Memphis Milano Palace Chair by George J. Sowden
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Toronto, ON
The solemnity and essentiality of Palace by George J. Sowden make this chair a true icon of the silent transformation of Memphis. Palace reinterprets the rationalist forms of design ...
Wood, Lacquer
1980ies Palace chair designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1980ies Memphis Milano Palace chair in colored lacquered wood designed by George Sowden, 1983.
Plywood
Palace Wood Chair, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Palace chair in colored lacquered wood, designed in 1983, by George Sowden.
Wood
Palace Chair by George Sowden for Memphis, Milano, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Sowden for Memphis "Palace Chair", 1983. Multicolor form with arms. Completely original with very few signs of use.
Wood
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in Skokie, IL
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983 Dimensions: 34 1/2” h × 19 1/4” w × 19 1/2” d Materials: lacquered wood Condition: Very good vintage ...
Wood
PALACE Chair by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed for the 3rd Memphis exhibition by George Sowden (UK), it is a melding of his memories of British Arts & Guilds (Macintosh, etc.) and a rectilinear homage to Gerrit Rietveld ...
Lacquer
Palace Chair by George J. Sowden for Memphis Group, Milano, 1983
By George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
fit for a king. this „palace“ chair doesn’t really feel royal – but very „memphis“. no wonder, because its designer, george j. sowden, was a founding member of the famous memphis gro...
Wood
Palace Chair by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden
Located in Denton, MD
Designed in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Every element of the palace chair intensifies its rectilinear layout, with intense color and simple forms.
Wood
$2,720 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Flamingo Bedside Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Flamingo bedside table in laminated wood and plastic, designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence....
Wood, Plastic
$980 / item
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Orinoco Vase in ceramic, was originally designed in 1983 by Masanori Umeda. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma from the Kuwasawa School of Design in Tok...
Ceramic
$980 / item
H 3.55 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Parana Ceramic Fruit Bowl, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Trigonal ceramic fruit bowl in pastel colors was originally designed by Masanori Umeda in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma fro...
Ceramic
$3,100 / item
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mimosa End Table with Glass Top, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Mimosa end table in plastic laminate with glass top, designed in 1984, by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the...
Glass, Plastic
$16,970 / item
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sides. George Sowden was born in...
Wood
Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Lido" sofa / loveseat / settee designed by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982. This early example retains the original fabric and finish in very good condition. An icon of...
Metal
$9,050 / item
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Madras Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier, from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Madras table has a beautiful contrasting laminate pattern top, designed in 1986 by Nathalie du Pasquier. Nathalie du Pasquier was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1957.She has li...
Laminate
$35,810 / item
H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano. Peter Shire is a Los...
Wool, Wood
$25,590 / item
H 79.93 in W 149.61 in D 11.82 in
Gritti Bookcase, by Andrea Branzi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Andrea Branzi, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gritti bookcase in plastic laminate, wood, metal and glass. Designed in 1981, by Andrea Branzi. Andrea Branzi, architect and designer, born in Florence, where he graduated in 1967, ...
Metal
$16,953Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.17 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
Probably the most iconic of all Ettore Sottsass' designs, the colourful Carlton is half room divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Designed in 1981, the Carlton for...
Laminate, Wood
$29,805 / item
H 77.17 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase and room divider, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and seemingly rand...
Wood, Plastic
$1,750
H 44.5 in W 33.75 in D 33.5 in
Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dutch, 1980's “Memphis” style chair is comprised of vividly colored geometric forms and and grounding, black frame and strikes a playful balance in its colors and shapes. Memphi...
Metal
$18,465 / item
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Emerald Side Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Emerald Sideboard in wood, plastic laminate and mirror, designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 1985. Nathalie du Pasquier was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1957. She has lived and worke...
Wood, Plastic
$8,522 / item
H 57.49 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Marmo Chair in Wood by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Marmo chair in wood by Nathalie Du Pasquier by Post Design collection/Memphis Additional Information: Mahogany structure, seat in wood veneer, back in printed textile. Collectio...
Wood
$2,890 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection Additional Information: Chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered in pink or black chi...
Plastic
$1,497 / item
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Primula chair in metal and wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis Additional Information: Painted metal structure, painted wooden seat and back, feet in rubbe...
Metal
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