Recent Accessions in Design April 18–August 10, 2014
Ettore Sottsass, Vase, from the series Ceramiche delle Tenebre (Ceramics of Darkness), 1963, ceramic, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by Bill and Sara Morgan in memory of Peter C. Marzio. © Estate of Ettore Sottsass
Mathias Bengtsson, Spun Chaise, designed 2003, carbon fiber, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation. © Mathias Bengtsson
Isamu Noguchi, Radio Nurse, designed 1937, manufactured 1937–42, Bakelite, metal, and enamel, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Decorative Arts Subcommittee in honor and memory of Peter C. Marzio.
Josef Hoffmann, Flower Basket, 1909–10, silver and glass, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, Museum purchase funded by friends of Raymond Brochstein, in his honor.
Peter Behrens, “Speisezimmer” Chair, 1902, oak and cane, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, Museum purchase funded by friends of Willie Pena and Preston Bolton, in their honor.
Marianne Brant, Desk Set, 1930–32, metal, enamel, glass, and wood, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Design Council, 2012. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
This exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Generous funding is provided by:
