Household utensils

Artist/Maker

DatesDesigned: Designed ca 1950 Manufactured: Manufactured 1960s

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 39 x 27,5 x 1,5 cm [a) upphängningsplatta] l x diam: Mått 18,5 x 2 cm [b) potatisskalare] l x w x thickness: Mått 18,5 x 5,3 x 4 cm [c) stekspade] l x w x thickness: Mått 34,5 x 3,5 x 2 cm [d) förskärare] l x w x thickness: Mått 19 x 1,7 x 2 cm [e) skalkniv] l x w x thickness: Mått 15,5 x 3,5 x 1,8 cm [f) konservöppnare] l x w x thickness: Mått 30,5 x 3,5 x 1,5 cm [g) brödkniv] l x w x thickness: Mått 23 x 3 x 1,6 cm [h) lilleman]

Inventory numberNMK 65/2017

AcqusitionDonated 2017 by the Friends of the Nationalmuseum, the Design Fund

Other titlesTitle (sv): Köksredskap Title (en): Household utensils

DescriptionDescription: The domestic research institute Hemmens forskningsinstitut i Sverige was founded in 1944, to rationalise domestic and household work with cogent, scientific methods. Standardisation and more efficient tools were included in the research project, and this set of ergonomically designed kitchen utensils were one result of their efforts.

Exhibited

Collection

Geographical origin

MaterialPlywood (Wood), Teak (Wood), Stainless steel (Metal, Steel)

TechniqueIndustrial design

Object category