1980s Two-Tier Lucite Coffee Table from Philip Carr Estate
Two-Tier Lucite Coffee Table c. 1980. rectangular frame with cut corners, two panes of glass, height 19.69 in. length 43.31 in. width 19.69 in. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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- Lucite - Lucite was invented in 1931 by chemists at DuPont. It was crystal clear, resistant to water and UV rays, and was low density yet stronger than previous plastics. Like Bakelite, Lucite was used extensively in war supplies during WWII.
After the war, the plastics were used for jewellery and other items. Lucite rings were highly popular during the '50s and '60s, as were Lucite handbags. In 1993, DuPont sold its acrylic resin operations, and the Lucite name now belongs to Lucite International in Southampton, UK.
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