There’s no question that the last decade saw a revival of the Memphis Milano movement that captured the popular imagination. Memphis design hasn’t quite relinquished its influential grip on the work of emerging talents. “I often think of Sottsass saying functionalism is not enough, design must also be sensual and exciting,” says Brooklyn-based designer Asa Pingree, who describes the movement’s influence on his work as an “ideological connection.”
Want a touch of Memphis design in your life and in your home? Here are 10 of our favorite Memphis Milano–inspired pieces, any of which would surely bring some liveliness and spunk to your home.
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Flon Dining Chair
The Flon dining chair, with its soft shapes and desaturated pink color, match perfectly with the Zsa Zsa pieces. Inspired by Suzanne Flon, another key actress in the “Moulin Rouge” burlesque scenery, this unique dining chair and its unique geometric shapes makes her sophisticated and unique.
Nesbitt Dining Chair
Genteel Cathleen Nesbitt was an iconic theatre personality on a worldwide level. Among almost 300 roles on stage, she excelled at comic portrayals of sophisticated socialites and elegant characters, two characteristics that describe the perfect Nesbitt dining and armchair by Masquespacio.
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Roxy Dining Chair
The glam rock band Roxy Music is one of Draga‘s favorites and Roxanne by The Police is a song she loves. As well as the club, Symbol of the London punk scene in the late Seventies, the Roxy provided a platform for bands such as The Clash, The Police, and Siouxsie and the Banshees that made the history of music. Those eclectic vibes inspired the creative process behind the Roxy dining chair, a sleek furniture piece that can suit any project style.
Zsa Zsa Dining Chair
The Zsa Zsa dining chair immediately recalls the world of Burlesque, Zsa Zsa Gabor is the perfect exponent of this world. Our first thought? Fringes, strong color, and sensuality, three concepts that made “Moulin Rouge” one of the most iconic movies in the 50s.
Karlotta Single Sofa
This stunning round-shaped single sofa is the perfect seating arrangement for any design project, giving a contemporary vibe with a touch of Memphis style. Available in several vibrant colors and with a futuristic design, this curvy armchair is designed to hold itself with a golden brass structure that gives a luxurious touch to it, without letting go of the modern and artistic vein behind its design.
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Edith Sideboard
The Edith sideboard is a quite special piece from the mid-century brand’s collection. Its structure is made of solid wood, which provides more resistance, but it’s upholstered in a stunning soft velvet, standing out with a high-end look at the top, making use of grey textured marble. For a playful and fun look in your interior, Edith is the one you should pick.
Caprice Center Table
The Caprice center table is another element of this glamorous modular table family that celebrate the joie de vivre and the pleasure of indulging in some frivolity and ‘caprice’ in life. Keeping the same sleek design then the rest, the center table design will make a statement in a space where it is incorporated, whether it is a room e a home decor project, or a lounge from a luxury hotel design.
Taboo Tall Side Table
The Taboo tall side table features a sleek design and impressive craftsmanship techniques. As for its inspiration, the piece was based on the motto ”dress as though your life depends on it by Leigh Bowery. His transformative looks from London’s Maxwell Club, in 1985 were something that made history by redefining what nightlife looked like. This sense of new significance and glamour was something passed on to the beautiful Taboo tall side table.
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