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Richard Meier Bowls and Baskets

American, b. 1934

Richard Meier is a world renowned architect. He began making collages almost 55 years ago, as a young student in Rome collecting crumpled papers and other detritus he found strewn throughout the city's ancient streets. Meier joins a rich tradition of architects devoted to the art of collage, including Mies van der Rohe's De Stijl-inflected outings, Archigram and Superstudio's psychedelic utopian visions, and OMA's postmodernist mashups. Collaging, after all, is a practice that, like architecture, involves the manipulation of space, the juxtaposition of materials and a considerable amount of world-building.

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Creator: Richard Meier
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece

Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful post modern design by the well known architect Richard Meier. Measure: 10 inches.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Richard Meier Bowls and Baskets

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Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls
Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls

Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined matched pair of silver-plated postmodern bowls designed by celebrated architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, New York, circa 1980s. Executed with Meier’s signature archit...

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Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Large silver plated. Made in Italy.

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Richard Meier bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Meier bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Meier bowls and baskets, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Richard Meier were created in the modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by and Franco Bucci.
Questions About Richard Meier Bowls and Baskets
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    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.