LUCITE FURNITURE

Just a single piece of clear acrylic Lucite furniture can enhance any room in any style. Some might think that it looks somewhat futuristic but the truth is that this material was actually developed in the late 1920′s in Germany and was first marketed in 1933 during the peak of Art Deco. Because Lucite furniture looks so stylish, it was the perfect match for the chic design ideas of that time.

Lucite and other types of acrylics especially Plexiglas are used in making Lucite furniture. It is also used for soles and heels of shoes. The construction industry also uses it in floors, walls, doors and windows. Still the most typical use of this material is for interior design, with the use of Lucite furniture in particular.

Some interior designers believe that in order to get the favorable attention of the room’s users, furniture should be in contrasting styles, textures and materials. Lucite furniture works very well for this purpose because its clear material allow as it to be mixed and matched with other furniture easily. Other interior designers on the other hand think that Lucite should only be used sparingly, as accents to furniture such as using Lucite for the legs of a table with a marble or carved wood top.

Versatility is one of the best characteristics of Lucite and other types of acrylics. They can be created a variety of ways and they can also be painted with different colors. Lucite tables come in different shapes, which are similar to those table tops that are made of glass. Lucite is strong and resistant to wear and tear and needs little maintenance. The best way to clean your Lucite furniture is by the use of soap and water, later wiping it dry with a cloth. With proper care, your Lucile furniture will retain its chic look for a long of time.

Interior design movements often forget about Lucite furniture. Every once in a while, new designers will rediscover it and incorporate it in a new design trend. Lucite furniture has been in continuous use since it was introduced by the German outfit, Rohm and Hass in 1933 and has not really ever lost its foothold in interior design from the sixties, seventies and even today.

Coffee tables are the most common types of Lucite furniture as they can be creatively combined with a variety of materials in interesting ways. The table top can be made of marble or wood with Lucite legs or a Lucite top with iron or aluminum legs. There are never ending possibilities in making stylish Lucite furniture.

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