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NDP45 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP45 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP50 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP50 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP40 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP40 woollen carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP41 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP41 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP44 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP44 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP48 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP48 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP36 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP36 woollen carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP30 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP30 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
NDP53 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP53 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small Sottovento Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such
Category
2010s More Carpets
Materials
Wool
L. Sottovento Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such
Category
2010s More Carpets
Materials
Wool
SMALL BIRDS Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics
Category
2010s More Carpets
Materials
Wool
ROSA Chest of Drawers by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
ROSA chest of drawers in Wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis
The product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Marmo Chair in Wood by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
1981, Du Pasquier was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Wood
GRANITO Chest of Drawers by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collect/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics, carpets, furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
PALM SPRING Woollen Carpet by George J.Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
PALM SPRING woollen carpet, by George J. Sowden for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen
Category
2010s More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Big Birds Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collec/Memphis
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the co-founders of the Memphis Group. Her numerous designs for decorated surfaces such as fabrics
Category
2010s More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tulipano Chest of 21 Drawers by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collect./Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Sottsass and Olivetti. In 1981, he was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, the design movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Dining Chairs
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced by the bold aesthetic of Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group. Designed in the 1980s, the chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
design movement: the Memphis Group. Sottsass—who had participated in an earlier experimental design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Ceramic vase Memphis, “HSING” by Ettore Sottsass blue star, Milan, late 1980s.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Sarri ceramiche. Memphis Group, an Italian design and architecture collective founded by Ettore Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic vase Memphis, “HSING” by Ettore Sottsass yellow star, Milan late 1980s.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Sarri ceramiche. Memphis Group, an Italian design and architecture collective founded by Ettore Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Postmodern red black white floor lamp, xl, Neukro Menden, Memphis Germany 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
CE marking on the label.
Memphis
The Italian Memphis Group was a design and architecture group
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,083 Sale Price
32% Off
Ceramic vase Memphis, “HSING” by Ettore Sottsass red star Milan, late 1980s.
Located in Milan, IT
Sarri ceramiche. Memphis Group, an Italian design and architecture collective founded by Ettore Sottsass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Memphis Wall Clock by George Sowden
Nathalie du Pasquier for NEOS Lorenz
By George Sowden, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Tilburg, NL
du Pasquier. The postmodern design of the Memphis Group was very influential in the 1980’s. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
R-Vase by Ettore Sottsass – Limited Edition Design, 1995
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
also a founding member of the Memphis Group, whose designs revolutionized the 1980s design scene with
Category
1990s French Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
$7,898 Sale Price
30% Off
New Contemporary High-Low Textured Carpet with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Urban, and Loft interiors. From
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Tribal Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, International, Bauhaus, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Urban, and Loft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,759 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Indian Kilim Souf Rug with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Urban, and Loft interiors. From
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,599 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Indian Kilim Souf Rug with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Urban, and Loft interiors. From
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Indian Kilim Souf Rug with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Urban, and Loft interiors. From
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pasadena, TX
20th century.
Sottsass was the oldest member of the Memphis Group — a design collective, formed in
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980
By Georges Briard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, geometric shapes and playfulness are associated with the 1980s Memphis Group design movement.
Shown with
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Ettore Sottsass Loto Rosso Polotronova White and Black Round Marble Dining Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
founding the Memphis Group in the 1980s, which had a profound impact on postmodern design. Sottsass had a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Sofia mirror M
Located in MADRID, ES
. Reminiscent of 80s shapes and the bold post-modern designs of the Memphis Group, Sofia is daring while
Category
2010s Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
$1,717
Boho Artisan Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Plinth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
geometric simplicity of the round form, evoking the playful energy of Postmodern design and the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Tall Mug Sculpture, Dated 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Loto Rosso Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in Carrara White Marbl
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
founding the Memphis Group in the 1980s, which had a profound impact on postmodern design. Sottsass had a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1980s White Postmodern Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Postmodern, Memphis Group-influenced design at its finest! White with red, green, and yellow black. This
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Loto Rosso Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in Marble and Black Me
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
.
In the early 1980s, Sottsass founded the Memphis Group, a design collective that brought together
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Ettore Sottsass Inspired Post Modern Chair by Samo, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the "Carlo Scarpa Samo" tables. While not part of the official Memphis Group, Samo's designs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Wooden Umbrella Stand
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
the Memphis Group, a design collective that brought together young designers and artists. The group
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wool
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Ettore Sottsass, Aluminum Umbrella Holder for Rinnovel, 1955, Italy
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
influential Italian architect and designer, best known for his role in founding the Memphis Group, a design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, England
profound influence on 20th-century design and his pivotal role in the Memphis Group, a groundbreaking
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Stoja Wall Lights from Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in KUTNO, PL
colors, directly references the aesthetics of the Italian Memphis group – a rebellious design movement
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Untitled
Plywood Sculpture by Govert Heikoop, 1986
By Govert Heikoop
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
creates a dynamic, fluid quality, inviting close interaction. Influenced by the Memphis Group’s bold
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Postmodern, Memphis Group-influenced design at its finest! Black with white, red, green, and yellow accents
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Pair of Metal Floor Lamps Boy and Girl by Remo Buti for Neofos, Italy, 1980s
By Remo Buti
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
the famous design magazine Domus number 711 from december 1989. Famous design like Memphis group
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Montenegro Carrara Marble
Granite Console for Ultima Edizione
By Ultima Edizione, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Almelo, NL
20th century. He was the oldest member of the Memphis Group, a design collective formed in Milan in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Granite, Carrara Marble
Striking Avant Garde Postmodern Armchair in the style of Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Weesp, NL
works of Shiro Kuramata, Michele De Lucchi, and the Memphis Group.
Designed to make an impact, the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern, Art Moderne, Retro, International, Bauhaus, Modernist, Memphis Group Design, Eclectic, Industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,927 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman
d Style
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Postmodern Folding Accent Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style.
Features a Memphis Group
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Memphis Design Group For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal memphis design group for your home. A memphis design group — often made from metal, fabric and glass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage memphis design group now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a memphis design group — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A memphis design group is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one memphis design group that is appealing in its simplicity, but Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass and Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Memphis Design Group?
Prices for a memphis design group can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $14,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,183.
Questions About Memphis Design Group
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. 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. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
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