American Lucite Armchairs by Jeff Messerschmidt: Sleek and Stylish
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A pair of American Lucite armchairs by Jeff Messerschmidt, Lucite and chrome frames with original cream upholstery. Signed to frame. Messerschmidt is an American artist and furniture designer known for his pioneering use of acrylic and Lucite. Jeff Messerschmidt made Lucite his signature medium, changing it from kitsch to cool. During this time he pioneered techniques for bending and binding Lucite piping in attractive, light-but-stable forms. Height 81 cm, width 56.5 cm, depth 58 cm
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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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