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DEL.ICIO.USLiving la vida Lucite
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Once upon a time, I desperately wanted a Lucite coffee table.
I searched for one to fit my tiny 450 square foot studio (that was in New York) and my even smaller budget, and turned up really bad imitations of more expensive styles.
Now that I have THREE times the space and a bit more cash, I’m considering Lucite again.
Of course, there is French designer Philippe Starck’s Louis XVI ghost chairs for Kartell at Allmodern.com ($410 for the one pictured at right).
But I didn’t realize there are quite a few less well-known designers (at least to me) such as Jordan Cappella, Aaron R. Thomas, and Karim Rashid, who also work with Lucite (the patented name for acrylic).
Even Alexandra von Furstenberg (former daughter-in-law of one of my favorite clothing designers, Diane von Furstenberg), recently launched a colorful collection of Lucite tables which hasn’t been getting the best reviews but hey, Lucite is clearly (haha) back in vogue.
Here’s an Adair acrylic coffee table from Overstock.com that I think is kind of cool, and very affordable at $259. It’s a copy of a far more pricey Karim Rashid table.
What are your thoughts on Lucite furniture? Any tips on mixing it with other items? Spotted any good deals?
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By Melissa
June 23, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
The Louis Ghost chair is the king of the lucite world! Based on what I’ve seen $410 is the cheapest price around!
I really like the coffee table you found! It has built in magazine racks - haha!
I think with lucite furniture you should limit the number of pieces so they can truly stand out as art. I wouldn’t have a full lucite dining room set - I would have the table, but then get different chairs - like a set of Eames chairs! With the coffee table you found, I would go with a very modern square armed sofa. That would rock against the curve of that table!
By Jordan Cappella
June 24, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Dear Nedra,
Thanks for including me in your article.Very cool. One of my designs can be seen on page 293 in the June issue of Intsyle Magazine (Cameron Diaz is on the cover) Check it out if you get a chance!
Thanks Again!
Jordan Cappella
By Nedra Rhone
June 24, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
Thanks Melissa, I thought the built in mag racks was a funny touch ( i need those!!). And great point about the squared off sofa. the one I have now is way too curved…and frankly, that’s what I hate about it.
By Melissa
June 24, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
Nedra, be sure to check out the reviews on Overstock - seems multiple shoppers have had problems with this particular table - even warping!!
By Anne Ewen
October 31, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Hi Nedra-
I thought you might like to know that we are launching a newly expanded online store in a few days. We will be offering more acrylic tables, chairs, lighting and accessories online to the general public. (items previously available only to interior designers and custom order clientele.)
www.aaronrthomas.com
We appreciate the mention in your article and hope that we can make you a fan.
Anne Ewen artist, designer Aaron R Thomas Design