Designer
Shiro Kuramata(Japanese, 1934–1991)Japanese, 1934–1991
ManufacturerManufactured by
Memphis/Milano(Italian, active 1981–1988)Italian, active 1981–1988
CultureItalian
Titles
- "Ritz" Scrittoio
- "Ritz" Writing Desk
Date1981
Made inItaly
MediumBirch plywood, metal, and wood
Dimensions59 5/8 × 39 1/2 × 32 7/8 in. (151.4 × 100.3 × 83.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marc and Sara Benda
Object number2014.815
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Interior wall of storage unit, applied metal manufacturer’s label: MILANO / SHIRO KURAMATA 1981 / N. 06/20 / MADE IN ITALY
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