Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, By Martine Bedin From Memphis Milano

The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true collector's item.Martine Bedin was born in Bordeaux in 1957. In 1981 she was one of the founding members of the Memphis group, She works as an architect, industrial designer and professor. Her works are exhibited in many museums and private collections.Memphis is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene, Memphis turned upside down all of the existing parameters on living. Ettore Sottsass as the backbone of the group, design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, materials and patterns, expanding the creative limits of the industry. Memphis became a symbol of New Design. Its influence is still clear in various sectors of production and beyond.Additional info:- Dimensions: H. 15.75" inches- Materials: Ceramic- Pricing: Prices do not include VAT.- Purchased products are shipped with forms of authenticity by Memphis Milano. Ceramic and Porcelain items as well, contain a decal which shows the signature of the designer, and the year which the product was originally designed in.”