining chair. A comfortable seat is partnered with a sculptural back and blocky, padded legs. A comforting softness combined with constructivist sturdiness...
Category
2010s North American Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
Saturn 177f, 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...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Magnets
Yves Klein Blue "IKB" Glass Table, Made in France
By Yves Klein
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yves Klein Blue "IKB" Pigment glass table
This brand new and iconic Yves Klein IKB blue table is from an edition that begun in 1963 under the supervision of R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$24,000 / item
Mirror "Ultrafragola" by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s, 1st Edition
Located in bruxelles, BE
First edition of the magnificent Ultrafrogola light mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 70s. Wear due to time and age
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Mirror
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Fall Colors, Oil on Canvas, 1977
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
$4,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Wall Mirror in Volcanic / Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the allure of this wall mirror, a striking addition to modern interiors. Its fluid contours, textured volcanic surface, and bronzed reflection make a bold visual impact, i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Fiberglass
$3,900 / item
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Guzzini Sirio Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Harvey Guzzini Sirio table lamp
Materials: White and orange acrylic globe. 2 back ornamental nuts, brass tubular screw. Bakelite socket.
Measures: ...
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$365 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Category
1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$728 Sale Price
20% Off
1960's Lucite Cascading Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Denver, CO
1960's Lucite acrylic cascading chandelier hung in the University of Northern Colorado's Grand Ballroom. The University of Northern Colorado located in Greeley Colorado built the gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,495 / item
Abstract Irregular Shape Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A demure, edged beauty stands ready to spruce your space.
This custom rug of ours displays a palette of muted hues, carefully framed by sharper edges to make a subtle statement.
RA...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Acrylic
$960 / item
Tunnel Candelabra in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
The Tunnel Candelabra by Brent Warr is an evocative fusion of sculpture and function. With its softened geometric limbs and matte white finish, the piece conjures a sense of movement...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Handmade Ceramic Wall Sconce, U-Sconce by Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The U-Sconce is a small, brutalist-inspired wall sconce, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY.
Th...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Plastic Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
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.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$1,695 / item
Sunset 284a, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color.
The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Magnets
Set of 4 Air chair in Black by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Air-Family takes its name from the “air-moulding” technology that makes it possible to create highly resistant yet super-lightweight products out of polypropylene added with fibregla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT1" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored insi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pop Art Dining Chairs and Table Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen Denmark c 1989
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art multicolored vintage three ( 3 ) dining chairs with one ( 1 ) table model Dark Horse designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium, Denmark, circa 1989.
A stunning set with multicolored chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Post-Modern Stainless Steel Bar Set by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern stainless steel bar tool set by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 6.5"W x 8.25"D x 1"H. The set includes cocktail ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Stilnovo inspired Danish Pendant Light from E. S. Horn. Its made from black powder coated aluminium, translucent acrylic, perforated steel an...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$347 Sale Price
25% Off
Foscarini Lumiere Small Table Lamp in Warm White and Black Chrome
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp with direct and diffused light. hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish, white on the inside and colored on the outside. In the turquoise, cherry red and warm w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D x 2.5 H cm
Period of Time: 1960
Country of origin: Germany
Condition: In very goo...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Bakelite
$33 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Mid Century Modern Glass Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
Mid Century Modern Glass Coffee Table]
Mid-century modern glass coffee tables emerged as popular pieces design...
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Plastic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Linda Coffee Table in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
The Linda Coffee Table has a bold architectural presence that can anchor any living room. The oversized piece is covered in a complex plaster and paint mix and adorned with 12 sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
Post Modern Ernesto Gismondi "Sintesi Faretto" Wall Light for Artemide, 1975
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Ernesto Gismondi "Sintesi" wall lamp for Artemide, an iconic example of 1970s Post Modern Italian design. The lamp is sometimes cited as an early example of Memphis design.
...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
$570 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter
By Ronson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter
Space Age design - Modern office decor
Measures : 8,5cmx6,5cm H 12cm
Material : Lucite
Wear consisten...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Black High-Gloss Nekton Stools by Zaha Hadid for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Zaha Hadid was the first woman to be awarded the distinguished Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 and is internationally known for her built, theoretical and academic work. Her reco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, restored 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The ch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,250 / item
Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in High Point, NC
A three-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s.
Backside features a built in shelf.
13.5” seat he...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Two Lampira Sconces by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian vintage wall lamp model "Lampira", with ABC lid and white opaline glass shade designed by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Leather Club Chair & Ottoman Saporiti Italia Attributed, Low Profile Oversized
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Leather club chair & ottoman Saporiti Italia Attributed, low profile oversized
Offered for sale is a low-profile, overscaled leather club chair and ottoman that is unsigned but at...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,800 Sale Price
62% Off
BUC - Red laundry basket
Located in Calenzano, IT
The laundry basket you've been waiting for forever.
The BUC laundry basket is the perfect solution for those seeking practicality without sacrificing design. With an elegant Made in...
Category
2010s Italian Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
FLOS Bon Jour Versailles Small Chrome Lamp w/ Soft Avo Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and timeless design is a result of the collaboration between Flos and acclaimed designer Phillippe Starck. Blending together two dynamic pieces—the Flos 2017 design Bon Jour Lamps and the Versaille candleholder created by Baccarat—the Bon Jour Versailles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
set of Gucci displays
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
These stunning display stands by Gucci embody the elegance and sophistication of the iconic Italian brand. Each stand is adorned with the "Gucci" logo, engraved in polished brass let...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,803 / set
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light
Located in East Freetown, MA
Authentic mid-century modern swag spaghetti lamp. Cloudy clear lucite with 8 foot cord.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Postmodern W.O. Table Lamp by Sacha Ketoff for Aluminor, France, 1980s
By Sacha Ketoff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, postmodern table lamp from the French manufacturer Aluminor after a design by Sacha Ketoff from the 80s.
This draft was created in a competition as part of the exhibition "Lum...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with rush seats (ca. 1950s, USA).
Compact piece, ideal for smaller rooms with space li...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique Organic Form, Small Tripod Natural Beige Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
White tripod coffee table by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 64 x H 30 cm
Materials: FRP
This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Available in black.
Inspired by three-leg utensils whic...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian modern red plastic chairs 1050 by Marcello Siard for Longato, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red plastic chairs 1050 by Marcello Siard for Longato, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod 1050 entirely in bright red plastic. The seat and backrest have a curved and rounded li...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Garrault-Delord French floor lamp
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful and rare 1971 French lamp, all original.
It is placed between the ceiling and the floor in contrast.
Adjustable height 210-230 cm (model in photo) or 260-280 cm via 50 cm e...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by The Artifort Group For Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100.
This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978.
Designed by the Artifort de...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, chrome, plastic
New Cabling
3x 40W,E27 or E26 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$442 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Arco Style Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arco Style Italian Adjustable Floor Lamp. Adjust from 80" up to about 93" tall. Heavy Square Base with a Chrome column and arching chrome neck. Fuly adjustable, even shade pivots....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Longwave" is a high back swivel armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame, varnished swivel steel base golden bronze or raw black finished and optional cushion in polyester fiber.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions:
D. 37.4", W. 38.2", H. 45.3", Seat H. 15.7"
Retuning a Classic! Like a 1960s motorcycle with a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with constant flowing lines, this has been designed as a personal space within the home or office for the ultimate relaxing and reading chair. Available in a full range of fabrics as well as Diesel’s treated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo cabinet mobile Combi center 1960s.
By Joe Colombo, Bernini
Located in bari, IT
Storage unit from the Combi Center series, stackable element system with wooden frame, aluminium sliding panels and light level with perspex diffuser. Mahogany wood, aluminium, mirro...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Cloud Shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini
Located in Neuss, NW
Extravagant CLOUD shelf from 2004 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini. High-quality white polyethylene corpus with eight compartments. The individual modules can be used as a ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Hello' by Denys Sokolov x Noom, Tiger Mountain 002
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Hello
Designer: Denys Sokolov
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, metal, textile
Fabric: Dedar, Tiger Mountain col.002
Dimensions:
Height: 78 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern 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.