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Material: Plastic
Returnable Items Only
Maharam Pillow, Unisol by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Unisol by Verner Panton 001 black/white Created by Verner Panton in 1965, Unisol is a graphic pattern featuring rows of black ellipses on a white round. The ellipses ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow Assembled Check by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Assembled Check by Paul Smith 004 Posy A direct translation from the runway, Assembled Check is based on a printed silk blouse from Paul Smith’s Spring/Summer 2015 Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Names by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Names by Alexander Girard 001 Crimson on White In his design work, Alexander Girard repeatedly explored an interest in the characters and symbols that comprise langu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Catifa Desk Chair by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, 2004
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair, model Catifa, was designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, for Arper, in Italy, in 2004. It has a bi-color shell in polypropylene, red outside and white inside, that is set ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of White Lacquer, Lucite and Glass Nightstands by Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and Lucite with a milk glass tops. The pieces have beautiful lines and great presence, they are solidly built and crafted loc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass, Lucite, Oak

Petite Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. 55 inches in diamet...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Yki Nummi Large 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi large 'Lokki' pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland. Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known Finnish design classics. The name Lokki comes from ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Lucite

1/6 Industrial Louis Kalff NB93 Pendant for Philips, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Industrial Philips NB93 pendants or flush mounts in very good condition. We have six of these lamps available. The outside of the shade is lacquered in a beautiful petrol color...
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remain one of his most popular lighting designs. Panton developed the Panthella table lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

1/6 Small ‘Licht-Drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Small ‘Light-drops’ Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition. Six available. Handblown glass 18 cm. (7 Inch) globe with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass. The p...
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Modern Three Axis Hanging Light Fixture, Dimmable LED, Adjustable Geometries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hanging Axis Light is a modular lighting fixture that relies on its center of gravity to maintain equilibrium. The brushed brass connector holds each dimmable LED tube in place...
Category

2010s American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Grande Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. Comes in 55 inch an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Clear Acrylic 'Stooble' (Stool x End Table), Multipurpose Sub-Surface Terrarium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'The Stooble' is cross between a stool and a side table that is both functionally and aesthetically flexible. Like the other members of our 'Bond Series', the completely transparent acrylic Stooble is defined by the trough nestled underneath its surface. The trough enables you to curate your own sub-seat terrarium, or to display your own accents, oddities, and other objects of intrigue. Its transparent nature allows the piece to house accents that compliment its surrounding environment while also creating a sense of space. This aesthetic flexibility allows the table to synergize perfectly with almost any design project. To accommodate the more practical sitter who would prefer to use the piece's surface as a seat, we added an angled acrylic panel beneath the trough to serve as a conveniently-placed footrest. The 'Bond Series' is a line of acrylic furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy This is model 4601 3-5 In very good conditions
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of small Cocoon table lamps from the 1950s. The beautiful structure creates a warm and very cozy light. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. Condition: V...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces. We have the matching chandelier. PRICED by PAIR.  Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W. With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Quadrifoglio Pendant Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Guzzini, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'QUADRIFOGLIO' Pendant Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini. Made in Italy, 1970's. Classic italian design on this wonderful pendant lamp. ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream color case, the radio works but it takes a while to war...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Rare and Important 'Fru-fru' Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and Important 'Fru-fru' Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in the 1970s. Lotus-like design comprising of multiple acrylic petals spi...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Cocoon Pendant Lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Cocoon hanging lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa. The lamp is comprised of a curved wire frame and is enveloped in a translucent layer of resin, casting a warm and invi...
Category

20th Century Italian Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alessio Tasca for Fusina Acrylic Prism Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Alessio Tasca for Fusina Acrylic Prism Sculpture, 1970s.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Tubular Chrome and Lucite Zig Zag "Z" Drinks Table, USA, circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Post Modern zig zag shape "Z" side, end, or drinks, occasional table. Rendered in Chrome plated tubular steel with three slanted central supports and a plexiglass acrylic luci...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Post-Modern Desk Clock by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern desk clock by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The clock is in good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 2.5"D x 5.25"H. It is Quartz alarm clock made in Taiwan t...
Category

Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

bbpr lamp for torre velasca
Located in Medesano, IT
STUDIO B.B.P.R. Suspension named "Torre Velasca" - 1956 Grey and white interior lacquered metal frame and reflector, clear methacrylate diffuser Grey and white lacquered metal, tran...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1970s Rougier ' Bird of Paradise' Table Lamp, Canada
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic 'Bird of Paradise' table lamp from Roger Rougier, Canada. Elegant sculptural fan of pearl finish acrylic shell sitting on a thick brass base . Contain one E26 ceramic ...
Category

1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Infiny Medium Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror infiny medium wall decoration mirror made with led lights with mirrored glass and plexiglass creating an infiny mirrored effect. Exceptional pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Glass

Mid century Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather long Curved back Pillow Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century post modern De Sede gray leather long curved back Pillow sofa. Very unique half moon shaped designer loveseat with very high end thick s...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in orange cord fabric. Consists of two lounge chairs of the largest 3x3 format in the seri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood

One Coffee Table "Amanta" Fiberglass Black by Mario Bellini for C&B, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This side table or coffee table is made of fiberglass (Fiberlite) in Black. It is square with an indented tabletop. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1960s. Thi...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

La Mamma set, armchair and ottoman UP5 and 6 by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning La Mamma set, 2000 series, made of the UP5 lounge chair and its UP6 ottoman. An iconic design created by Gaetano Pesce in 1969, controversial because of the light it spotte...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Restored Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Navy Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of our restored vintage Chesterfield sofa, a classic embodiment of comfort and sophistication. Crafted in the 1970s and revitalized by our experienced c...
Category

1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of small Cocoon table lamps from the 1950s. The beautiful structure creates a warm and very cozy light. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. Condition: V...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of super pendant lamps from Foscarini Italy
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic pair of lamps with body and cable in orange silicone rubber, capsule and lampshade in transparent polycarbonate. This lamp is prepared for installation both indoors and out...
Category

Early 2000s Plastic Furniture

Materials

Rubber

Modus Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Off white plastic office swivel chair with orange/red wool fabric resting on an aluminium base with the original castors which functions well. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno i...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Lucite & Brass Electric Desk / Mantel Clock by Telechron
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous solid lucite with brass accents electric desk / mantel clock by Telechron, circa 1940s. The clock is in very good working condition and keeps accurate time. The brass dial...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Brass

small Art Deco Candle sticks 1930s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely set of real Art Deco candle sticks .Black Bakelite feet , comes with a curved chrome candle holder . Manufactured by Noordermeer Holland 1930s
Category

1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Set of 8 Max Stacker Conference / Office Chairs by Steelcase Strafor, Usa 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original MAX STACKER Conference / Office Chair set of 8 by Steelcase Strafor Edition, made in the USA 1970's / 80's. Yellow plastic seat and back o...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-Century Slatted Wood Bench with Green Vinyl Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Mid-Century Slatted Bench, a perfect fusion of vintage charm and modern restoration. This bench has been meticulously crafted from robust wood and revitalized by our skilled craftsmen, ensuring both durability and style. The bench boasts a fresh walnut stain, adding warmth and depth to its appearance, and is sealed with a high-quality lacquer for a lasting finish. These restorative touches not only enhance the wood's natural beauty but also ensure the bench's longevity. A standout feature of this piece is the newly added 2.5-inch thick tufted cushion, which provides a welcoming and comfortable seating area. This cushion is freshly upholstered in a striking green vinyl fabric, adding a vibrant and contemporary touch to the bench's classic design. Resting on sturdy tapered legs, this vintage modern bench...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Coronado 3 Seater Sofa by B&B Leather Foam Italy 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
3 seater sofa, foam padding, leather upholstery. Good conditions, with small signs of usage.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam

Vintage Space Age Pair of Aluminum Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage Space Age cast aluminum table lamps, circa 1970s. A sleek and minimal cast aluminum form with a convex body terminating in a weighted spherical base. Paired with a po...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging light fixture or lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there are a couple places in the fiberglass that aren’t exactly perfect and there is some yellowing to the inside shade. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid 20th Century. They say “All that glitters is gold… well, this spectacular swag pendant light may not exactly glitter BUT, it IS… GOLD SPUN FIBERGLASS!! Even BETTER in our book!!! Talk about… SWAG-O-LICIOUS!!! The ovoid outer shade is comprised of a lovely golden spun fiberglass weave surrounding a cylindrical white plastic cylindrical inner shade which extends a bit at the top and bottom where a wonderful teardrop wood pull switch hangs in wait of a tug!! Three brass arms extend from the socket and impale into the three purposed holes in the cylinder which hold the top rim of the shade. It. Is. FABULOUS!!! It screams Mid-Century Modern MAGNIFICENCE and will be incredible in your home whether over the desk of a home office, in a sitting room over a wonderful chaise lounge, or in your kitchen or dining area above your table. And this wonderful gold color will blend in beautifully with your décor and make a stylish statement in any room. This is it…. The swag pendant hanging light fixture you’ve been looking for. And easy to install since all you need to do is plug it in and swag away, no wiring necessary!! Clean, classic, timeless! What are you waiting for? Light up your life with this golden treasure… and make it YOURS!!! Fixture Size: - Overall Length: 11 x 74 Inches (Cord + 36”) - Body Size: 16.5D x 11H Inches - Total Length of Chain: 74 Inches - Weight w/Chain: 2.93 Pounds - Weight w/o Chain...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid-Century Black Bakelite Telephone Table Lamp, 1950
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century black Bakelite telephone table lamp by Safnat Milano. The telephone has chromed fittings. One led light in the telephone handset. It ...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Articulating Desk Task or Table Lamp by Phillips, circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern articulating and adjustable desk task or table lamp rendered in red and black powder coated steel by Phillips, circa 1980s.
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Area Lamp Red by Neal Small 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Area lamp in an unusual red model attributed to the nicknamed Prince of Plastic by the New York Times, Neal Small. Who spearheaded the design in the late 1960s thanks to hi...
Category

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

Materials

Acrylic

Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or dining table with a black universal segmented base and a light blonde laminate top wi...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern orange dome or pendant hanging light fixture by Lightolier. Comprised of orange enameled metal, hardwired, 3 bulb socket, 3 way switch, white cha...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Wire

1970s Custom Built Gerrit Rietveld Style Oak and Acrylic Utility Cabinet
Located in Garnerville, NY
This wonderfully constructed utility cabinet was the creation of the Upstate New York artist, Leonard Buzz Wallace (1932-2021). Wallace was an accomplishe...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Pine

Makio Hasuike Midcentury Set of Make-Up and Storage Italian Boxes for Gedy, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury set of spherical plastic make-up and storage boxes. Makio Hasuike designed this set during the 1970s, as a part of the Roberta collection, and produced Gedy it. The set is composed of a stunning rare vintage make...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plastic

Sputnik 1960 Space Era Cigarette and Matches Desk Holder in Steel Plastic
Located in Miami, FL
Sputnik space era cigarette holder. Extremely funny and very hilarious piece, created during the space era back in the 1950s. Crafted in the shape of a Sputnik in black and cream ...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Concorde Model Black Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Concorde model black in fiberglass in black matt finish. Scale 1/36em on polished brushed aluminium base. Exceptional and unique piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Plastic Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Eames PAC, pivoting armchair on cast aluminum base, with yellow Naugahyde padded swivel seat on gray fiberglass shell. It is in wonderful vint...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Modern Club Chair Flame Stich Geometric Fabric by Gaines of Tennessee
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern club or lounge chair with flame stitch geometric fabric and chromed plastic trim by Gaines of Tennessee. Beautiful condition...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Expanding Bar or Cocktail Cart by Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak expanding bar or cocktail cart by Poul Hundevad. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Navy Blue Velvet with Chrome Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of mid-century aesthetics with our expertly restored Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Sofa Bed. Our skilled craftsmen have poured exp...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, 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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