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Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s
$465.92
£348.21
€390
CA$642.76
A$704.03
CHF 370.67
MX$8,402.32
NOK 4,723.85
SEK 4,318.31
DKK 2,972.64
About the Item
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant and highly decorative postmodern tray produced between the late 1970s and early 1980s by Studio Inox.
This rectangular tray, crafted in durable and functional 18/10 stainless steel, features a three-dimensional decorative design concentrated on the handles. Seamlessly integrated into the single-body structure and without cutouts, the handles are “carved” in a manner reminiscent of marquetry and filled with two veneered plywood shapes, each topped with four small turned solid-wood cones that resemble studs.
The veneer used is a pre-composed wood veneer—an “imaginary burl,” as it does not come from a single wood species but is created through an industrial process that deconstructs and reconstructs natural wood. This technique allows for decorative sheets with uniform grain patterns and colors that can be customized by the designer. This type of veneer was widely used by Ettore Sottsass, who developed it for ALPI in the 1980s and first employed it in the Memphis collection.
A striking contrast is provided by the thin raised border of gold-plated steel that runs along the entire perimeter of the tray.
The tray is used but in good condition: the wooden elements are in excellent shape, while the stainless-steel surface shows signs of use such as small scratches, visible in the photos.
Within our selection, two serving plates from the same collection as this tray are also available.
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.
- Similar to:Ettore Sottsass (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980 circa
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The item is used but in good vintage condition. It shows minor signs of wear, such as light scratches, as visible in the photos.
- Seller Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7868248004692
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