Furnishing fabric ”Manhattan”
Artist/Maker
DatesMade: Made 2012 Designed: Designed 1943 - 1944
Material / Technique
Dimensionsl x w: Mått 500 x 135 cm
Inventory numberNMK 195/2017
AcqusitionGift 2017
Other titlesTitel (sv): Textiltryck "MANHATTAN" Titel (en): Furnishing fabric ”Manhattan” Etikett (sv): Inredningstextil Manhattan Etikett (en): Furnishing fabric Manhattan
DescriptionDescription: Fleeing Austria for Sweden in 1933, the architect Josef Frank was hired by Estrid Ericson, founder of Svenskt Tenn, in 1934. Together they built a style in which objects of different origins and expression were mixed to create individual, comfortable interiors. Frank’s vibrant fabric patterns, with long repeats, set the tone: different patterns would typically be used for curtains, cushions and upholstery. Manhattan was designed during the war when Frank, who was Jewish, chose to live in the US..
Collection
MaterialLinen (Textile fibre)
TechniqueTextile print (Print)
Object category