Memphis Milano
- Creation date
- 1981
- Country
- Italy
Founded in 1981 in Milan, Italy, by Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers, Memphis Milano was a design company emblematic of the Memphis movement. This movement was characterized by bold, expressive and anti-conformist designs.
Memphis Milano's creations were often functional furniture, lamps and objets d'art, distinguished by their unique aesthetic. Pieces were recognizable through the use of bold geometric shapes, bright colors and eccentric patterns. The mix of materials such as plastic, metal, laminated wood and graphic patterns contributed to the distinctive look of Memphis products.
The Memphis movement strongly influenced the design culture of the 1980s, revolutionizing established trends and challenging conventional design norms. Memphis Milano's creations were featured in iconic exhibitions, attracting international attention and arousing great interest in this new, provocative aesthetic.
However, despite its initial success, Memphis Milano ceased production in 1988. Despite its short existence as an active company, the influence and legacy of the Memphis movement still endures in the world of contemporary design, inspiring many designers to push boundaries and adopt unconventional approaches in their creations.
