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Memphis Style – Postmodern Expression – van den Hoek – ’93
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Esther van den Hoek – 1993 – A Postmodern Expression in Memphis Style
Wood and lacquer, with characteristic spherical accents.
This intriguing creation by Esther van den Hoek from 1993 embodies the playful and boundary-pushing spirit of the Memphis style, a movement that rebelled against the rigid modernist aesthetic and subordinated functionality to expression.
The work balances between furniture and sculpture, challenging traditional notions of form and use.
The construction, executed entirely in wood and finished with vibrant lacquer, displays a dynamic interplay of geometric elements. The round seat with perforations, the vertical slats, and the unexpectedly placed backrest contribute to the object's almost theatrical appearance. The characteristic red spheres, playfully positioned along the armrest and back, add a graphic rhythm reminiscent of the distinctive style of Ettore Sottsass and his Memphis group. More than a chair, this work is an artistic reflection on the relationship between form and function. The combination of asymmetry, contrast, and unexpected constructions makes this a distinctive collector's item for lovers of postmodern design and avant-garde furniture design.
Dimensions approx.
620mm high
400mm deep
400mm wide
This design object is an art object, not a piece of furniture.
This listing will be carefully packaged and shipped.
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ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight62 cmWidth40 cm
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Private sellerTilburg, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 0 sales