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Pierre

Designed by 

George Sowden

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Style

Memphis, Postmodern

Brand

Memphis Milano

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Base Game

Creator

Meinkatz

About this Product

Designed by George Sowden in 1981, Pierre is a table of great impact in lacquered wood, covered with decorative laminate on a metal frame. The structure is composed of four wooden legs with a square section, lacquered with red, yellow and blue stripes. The wooden top has a zigzag motif in black and white. Looking at the remarkable body of original work created by George J. Sowden in 1981, we also discover a version of Pierre with the blocks decorating the legs in black and white rather than in colors, triggering an evocative motif of elegance and refinement. From the outset, the designer saw into the future, imagining Pierre in these two very different but also harmonious versions.

About the Designer

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George Sowden

George Sowden studied architecture at Gloucestershire College of Art. In the 1970s, Sowden moved to Milan to work with names such as Ettore Sottsass and Olivetti, and in the 1980s he became one of the founders of the design collective, Memphis Group. He has won numerous design prizes including the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Award. Today he continues to live and work in Milan. For HAY, Sowden has designed the Coffee and Tea Pot, Sowden Bottle, Travel Cup, Tin by Sowden, Salt & Pepper, Sowden Toaster and Sowden Kettle.

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