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Santa Monica Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Monica by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp.
Light is E26 or E27. Shade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Piccadilly Table Lamp Gerard Tayler for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Gerard Taylor
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Piccadilly by Gerard Tayler for Memphis Milano.
Light bulb is E14.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Astimelusa Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Astimelusa by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano vetri collection in 1986.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ashoka Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ashoka lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Milano, 1981. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
By Rossi & Arcandi, Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Lucrezia Armchair by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano
By Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An aluminum arm chair designed by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano in 1984 and upholstered in
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Squash Limited Color Edition Violet Ashtray Maria Sanchez for Memphis-Milano
By Maria Sanchez, Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Limited color edition Squash violet by Maria Sanchez for Memphis-Milano.
Brand new item.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Squash Limited Color Edition Gold Ashtray Maria Sanchez for Memphis-Milano
By Maria Sanchez, Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Limited color edition Squash gold by Maria Sanchez for Memphis-Milano.
Brand new item.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bertrand Cabinet by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis, Milano, 1987
By Memphis Group, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Bertrand cabinet by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis, Milano, 1987. Original condition with very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Hilton Trolly Bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis, 1981
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hilton trolley bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Glass
Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Beirut, LB
The Euphrates vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass Tartar Sideboard for Memphis Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tartar sideboard by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis (1985) is remarkable in several ways. Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Hardwood
Titicaca Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
By Matteo Thun
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Matteo Thun wagers on white for a series of objects in porcelain created for Memphis, turned and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ginza Wooden Robot by Umeda Masanori for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ginza wooden robot with plastic laminate, shelves & drawers by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Plastic
"Casablanca" Cabinet, Design by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Napoli, IT
"Casablanca" cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981.
Wood construction with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Marco Zanini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano.
Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in architecture
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Tartar Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tartar Table in laminated wood was originally designed in 1985, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Ginza Miniature Robot Cabinet by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ginza Miniature robot cabinet by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
Additional information
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Laminate
H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 2.76 in
Nara Serving Table, by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Shiro Kuramata
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the 1500s. In our time, Shiro Kuramata has reinterpreted this material for Memphis.
Category
2010s Italian Serving Tables
Materials
Concrete
Castilian Bookcase by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Aldo Cibic
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Castilian bookcase in plastic Laminate by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Volga Porcelain Flower Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis
By Matteo Thun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Volga porcelain flower vase by Matteo Thun (Italy/Austria) for Memphis srl (1983).
Created for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Vases
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Centerpiece mod Murmansk for Memphis, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Turin, Turin
Archizoom Associati, as part of the Radical Architecture movement, until the founding of the Memphis group
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Dublin Couch by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Dublin couch in plastic, metal and fabric by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Schwarzenberg Console Table By Hans Hollein for Memphis Milano Collection
By Hans Hollein, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
through a disembodied presence have made this item a Memphis icon. First produced in 1981, Schwarzenberg
Category
2010s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 63 in
Imperial Cabinet by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano Collection
By Shiro Kuramata, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Imperial cabinet with internal shelf by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano collection
Available
Category
2010s Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 78.75 in W 80.32 in D 13.78 in
Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Alcor Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alcor Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis. Signed on the base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
container with shelf, was originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
Ettore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 89.77 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alioth Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1983. The Venetian glass vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Malabar Sideboard by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Malabar sideboard with cupboard in plastic by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Sideboards
Materials
Plastic
H 90.56 in W 100.01 in D 19.69 in
Nathalie du Pasquier Royal Chaise for Memphis Srl
By Memphis Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Famed MEMPHIS Chaise/Couch by the brilliant Nathalie Du Pasquier (France) from the amazing 1983
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Lacquer, Laminate, Fabric
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano.
Peter Shire is a Los Angeles artist. Shire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl was designed for Memphis in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass. This bowl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Cream End Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cream end table in plastic laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s End Tables
Materials
Plastic
Park Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park coffee table in marble, metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Polar Side Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Polar side table was originally designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1984 for Memphis Milano. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Kristall End Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Lucchi for Memphis Milano.
Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern End Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Royal Couch by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Royal coach by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano collection
Coach in plastic laminate and
Category
2010s Console Tables
Materials
Plastic
Michele de Lucchi Burgundy Writing Dining Table For Memphis Milano Italy, 1985
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic dining table, laminated wood and steel, Michele de Lucchi 'Burgundy' table Memphis Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.74 in W 61 in D 41.3 in
Hyatt Metal and Wood Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Hyatt table designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1984 for Memphis, in metal and laminated wood.
Ettore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Palm Springs Briar Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Tanganyka Flower Vase in Ceramic by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tanganyka flower vase in ceramic by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 19.69 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Niger Vase in Polychrome Ceramic by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Gerard Taylor
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Niger vase in polychrome ceramic by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Zambesi Vase in Polychrome Ceramic by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano Collectio
By Gerard Taylor, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Zambesi vase in polychrome ceramic by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.54 in Dm 11.42 in
Veneta Lumi Pop Art Multicoloured Italian Floor Lamp for Memphis Milano, 1980s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Roma, IT
for Memphis Milano during the 1980s.
This piece is very original as the colours are combined in a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 66.15 in W 21.66 in D 8.67 in
Lodge Bookcase in Wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Lodge bookcase with four drawers in wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 49.61 in W 66.15 in D 11.82 in
Continental Wood Side Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Continental side table designed in 1984 for Memphis, in laminated wood and plastic.
Michele De
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
"Super" Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
most iconic creations of the Memphis group. Constructed from fiberglass, this masterpiece boasts a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Madonna Wooden Table, by Arquitectonica for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Arquitectonica, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Madonna table in lacquered wood, designed in 1984 by Arquitectonica.
Memphis is the great cultural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 56.7 in
Brazil Table Special Edition by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Brazil table special edition in lacquered wood by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Park Lane Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park Lane coffee table in fiberglass & marble by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Euphrates Vase in Porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Euphrates vase in porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Marco Zanini for Memphis - Kita Vase by Toso Vetri d'arte Provo d'autore
By Marco Zanini
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Marco Zanini for Memphis, designed in 1986
KITA, A RED CLEAR GLASS VASE
Pyramid shaped red vase
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 17.52 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of for memphis available for sale. Each of these unique for memphis was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. We have 357 antique and vintage for memphis in-stock, while there are 284 modern editions to choose from as well. For memphis have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. For memphis made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made for memphis over the years, but those made by Memphis Group, Memphis Milano and Ettore Sottsass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- What is a Memphis pattern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Memphis pattern is characterized by brightly colored geometric shapes and squiggly lines. It gets its name from the design collective known as the Memphis Group (Milan, not Tennessee), which embraced Pop art and exhibited a flashy unorthodox sensibility. Shop a range of vintage Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Memphis furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Memphis furniture is a name given to furnishings created by the Memphis Group. This artist collective began producing furniture and decorative objects in 1980 and continued to unveil collaborative designs until 1987. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis furniture.
- Who was in the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Numerous 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.
- What is the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- Who founded the Memphis Group?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A famous piece of Memphis work would be difficult to choose as there are many, including the Suvretta bookcase, Carlton shelf/room divider and the Tawaraya boxing ring bed/seating. The Memphis Group, also called Memphis Milano, was an Italian design and architecture collective that was best known for its bold postmodern furniture. Check out 1stDibs, for some of the most famous pieces of Memphis work.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
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