When I come across anything made from fiberglass in my vintage treasure hunts I get very excited. Fiberglass as a material for everyday, household items is just not common today. Current uses for fiberglass include more industrial products not found in the home [except for that fluffy pink stuff we put in our walls to keep the house nice and toasty].
But, think back to the era when Charles and Ray Eames were molding their fiberglass chairs and it is a different story. The strong, yet moldable and shapable material gave us the beautiful flowing lines of the classic Eames shell chairs and found its way into many mid-century homes in the form of everything from lampshades to tabletops and trays.
I love the texture and luminosity of fiberglass. It can vary from completely opaque to somwehat translucent. In some pieces, like this beautiful butterfly embellished bowl [just added to the shop], the strands of fiberglass are very apparrent and are interwoven with metallic gold fibers.
For more fiberglass fabulousness be sure to check out Hip Haven's Retro Bullet Planters, available in a dizzying array of colors. [p.s. they also have some really cool light fixtures too!]
