Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Stainless Steel
Little Dripper Ceramic Coffee Pot by Michael Graves for Swid Powell
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Swid Powell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Perhaps Michael Graves’ (1934-2015) most well-known design for Swid Powell, The Little Dripper (1986) is a 10-cup coffee pot born from Graves’ preference for drip coffee and a lack o...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Ceramic
1985 Iconic Alessi Sugar Bowl + Creamer designed by Michael Graves
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1985 Iconic Alessi sugar bowl and creamer designed by Michael Graves.
Made Taiwan
Stainless Steel
Creamer 5 x 4 w x 2.5 h
Sugar 5 x 4 x 3.63 h
Original sugar spoon is included. ...
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1980s Taiwanese Modern Vintage Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Stainless Steel
Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne.
The coat Clock is a miniature a...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Metal
Vintage Dining Table by Michael Graves for Craftwood a Div. of Sonnenberg Ind
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern to Postmodern maple square dining table with blue laminate inlaid top designed by Michael Graves for Craftwood a Division of Sonnenberg Ind. Ltd. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it has been totally refinished. There is a scratch on the laminate top we have done our best to disguise but it is still visible. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
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What a DELIGHTFUL Dining Table!!!! WOW!!!! This is a MAGNIFICENT vintage Modern to Postmodern square dining table comprised of straight narrow rectangular maple legs and a beautiful blue laminate inlaid top designed by Michael Graves for Craftwood a Division of Sonnenberg Ind. Ltd. It was specified by Michael Graves who redesigned the Topeka Public Library in 1998. The rest of the project’s furniture for the 100,000 square foot addition specified by him as well. He collaborated with several celebrity designers and created some of the most avant-garde and high style furniture in the 1980’s. SUPER COOL!!!! The construction method of this table is celebrated with a marvelous square tabletop featuring a lovely blue laminate inlaid surface surrounded by a marvelous maple edge, four straight, narrow maple legs, & lower apron. In addition to being great looking… it is very sturdy! It will be WONDERFUL in your dining room or kitchen surrounded with a foursome of fabulous chairs, and if you’re in the market for a set of awesome dining chairs, we have several listed here for sale that would be BEAUTIFUL with this table… check them out!!! There you have it… magnificent Modern to Postmodern style, versatility, high quality structure, and an iconic reputation to boot. This dining table is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!
Michael Graves was born July 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an American architect, educator, designer, and principal of Michael Graves & Associates and Michael Graves Design Group. He earned his master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University in 1959. He began his career in 1962 as a professor at Princeton University where he taught for nearly four decades and would later establish The Michael Graves College...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Laminate, Maple
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
Michael Graves Backgammon Game Set, circa 2000
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
A backgammon board designed by famed architect Michael Graves.
New in box; only opened for photography.
Imported, circa 1990.
Signed with metal tag.
Finely constructed of cherr...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Resin, Wood
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Miami, FL
This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple.
The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...
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1990s American Post-Modern Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Velvet, Wood
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002.
Signed with Graves' signature incised in small metal disk on underside.
Features a cherry-finished wood box that opens up to a game board, with a built-in, pull-out drawer contaning original game pieces and accessories including 6 polished metal game tokens, 2 dice, classic Monopoly money, Chance and Community card sets, and also two velour drawstring bags to hold houses and hotels.
Dimensions of board: ??Closed: 16 inches L x 8 inches D x 3.5 inches H / Open: 16 inches L x 16 inches D x 3 inches H
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?American architect, Michael Graves' legacy includes designing over 350 buildings, and 2000 products. The Michael Graves Design brand at Target was the first example of an architect/designer having his own consumer brand of products. This collection transformed the retailer from a discount store to a design destination. It was Graves' own idea to design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous Bauhaus Chess Set...
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Early 2000s Michael Graves (b.1934)
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Wood
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- What happened to Michael Graves?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024What happened to Michael Graves is that the architecture and design firm came under new leadership following the death of founder Michael Graves in 2015. Over the course of his long career, Graves and his firm designed more than 350 buildings and 2,000 products. The firm continues to operate out of offices located in New York, Washington, D.C., and other cities. Shop a range of Michael Graves furniture on 1stDibs.
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