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Table Lamp Tahiti by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
, different designs, shapes and materials. In the early 1980s Memphis split the design world. It became a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Charleston Floor Lamp Martine Bedin
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Remarkable design by Martine Bedin and one of the icons produced by Memphis Milano. The (halogeen
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Never Too Much Bench 3 by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Memphis Group Benches
Materials
Enamel
Never Too Much Bench 4 by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Memphis Group Benches
Materials
Enamel
Never Too Much Stool 9 by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Memphis Group Stools
Materials
Enamel
Never Too Much Stool 6 by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Memphis Group Stools
Materials
Enamel
Memphis Torchieres by Peter Shire
Located in Cathedral City, CA
OLYMPICS.SHIRE, WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH ETTORE SOTTSASS AND HIS MEMPHIS MILANO GROUP,DESIGNED AN EDITION
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Memphis Torchieres by Peter Shire
Located in Cathedral City, CA
OLYMPICS.SHIRE, WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH ETTORE SOTTSASS AND HIS MEMPHIS MILANO GROUP,DESIGNED AN EDITION
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Brilliant Memphis Style Ceiling Light, 1980
s
By Brilliant Leuchten AG
Located in FERROL, ES
on the design of the Memphis group.
Measurements: 34 cm. in diameter. 20 cm. tall.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bronze Silver Patina Croft Console
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shape and clean lines evoke early Memphis Group designs with an updated contemporary finish. The antique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Ultra Fragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the aesthetic of Sottsass and his design collective, the Memphis group. The group became leaders in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
Matteo Thun "Sherry Netherland" Glassware
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Southampton, NY
Matteo Thun, co founder of the Memphis Group, designed glassware manufactured by Barovier e Toso
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Peter Shire
b 1947
Expo 97 Platter
By Peter Shire
Located in Bastrop, TX
Peter Shire is a founding member of The Memphis Group. An international design movement that came
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Vase
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By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Sottsass was the founder of Ettore Sottsass Associati and the Memphis Group. He designed various objects
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$9,398
Peter Shire Espresso Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
of craft, fine art, and industrial design. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Memphis
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Espresso Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
of craft, fine art, and industrial design. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Memphis
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$100 / item
Tall Peter Shire Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
craft, fine art, and industrial design. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Memphis Group
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$150 / item
Peter Shire Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
craft, fine art, and industrial design. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Memphis Group
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$125 / item
Large Genio Coffee Table by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Fiam Italia, Italy, 1980s
Located in North Vancouver, BC
Massimo Iosa Ghini is also a member of the avant- garde design movement Memphis Group with Ettore Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Brown Wooden Metal Bookcase Shelf, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
decade that witnessed the rise of iconic Italian design movements such as Radical Design and Memphis
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Table
Acilio
by Alessandro Mendini for Zabro, Nuova Alchimia
By Alessandro Mendini, Zabro
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
beautiful and stylish example of design from the Memphis group, the phenomenon from the 80s.
Cast iron with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern End Tables
Kyoto Round Table by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, purposely awkward forms.
Kuramata was soon asked to join the experimental design group MEMPHIS, incepted
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Jawbreaker Table
By Gabriela Noelle
Located in Miami, FL
Part of the Goody Bag collection, the Jawbreaker table is directly inspired by the Memphis Design
Category
2010s American Other End Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Acrylic, Lucite
$950
Peter Shire, Memphis Group California Art Pottery Teapot
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in New York, NY
, Italy, France, Japan and Poland; Shire has been associated with the Memphis Group of designers, has
Category
Late 20th Century American Tea Sets
Matteo Thun, Memphis “Nefertiti” Vase, circa 1981
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
. After meeting Ettore Sottsass, he became a co-founder of the 'Memphis' group in Milan and was a partner
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vases
Rare Chairs by Artist and Memphis Designer Peter Shire
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alluding to earlier styles. The Memphis Group designed furniture, ceramics, glass and metal objects from
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Red Superrari Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in Denton, MD
the Memphis group, designed the original Super Lamp for the inaugural presentation in 1981 This
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sand Chair by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Memphis Group Stools
Sand Chair by Kueng Caputo
By Kueng Caputo, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
The young Swiss-born team Kueng Caputo practice design as response with an emphasis on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Stools
Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Dutch Design Memphis Group style desk lamp, 1980s
Memphis Group style typically combines circles
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Memphis Wall Clock Green Marble Pattern du Pasquier and Sowden, Neos Italy 1980s
By George Sowden, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern wall clock designed by the Memphis Group founding members and couple, George Sowden and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Memphis Wall Clock, Red Marble Effect, du Pasquier
Sowden x Neos, Italy, 1980s
By George Sowden, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Chicago, IL
Red, black and green postmodern wall clock that is out of production. Designed by the Memphis Group
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Floor Lamp Designed by Olle Andersson for Borens, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
resembles the Memphis group style.
Maker: Boréns
Attribution Mark: This piece has an attribution mark
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Wall Clock by du Pasquier and Sowden for Neos, Italy, 1980s
By George Sowden
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern wall clock designed by the Memphis Group founding members and couple, George Sowden and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Ultra Fragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the aesthetic of Sottsass and his design collective, the Memphis group. The group became leaders in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
Ultra Fragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the aesthetic of Sottsass and his design collective, the Memphis group. The group became leaders in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
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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 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 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 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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