What did the Memphis Group design?

The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What is the Memphis Group?

The Memphis Group was an art and design collective formed in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass. The group debuted in 1981 and continued working together until 1987, producing furniture, decorative objects and textiles. Shop a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Who was in the Memphis Group?

Numerous artists and designers were in the Memphis Group. Ettore Sottsass founded the collective and served as its leader. Other members included Aldo Cibic, Andrea Branzi, Javier Mariscal, Martine Bedin, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Michael Graves, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Shiro Kuramata. You'll find a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

When did the Memphis Group debut their designs?

The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Why was the Memphis Group created?

The Memphis Group was created by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass to bring together artists and designers with similar visions. He hoped to combine the ideas of all the members and create single furniture and decorative object designs under one name. You'll find a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What is the Memphis Group famous for?

The Memphis Group is famous for creating the most radical and attention-getting designs of the postmodern period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. Its story begins in 1980, when Ettore Sottsass, then a beacon of Italian postmodernism, tapped a coterie of younger designers to develop a collection for the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair. Their mission was to boldly reject the stark minimalism of the 1970s and shatter the rules of form and function. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn't be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan's 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. The group remained active until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture and decorative objects.

Who founded the Memphis Group?

The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

When was the Memphis Group founded?

The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What kind of style did the Memphis Group have?

The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

How did the Memphis Group get its name?

The Memphis Group got its name from the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." During the group's first meeting led by Italian designer Ettore Sottsas the song was on repeat, and the gathered artists and designers drew inspiration from the title. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass called?

The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.

Memphis Design Group

Post Modern Memphis Table

Swatch 1993

Articulated Sculpture

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti

Memphis Modern Dining Set

Peter Oliver

Pace Gallery

Black Vase Collection

Pair of Post-Modern Table Lamps, circa 1980, Italy

$2,500 / set

Pair of Post-Modern Table Lamps, circa 1980, Italy

By Memphis Group

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of post-modern table lamps, circa 1980, Italy. Probably designed by the Memphis group. White plexiglass diffuser, black lacquered metal dome base, black and yellow metal details.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1990s Post Modern Colorful Abstract Oval Wood Dining Table

$2,495

1990s Post Modern Colorful Abstract Oval Wood Dining Table

By Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, dining table you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration. Outstanding design is exhibited throug...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs

$7,950 / set

1980s Sculptural Coned Leopard Velvet Steel Swivel Stools Chairs

By Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, velvet leopard print, swivel stools you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage IKEA Ry Chrome & Glass Side Table Designed by Tord Björklund, ca. 1980s

$800

Vintage IKEA Ry Chrome & Glass Side Table Designed by Tord Björklund, ca. 1980s

By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA, Memphis Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Similar to pieces by the Memphis Group, Tord Björklund's design exemplifies the postmodern aesthetics and construction of the era.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ettore Sottsass "Atamante" Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

$5,671 / item

Ettore Sottsass "Atamante" Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass in 1986, the "Atamante" vase is a striking embodiment of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement tran...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Memphis Milano Postmodern "Piccadilly" Sculptural Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor

$1,040 / item

Memphis Milano Postmodern "Piccadilly" Sculptural Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor

By Memphis Milano, Gerard Taylor

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Invited to join the groundbreaking Memphis Group, Taylor designed key pieces for their early collections.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Laminate

Ettore Sottsass "Ananke" Italian Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

$7,155 / item

Ettore Sottsass "Ananke" Italian Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass in 1986, the "Ananke" vase is a striking expression of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement transl...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass "Alcor" Italian Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

$9,860 / item

Ettore Sottsass "Alcor" Italian Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass in 1983, the "Alcor" vase is a striking expression of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement transla...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass "Erinna" Postmodern Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

$4,451 / item

Ettore Sottsass "Erinna" Postmodern Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass in 1986, the "Erinna" vase is a stunning expression of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement transl...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981

$2,955

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in Beirut, LB

Designed in 1981 by the visionary Martine Bedin, the Super Table Lamp stands tall as one of the most iconic creations of the Memphis group.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ceramic vase Memphis by Ettore Sottsass red star-shaped color, Milan, late 1980.

$1,818

Ceramic vase Memphis by Ettore Sottsass red star-shaped color, Milan, late 1980.

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, IT

Alessio Sarri ceramiche. Memphis Group, an Italian design and architecture collective founded by Ettore Sottsass, active between 1981 and 1987.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.

$15,850

Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.

By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Kansas City, MO

An icon of post modern design from the Memphis group created by Ettore Sottsass.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Royal Couch by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

$19,221 / item

Royal Couch by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, Du Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics, carpets, furniture, and plastic laminates have play...

Category

2010s Console Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kim Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis-Milano, 1980s

$2,273

Kim Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis-Milano, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Renens, CH

The Kim chair was designed by the Italian architect Michele de Lucchi in 1987: De Lucchi was one of the co-founders of the Postmodern design group Memphis, headed by Ettore Sottsass.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

MELA Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$585 / item

MELA Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ALBICOCCA Ceramic by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$715 / item

ALBICOCCA Ceramic by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

PESCA Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$715 / item

PESCA Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ARANCIO Ceramic by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$586 / item

ARANCIO Ceramic by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

AGOSTO Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$545 / item

AGOSTO Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giugno Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$545 / item

Giugno Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Luglio Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$545 / item

Luglio Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pera Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collections/Memphis

$715 / item

Pera Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collections/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

VIOLETTA Table by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,434 / item

VIOLETTA Table by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tables

Materials

Metal

Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$1,443 / item

Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

MARGHERITA Cabinet by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$20,955 / item

MARGHERITA Cabinet by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Narciso Cabinet by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$10,435 / item

Narciso Cabinet by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

TIGLIO Ceramic by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$612 / item

TIGLIO Ceramic by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ROVERE Ceramic by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$612 / item

ROVERE Ceramic by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ULIVO Ceramic by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$612 / item

ULIVO Ceramic by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

QUARZO Cupboard by Nathalie du Pasquier by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$8,957 / item

QUARZO Cupboard by Nathalie du Pasquier by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cupboards

Materials

Wood

NDP29 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier Post Design Collection/Memphis

$4,035 / item

NDP29 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

EQUADOR Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis

$7,945 / item

EQUADOR Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

MESSICO Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis

$6,218 / item

MESSICO Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Onion Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

$510 / item

Onion Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, Du Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics, carpets, furniture, and plastic laminates have play...

Category

2010s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Small Riviera Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collecti

$12,625 / item

Small Riviera Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collecti

By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, Du Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics, carpets, furniture, and plastic laminates have play...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983

$55,000

TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

In 1980, Umeda received a letter from Sottsass inviting him to join a group exhibition, which was to be the launch of a provocative new design movement: the Memphis Group.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Iris Coat Hanger by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$16,823 / item

Iris Coat Hanger by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

INDIA Woollen Carpet by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$7,945 / item

INDIA Woollen Carpet by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement that had a significant impact on design aesthetics in the eighties.

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP34 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$2,250 / item

NDP34 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP54 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$2,972 / item

NDP54 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP52 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$4,724 / item

NDP52 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP35 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier by Post Design Collection/Memphis

$2,250 / item

NDP35 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier by Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP42 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,422 / item

NDP42 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP38 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$1,409 / item

NDP38 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP32 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$4,763 / item

NDP32 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP49 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,115 / item

NDP49 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP47 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$9,594 / item

NDP47 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP37 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$2,819 / item

NDP37 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP39 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$2,478 / item

NDP39 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP28 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$9,605 / item

NDP28 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP51 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$7,706 / item

NDP51 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP31 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$4,035 / item

NDP31 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP43 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,422 / item

NDP43 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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NDP46 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

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NDP46 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

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NDP33 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$4,035 / item

NDP33 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

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NDP50 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$8,451 / item

NDP50 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

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NDP45 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,979 / item

NDP45 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

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NDP40 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$3,921 / item

NDP40 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Wool

NDP41 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$6,422 / item

NDP41 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP44 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

$11,526 / item

NDP44 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Post Design is a brand owned by Memphis Srl company. Memphis Milano brand was founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of designers and once ended in 1988, Memphis company deci...

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Memphis Design Group For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal memphis design group for your home. A memphis design group — often made from metal, fabric and glass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage memphis design group now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a memphis design group — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A memphis design group is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one memphis design group that is appealing in its simplicity, but Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass and Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Memphis Design Group?

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Questions About Memphis Design Group

What did the Memphis Group design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What is the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group was an art and design collective formed in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass. The group debuted in 1981 and continued working together until 1987, producing furniture, decorative objects and textiles. Shop a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
Who was in the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Numerous artists and designers were in the Memphis Group. Ettore Sottsass founded the collective and served as its leader. Other members included Aldo Cibic, Andrea Branzi, Javier Mariscal, Martine Bedin, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Michael Graves, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Shiro Kuramata. You'll find a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
When did the Memphis Group debut their designs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
Why was the Memphis Group created?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group was created by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass to bring together artists and designers with similar visions. He hoped to combine the ideas of all the members and create single furniture and decorative object designs under one name. You'll find a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What is the Memphis Group famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The Memphis Group is famous for creating the most radical and attention-getting designs of the postmodern period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. Its story begins in 1980, when Ettore Sottsass, then a beacon of Italian postmodernism, tapped a coterie of younger designers to develop a collection for the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair. Their mission was to boldly reject the stark minimalism of the 1970s and shatter the rules of form and function. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn't be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan's 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. The group remained active until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture and decorative objects.
Who founded the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
When was the Memphis Group founded?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What kind of style did the Memphis Group have?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
How did the Memphis Group get its name?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group got its name from the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." During the group's first meeting led by Italian designer Ettore Sottsas the song was on repeat, and the gathered artists and designers drew inspiration from the title. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.