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What happened to Michael Graves?
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What happened to Michael Graves is that the architecture and design firm came under new leadership following the death of founder Michael Graves in 2015. Over the course of his long career, Graves and his firm designed more than 350 buildings and 2,000 products. The firm continues to operate out of offices located in New York, Washington, D.C., and other cities. Shop a range of Michael Graves furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne.
The coat Clock is a miniature a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Michael Graves Backgammon Set with Carry Case
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon folding game board and playing pieces designed by Michael Graves.
One of the oldest table games has found a new sense of style in this backgammon set - where strategy c...
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Games
Materials
Wood, Beech
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002.
Signed with Graves' signature incised in small metal disk on underside.
Features a cherry-finished wood box that opens up to a game board, with a built-in, pull-out drawer contaning original game pieces and accessories including 6 polished metal game tokens, 2 dice, classic Monopoly money, Chance and Community card sets, and also two velour drawstring bags to hold houses and hotels.
Dimensions of board: ??Closed: 16 inches L x 8 inches D x 3.5 inches H / Open: 16 inches L x 16 inches D x 3 inches H
Notes from the Archive:
?American architect, Michael Graves' legacy includes designing over 350 buildings, and 2000 products. The Michael Graves Design brand at Target was the first example of an architect/designer having his own consumer brand of products. This collection transformed the retailer from a discount store to a design destination. It was Graves' own idea to design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous Bauhaus Chess Set...
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
ALESSI Italian .925 Silver Tea/Coffee Service / Michael Graves (USA)
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Michael Graves (USA)
ALESSI SpA (Crusinallo, Omega, Italia)
Italian 925 Pure Silver
Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Piazza w/ Tray
Edition # 64 / 99
(Design: 1984 / Production: 2003)
D...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
One-of-a-kind vitrine desk by architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece features a rectangular burl maple veneer...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Two Seater Sofa by Michael Graves in Birdseye Maple and Black Fabric 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Small, faceted sofa/settee designed by Michael Graves composed of a stained Birdseye Maple frame with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet....
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
