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What is the architectural style of Richard Meier?

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What is the architectural style of Richard Meier?
Richard Meier is most often associated with the 20th-century branch of the Rationalist movement. Rationalism prizes logical, ordered designs rather than ornamental flourishes. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Richard Meier pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Birch

Richard Meier Custom Lamp Table
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Meier custom lamp table, black lacquer with cord notches. Surface height 21.50" high Signed on underside RM.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Maple

Richard Meier Cocktail Table for Knoll
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 860T cocktail table for Knoll International. Limited production. Made from lacquered maple wood. Rounded corners and a slatted X-base. Designers initials engraved on underside.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Swid Powell Postmodern Skyscraper Bowl Silver-Plate, 1990s
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
Located in New York, NY
A designer Postmodern period sterling silver-plate bowl by American artist and architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell Co., made in Italy, 1992. Piece is formally known as the "Skyscraper" bowl. Marked "Swid Powell", "RM", "Made in Italy", "Silver Pate", on bottom as shown in images #12 and 13 (hard to read.) Great as a standalone piece or as a vide-poche catchall for a table, desk, vanity, etc. Dimensions: 2.13" H x 5.94" Diameter. About Swid Powell: Well known for its promotion of fashionable ceramics, silverware, and glass by leading international, generally Postmodernist, architect-designers the New York-based Swid Powell company was founded by Nan Swid...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Pr. Postmodern Silverplate Candlesticks by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, 1980's
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of post modern silver plate candlesticks, by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Very hard to find, especially in pairs, this impre...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Meier large bowl / centerpiece silver plate for Swid Powell .
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful centerpiece designed by the well known architect Richard Meier . This is a large almost 12 inches diameter .
Category

Late 20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

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