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Peter Shire: Original Memphis Milano Brazil Table in Lacquered Wood, Italy 1981
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in New York, NY
1/4 D x 28 1/4 H.
Literature: Memphis: Furniture Milano, manufacturer's catalogue, 1981. Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 80 in D 31.25 in
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Table Lamp by Memphis Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) swivels up and down.
Designed for the inaugural 1981 MEMPHIS exhibition, this lamp harkens to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Michele De Lucchi KRISTALL Side Table for MEMPHIS srl
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the inaugural 1981 Memphis collection, this very popular design by Michele De Lucchi (one of
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ashoka table lamp is an early Ettore Sottsass lighting masterwork for the introductory 1981
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table 'Brazil' by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano, 1981
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in Berlin, DE
The 'Brazil' table was created in 1981 by designer Peter Shire for the Italian brand Memphis Milano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Early Martine Bedin "Super" Lamp for Memphis Milano, Postmodern 1981
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
wonderful "Super" Lamp, designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 and produced by the revolutionary Post-Modern
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Laurel Lamp
By Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
participated in the original
1981 Memphis experiment (Michael Graves was the other). The Jewish Museum in NYC
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Ettore Sottsass Polychrome Memphis “Tahiti” Table Lamp, Italy, 1981
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ettore Sottsass
Italy, Contemporary. Tahiti lamp, designed in 1981.
Polychrome enameled metal
Category
2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Memphis Milano Teje Vase by Matteo Thun, 1981
By Matteo Thun
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Memphis Milano by Matteo Thun, Italy, 1981. Very good condition with no chips cracks or repairs.
vase: 24
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Memphis Milano Tuja Vase by Matteo Thun, 1981
By Matteo Thun
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Memphis Milano by Matteo Thun, Italy, 1981. Vase in very good condition with no chips cracks or repairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This desk lamp is made in the famous Memphis style. The Italian Memphis Group was a design and
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Treetops" Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1981
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
Ettore Sottsass "Treetops" floor lamp for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
"Casablanca" Cabinet, Design by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Napoli, IT
"Casablanca" cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981.
Wood construction with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
Hilton Trolly Bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis, 1981
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hilton trolley bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Glass
Carlton Memphis Milano Bookcase or Room Divider by Ettore Sottsass, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Memphis Milano Carlton bookcase by Ettore Sottsass. Post-Modern, sculptural, multicolor "Carlton
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Paint
H 8 in W 12 in D 2.75 in
Ashoka Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ashoka lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Milano, 1981. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Chad Teapot, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Chad teapot was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis, in 1982. The decorated white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Matteo Thun Nefertiti Teapot, Sugar bowl and Tuja Vase for Memphis Italy, 1981
Located in Kansas City, MO
Matteo Thun Nefertiti teapot, sugar bowl with Tuja vase for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981. Glazed and
Category
Vintage 1980s Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.25 in W 9.25 in D 7.75 in
Mandarin Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano.
Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in architecture
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Tartar Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. In 1981 he founded the Memphis Group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Metropole Clock, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Milano in 1970 where he started working with Ettore Sottsass and Olivetti. In 1981, he was one of the co
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Clocks
Materials
Plastic
13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Broccoli Fruit Bowl, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the US. In 1981 he was one of the founding members of the Memphis group. He works as an architect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Gritti Bookcase, by Andrea Branzi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Andrea Branzi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gritti bookcase in plastic laminate, wood, metal and glass. Designed in 1981, by Andrea Branzi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Colorado Ceramic Teapot, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
studies in the US. In 1981 he was one of the founding members of the Memphis group. He works as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Baykal Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the US. In 1981 he was one of the founding members of the Memphis group. He works as an architect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tigris Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis Group, a group that has radically changed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Memphis Milano. Red and white porcelain for a rounded shape and metal handles.
George Sowden was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Indivia Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Memphis Design Oval Vertical Mirror in a Purple and Green Triangles Frame
By Memphis Group
Located in Pasadena, CA
This piece features a mirror framed with dark purple and olive green glass triangles.
Memphis
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Volga White Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
studio. Co-founding member in 1981 of Memphis Group, the design movement that so shaped events in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
-Metadesign Inc. Among his most important projects in 1981 is the Tawaraya bed for Memphis. He has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kariba Fruit Bowl, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
acquainted with Ettore Sottsass and starts working in his studio. Co-founding member in 1981 of Memphis Group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Colorful Post modern George Sowden Square Dining table Zig Zag Laminate top 1981
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
sits on 4 Colorful lacquered wood legs and a 2-tone white laminate zig zag top. Made in Italy. C. 1981
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
H 29 in W 59 in D 59 in
Rucola Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981, he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Sottsass and starts working in his studio. Co-founding member in 1981 of Memphis Group, the design movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
container with shelf, was originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
Ettore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 89.77 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
Roma Green Armchair, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
perfects his studies in the US. In 1981, he was one of the founding members of the Memphis group. He works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
from the 70s and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Stand: "E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. For further information please see authenticity info below
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
and 80s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 78.75 in W 80.32 in D 13.78 in
Alcor Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alcor Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis. Signed on the base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Brazil Side Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Brazil side and console table in lacquered wood, was originally designed in 1981 by Peter Shire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
2 Fililla Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
.
Martine Bedin was born in Bordeaux in 1957. In 1981 she was one of the founding members of the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
32 Ananke Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Rigel Glass Bowl, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
at the University of Florence and perfects his studies in the US. In 1981 he was one of the founding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis Group, a group that has radically changed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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1981 Memphis For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1981 memphis for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1981 memphis — often made from wood, metal and laminate — can elevate any home. 1981 memphis have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1981 memphis made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group and Memphis Milano each produced beautiful 1981 memphis that are worth considering.
How Much are 1981 Memphis?
Prices for 1981 memphis start at $200 and top out at $21,500 with the average selling for $8,871.
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