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Creator: Michael Graves (b.1934)
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...
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Early 2000s Michael Graves (b.1934) Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
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...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Michael Graves (b.1934) Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood, Beech
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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1990s American Post-Modern Michael Graves (b.1934) Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set.
Original postmodern Michael Graves chess and checkers set.
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Michael Graves Backgammon Game Set, circa 2000
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
A backgammon board designed by famed architect Michael Graves.
New in box; only opened for photography.
Imported, circa 1990.
Signed with metal tag.
Finely constructed of cherr...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Michael Graves (b.1934) Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Wood
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Questions About Michael Graves (b.1934) Collectibles and Curiosities
- What happened to Michael Graves?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024What 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.