Italian Plastic Design Unsung Rare And Sustainable Icons
Italy’s unsung plastic design movement reinvented everyday living in the 1960s–70s. With moulded plastic, vibrant colours and bold, friendly shapes, makers like Gedy, Velca, Vastill and Bilumen—and designers Bartoli, Rossari, Olaf von Bohr, Hasuike and McCann—crafted objects that were practical, affordable and distinctly modern. In this guide, we show how to spot authentic pieces, why collectors love them, and how to style them today.