On display

Shelf ”Carlton”

Ettore Sottsass (1917 - 2007)

Artist/Maker

Manufacturer: Memphis

DatesDesigned: Designed 1981

Material / Technique

Wood, laminate

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 195 x 190 x 32 cm

Inventory numberNMK 40/2014

AcqusitionPurchase 2014 with funds from Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation

Other titlesTitel (sv): Hylla "Carlton" Titel (en): Shelf ”Carlton”

DescriptionDescription: The shelf has become a symbol of the postmodern design of the 1980s. Its primary function is not to accommodate a lot of books, on the contrary, it expresses qualities that are more closely associated with a sculpture. The Italian design collective Memphis was founded in 1981, with Ettore Sottsass as one of the members. They revolted against the modernist design ideal and introduced new combinations of patterns, colours and shapes.

Exhibited

Collection

Geographical origin

Geogr. härkomst: Italy

MaterialWood