Memphis Carlton Bookcase
It combines functionality and beautiful design that works as a bookshelf room divider and even an open dresser.
Memphis carlton bookcase. The carlton bookcase is probably the most famous piece from the memphis italy line. Carlton bookcase has a dimension of 194 9 x 189 9 x 40 cm. Much more than any individual sottsass is credited with introducing a postmodernist method into layout.
Ettore sottsass carlton bookcase was the defining merchandise of the 1980s memphis group. In the latest instalment of our postmodernism series we explore how its bright coloured. 15 h x 14 x 2 5 details.
Near mint original condition with the original memphis stamp. He studied architecture at the polytechnic of. W 47 5 d 8 2 h 49 cm.
The carlton bookcase was designed by ettore sottsass for memphis milano in 1981 and was made circa 1990. Expect to pay in the range of 6 000 8 000 for an example in this condition. Miniature in 1 4 scale perfectly.
The carlton bookcase was one of the most identifiable furniture designs in the memphis group during the 80s. Carlton bookcase 1 4 scale miniature medium. Wood and laminate dimensions.
Historical museum piece appears in moma new york collection. I can see how since visually speaking the bookcase is certainly going to leave an impression on any viewer. 1981 perfect 1 6 scale reproduction of the carlton bookcase in a limited edition of 1000 pieces numbered and stamped on the bottom of the base.
Iconic carlton bookcase designed by ettore sottsass for memphis milano in 1981 old production manufactured circa 1990. The carlton bookcase is probably the most famous piece from the memphis italy line. In perfect condition in original box.
Expect to pay in the range of 6 000 8 000 for an example in this condition. Carlton is a nine minute conversation piece about an iconic bookcase which stands in an empty gallery space. This historical piece can also be seen in the museum of modern art new york.
Total edition of 1000 this one numbered 317 1000 marked with edition number and e. I can see how since visually speaking the bookcase is certainly going to leave an impression on any viewer. Notes from the archive.
Born in innsbruck austria in 1917 architect designer ettore sottsass grew up in milan. Ettore sottsass carlton bookcase was the defining product of the 1980s memphis group.
