What happened to Michael Graves?

Perhaps Michael Graves’ (1934-2015) most well-known design for Swid Powell, The Little Dripper (1986) is a 10-cup coffee pot born from Graves’ preference for drip coffee and a lack o...

A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...

We are offering here a large number of Michael Graves designed postmodern club chairs or lounge chairs produced by David Edward Company. We have p...

1985 Iconic Alessi sugar bowl and creamer designed by Michael Graves. Made Taiwan Stainless Steel Creamer 5 x 4 w x 2.5 h Sugar 5 x 4 x 3.63 h Original sugar spoon is included. ...

Marvelous vintage Modern to Postmodern maple square dining table with blue laminate inlaid top designed by Michael Graves for Craftwood a Division of Sonnenberg Ind. Ltd. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it has been totally refinished. There is a scratch on the laminate top we have done our best to disguise but it is still visible. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: If you love this dining table we have several other Michael Graves style pieces for sale here in separate listings. Check them out!! What a DELIGHTFUL Dining Table!!!! WOW!!!! This is a MAGNIFICENT vintage Modern to Postmodern square dining table comprised of straight narrow rectangular maple legs and a beautiful blue laminate inlaid top designed by Michael Graves for Craftwood a Division of Sonnenberg Ind. Ltd. It was specified by Michael Graves who redesigned the Topeka Public Library in 1998. The rest of the project’s furniture for the 100,000 square foot addition specified by him as well. He collaborated with several celebrity designers and created some of the most avant-garde and high style furniture in the 1980’s. SUPER COOL!!!! The construction method of this table is celebrated with a marvelous square tabletop featuring a lovely blue laminate inlaid surface surrounded by a marvelous maple edge, four straight, narrow maple legs, & lower apron. In addition to being great looking… it is very sturdy! It will be WONDERFUL in your dining room or kitchen surrounded with a foursome of fabulous chairs, and if you’re in the market for a set of awesome dining chairs, we have several listed here for sale that would be BEAUTIFUL with this table… check them out!!! There you have it… magnificent Modern to Postmodern style, versatility, high quality structure, and an iconic reputation to boot. This dining table is EXACTLY what the designer ordered! Michael Graves was born July 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an American architect, educator, designer, and principal of Michael Graves & Associates and Michael Graves Design Group. He earned his master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University in 1959. He began his career in 1962 as a professor at Princeton University where he taught for nearly four decades and would later establish The Michael Graves College...

This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...