Style Inspiration : Lovely Lucite
Thursday 2nd April, 2009
by Roséline
Absentmindedly flipping through past issues of domino awhile ago and came across a favourite vignette {above} in the first ever issue, and was reminded of how beautiful lucite can look when paired with the perfect pieces and accessories . . .
{a lucite console is the perfect complement to a large antique French mirror and weathered floorboards}
{lucite office furniture in a february 2005 versace ad campaign featuring madonna and shot by mario testino; aside: also included, the eames soft pad aluminum group chair}
{lucite bases make these large mirrored coffee and end tables appear as if they are floating . . .}
{see also:}
* further reading
* caring instructions for lucite
* custom lucite trays {via here}
* lucite letters
{p.s.} Lauren Moffat Spring dress give-way continues until Thursday
{images: 1 – domino spring/summer 2005 – photography by squire fox; 2 – from boudoir by hilary robertson via concrete and honey; 4 – livingetc.}
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i have got to start using more lucite!
It’s so great. Love these images.
xo
Brooke
Thanks for the link to my post on How to Clean and Care for LuciteTake care
Patricia
hey there- thank you for the link to my lucite post! sadly, i just did a bit of an update on how to RUIN lucite, not care for it! quelle bummer! oh, well, live and learn.
thanks again!
m21
.vanessa — you’re so welcome! and how exciting — shall check it out at once.
Paris Atelier — thank you!
die tagliche revolution — please seen Nicole Cohen’s comment below
Nicole — thanks for the link!
Abby — definitely; that first issue is still one of my all-time favourites
A. Kuefer — shall find out for you and thank you!
Lauren — such a lovely comment — thanks so much!
coco+kelley — feel the same way — not fussed about the LV ones either, but adore these vintage Versace ads, especially this one in particular
Mademoiselle Frou-Frou — yes, sadly less than 4 wonderful years . . .
Decortherapia, Bonnie & Dana — thank you!
DolceDreams — thanks so much!
MMmmmm, love it all!!!
Oh, I love lucite…and soo miss Domino! You have such exquisite taste…
Nathalie
I love lucite, especially coffe tables and chairs. One of my favorite pieces ever is a Helena Rubenstein Lucite chair, found in The Paris Apaprtment Boutique (link: http://www.theparisapartment.com/boutique/index.php?p=41)
Lovely!
Totally agree. One of my favourite Australian Vogue Living issues has an article on Pippa Holt’s house and she uses one. All her mags are stacked below – its amazing – looks like the magazines are the table. Beautiful post x
LOVELOVELOVE
Yor pics are always eye candy!
LOVE the table. It really adds an element of space
Simply fabulous! Madonna looks so chic! I Love Your Place and all the Lucite too! And those beautiful flowing white dresses below too… So elegant and glamorous! :)
that last picture is EXACTLY how I want my living room to look! I am in love with those mirrored lucite pieces. Thanks for sharing!
i love it. especially that last image!
OF COURSE….I’m loving Madonna’s shot, and i’ll take one of those chairs $$$ please.!
Jen Ramos
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Everyone’s gotta have a little bit of lucite!
Yum. That second image is absolute perfection. I’m still scheming about how I can get this one client to go for some lucite—totally living vicariously through him!
i LOVE the top image – it’s a bit how my room looks now (lucite mixed with chinoiserie style).
domino started in 2005? it seems so short-lived…it will be missed.
xox
While lucite furniture can certainly look beautiful and make a look more spacious, there is a balance that must achieved. Too much lucite and a room can loose character. It should be used to accent another piece such as the middle picture when the lucite table is accentuating the mirror.
Who knew lucite could look so fabulous. Love these pics. Beautiful post.
the Lucite aside (I adore it, too) Madonna looks amazing in that photo. She’s got those big, enormous, gorgeous eyes. Fabulous.
I never would have thought of using lucite furniture on my own. But seeing it here, I really like it.
Love mirror tables… This post is so good. Maddonas picture is pure glam…
I loved lucite in the 70’s and I’m glad to see it back again. It’s so beautiful. Love the desk.
the black chairs in the 1st photo are stunning.
you KNOW i love me some lucite!! beautiful picks. also – total aside – i really can’t stand madonna in ads usually. the louis vuitton ones were well done and she STILL bothered me. but i loved the versace. good call ;)
Can I have everything from every picture? To die for.
xoxo
Rebecca June
Love that top image!
Love that office where Madonna is sitting! Gorgeous!
xoxo
I adore that top photo. The lucite perfectly frames the haphazard pile of books.
adore the lucite!!
Love the lucite but lust after that huge french mirror! Gorgeous images, they make me want to edit my place again!
Lisa & Alfie
Oh I love lucite!
Your blog is always so beautiful it nearly kills me. Especially now that I’m buying my first house!
Love Lucite. Would die to have a ghost chair in my apartment. Always, always looks great on floorboards painted white.
Glorious!
love the mirrored sidetable… anybody have an idea who it’s from?
great post!
Such kwl pics… Not a massive fan of Lucite as I always feel like I’m going to go through them hehe, but that antique mirror is amazing.
Xxxc
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Domino and I were soulmates from the first time I saw the top image. RIP
Ah, I love lucite and try to have some in every part of the house. That top image inspired me to actually buy that piece which I use as a dresser under a mirror in my bedroom. Love this post!
xo
Love the idea of Lucite letters!!! So hot.
For some beautiful plexi chairs, check out plexi-craft. Love the Z chair. I have pics posted on my blog at
http://sketch42.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/happy-birthday-david/
Check it out.
The mirrored “floating” tables are fabulous…
wow i never knew lucite could look this good
i specially like the first picture the girl looks amazing
wow, these are great inspiration!! i’m currently looking for a set of at least 4-6 lucite chairs. any ideas??
xx
Kara
Wonderful post! I love Lucite and the images are so pretty. Great for a small room so you can still see the floor and give the illusion of more space :) I love your list of links! Fabulous idea :)
xoxo
Judith~
Gorgeous, just gorgeous!
Oh my! This is very lovely.
-J.
Oh, I really do love lucite! Love how it can cause otherwise cluttered spaces to appear open. That first vignette is lovely.
Gorgeous pictures! Lucite sure does make the room look more spacious & light :)
xx
the top image is beautiful! and just letting you know your happy list is up! thanks so much!!!