The Memphis Group, a design collaborative, was founded in Milan on the initiative of designer and architect Ettore Sottsass (1917 - 2007), in December 1980.

The group derived its name from the Bob Dylan song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again', said to be playing at their inaugural meeting.

As well as Ettore Sottsass, its members included Michele de Lucchi, Barbara Radice, Nathalie du Pasquier, Marco Zanini and Martine Bedin.

The group's work was shown for the first time at the Milan Furniture Fair in September 1981 and after that exhibitions were held annually until 1988, although the designs were not universally admired.

Memphis group designers used new materials, particularly patterned laminated plastics, to achieve brightly-coloured and often kitsch effects and the group dominated Italian avant-garde design throughout the 1980s.

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Ettore Sottsass three Pilastro stools for Kartell; pink, purple…

Sottsass Pilastro Stools: Pink, Purple, Red Thermoplastic Side Tables

Ettore Sottsass three Pilastro stools for Kartell; pink, purple and red coloured thermoplastic. Can be used as a stool or side table. Part of the "Kartell goes Sottsass - a Tribute to Memphis" collection.; Italy; Launched 2015; 46 cm high, 35 cm deep

Massimo Iosa Ghini Faro table lamp for Memphis; chrome plated…

Memphis Faro Table Lamp by Massimo Iosa Ghini, 1988

Massimo Iosa Ghini Faro table lamp for Memphis; chrome plated steel, aluminium and brass with frosted glass diffuser. European plug.; Italy; designed 1988; 41 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep

An Ettore Sottsass 'Sirio' vase for Memphis Milano, 1982, in…

Ettore Sottsass 'Sirio' Vase for Memphis Milano, 1982

An Ettore Sottsass 'Sirio' vase for Memphis Milano, 1982, in red, yellow and teal colours of freeform and blown design raised on a conical black foot, incised to the edge of foot, E Sottsass per Memphis Milano, 37 cm high

Michele de Lucchi Oceanic table lamp for Memphis Milano;…

Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano

Michele de Lucchi Oceanic table lamp for Memphis Milano; enamelled polychromatic metal base, shade and tubes. Retains plaque.; Italy; designed 1981; 74 cm high, 83 cm wide, 12 cm deep.

George Sowden Palace chair for Memphis Milano; lacquered and…

Sowden Palace Chair for Memphis Milano: Lacquered Wood, Italy 1983

George Sowden Palace chair for Memphis Milano; lacquered and stained wood. Retains plaque.; the United Kingdom / Italy; designed 1983; 87 cm high, 50 cm wide, 47 cm deep.

Nathalie du Pasquier Madras table for Memphis Milano; wooden…

Memphis Milano Madras Table by Nathalie du Pasquier, 1986

Nathalie du Pasquier Madras table for Memphis Milano; wooden table top covered with decorative laminate. White lacquered legs. Comes with certificate of authenticity.; Italy; designed 1986; 76 cm high, 160 cm wide, 85 cm deep.

A 1980s Italian lamp in the Memphis style, made from brushed…

1980s Italian Memphis Style Lamp with Brushed Metal Shade

A 1980s Italian lamp in the Memphis style, made from brushed metal. Shade included. Height 74 cm, width 32 cm, depth 31 cm

Ettore Sottsass Tahiti lamp for Memphis Milano, enamelled metal,…

Memphis Milano Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass - Authenticity Included

Ettore Sottsass Tahiti lamp for Memphis Milano, enamelled metal, wood and laminate. Adjustable head. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Italy, designed 1981, 70 cm high, 8 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass miniature Carlton bookcase for Memphis Milano,…

Ettore Sottsass Miniature Carlton Bookcase for Memphis Milano, Limited Edition

Ettore Sottsass miniature Carlton bookcase for Memphis Milano, wood and plastic laminate. Limited edition 593/1000. Comes with original box and certificate of authenticity. Italy, designed 1981, 48.5 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Ashoka lamp for Memphis Milano, painted metal…

Memphis Milano Ashoka Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1981 Italy

Ettore Sottsass Ashoka lamp for Memphis Milano, painted metal with six globes. Retains sticker and comes with certificate of authenticity. Italy, designed 1981, 89 cm high, 83 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Martine Bedin super table lamp for Memphis Milano, blue…

Blue fiberglass super table lamp on wheels by Martine Bedin

Martine Bedin super table lamp for Memphis Milano, blue fiberglass body on wheels with six enamelled metal bulb holders. Retains plaque. France / Italy, designed 1981, 33 cm high, 45 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Jagati lamp for Memphis Milano, red…

Memphis Milano Red Jagati Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 2000

Ettore Sottsass Jagati lamp for Memphis Milano, red aniline-dyed maple box with one fluorescent bulb. Can be used as a table lamp, a floor lamp or hung as a wall lamp. From the Mobili Lunghi collection. Italy, designed 2000, 31 cm high, 22 cm wide, 22 cm…

Ettore Sottsass Pattica lamp for Memphis Milano, yellow…

Ettore Sottsass Pattica Lamp for Memphis Milano, Yellow Maple

Ettore Sottsass Pattica lamp for Memphis Milano, yellow aniline-dyed maple box with five fluorescent bulbs. Can be used as a table lamp, a floor lamp or hung as a wall lamp. From the Mobili Lunghi collection. Italy, designed 2000, 31 cm high, 60.5 cm wide…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, limited…

Limited Edition Technofilia Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, limited edition 'Technofilia (Technophillia)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, part of a collaborative collection by Sottsass Association / Memphis Milano alumni Marco Zanini & Massimo Giacon, edition…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, limited…

Limited Edition 'Infocidio' Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, limited edition 'Infocidio (Information Overload)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, part of a collaborative collection by Sottsass Association / Memphis Milano alumni Marco Zanini & Massimo Giacon, .…

A Michael Graves prototype lamp table for the Disney Swan Hotel,…

Michael Graves Prototype Lamp Table for Disney Swan Hotel, 1990

A Michael Graves prototype lamp table for the Disney Swan Hotel, American, circa 1990, painted timber in the Memphis style, missing shade, 162 cm high, 55 cm wide

A Hans Hollein Schwarzenberg console for Memphis Milano,…

Hollein Schwarzenberg Console: Vienna-Italian Memphis Milano Design, 1981

A Hans Hollein Schwarzenberg console for Memphis Milano, Viennese-Italian, circa 1981, birdseye maple veneer, gold leaf and lacquer, 82 cm high, 160 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Bay Lamp for Memphis Milano, black, white, and…

Memphis Milano Bay Lamp: Iconic Design, Authenticity, Original Box

Ettore Sottsass Bay Lamp for Memphis Milano, black, white, and grey coated metal with white, yellow, and orange perspex disks. Stickered and stamped with a Memphis plaque to the underside. Comes with original certificate of authenticity and box, Italy,…

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, a 'Hyatt' side table,…

1984 Ettore Sottsass 'Hyatt' Side Table from Private Collection

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, a 'Hyatt' side table, designed in 1984, height 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.

Ettore Sottsass Sol fruit bowl for Memphis Milano, decorative…

Murano Glass Fruit Bowl by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass Sol fruit bowl for Memphis Milano, decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free and mould blowing techniques. Etched Ettore Sottsass signature to side of bowl, Italy, designed 1982, 24 cm high, 29 cm deep

Memphis floor lamp, c. 1980, black powder-coated iron stand,…

Flaked Memphis Floor Lamp, 1980

Memphis floor lamp, c. 1980, black powder-coated iron stand, European plug, flaked in places (A/F), height 185 cm

Memphis inspired umbrella stand; red painted metal and plastic;…

Red Memphis Umbrella Stand from 1980s Italy

Memphis inspired umbrella stand; red painted metal and plastic; Italy; c 1980s

Memphis Milano cucumber vase; printed ceramic. Italy; c 1985;…

Memphis Milano Printed Ceramic Cucumber Vase

Memphis Milano cucumber vase; printed ceramic. Italy; c 1985; 32 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano, A pair of original…

Memphis Milano First Chairs (1983)

Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano, A pair of original 'First' chairs, designed in 1983, original Memphis stamps to underside

Floor lamp in the style of Memphis, black and green painted…

Memphis Style Floor Lamp

Floor lamp in the style of Memphis, black and green painted metal, plastic and steel with upright light. Italy, c 1980s, 180 cm high, 25 cm wide, 35 cm deep.

Ettore Sottsass Tigris vase for Memphis Milano, glazed ceramic…

Tigris Vase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass Tigris vase for Memphis Milano, glazed ceramic in grey, white, and blue tones, Italy, designed 1983, 41 cm high, 18 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Sol fruit bowl for Memphis Milano, decorative…

Memphis Milano Sol Fruit Bowl by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass Sol fruit bowl for Memphis Milano, decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques, etched Ettore Sottsass signature to side of bowl, Italy, designed 1982, 24 cm high, 29 cm deep

Michele de Lucchi first chair for Memphis Milano, powder coated…

Memphis Milano Chair, Michele de Lucchi, 1983

Michele de Lucchi first chair for Memphis Milano, powder coated metal with painted wood features in black and blue, first edition. 1983 stamped to base, Italy, c 1983, 91 cm high, 65 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror for Memphis Milano, mirrored glass,…

Diva Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror for Memphis Milano, mirrored glass, plastic, and bold coloured laminate, stamped to base. Comes with its original wooden box, Italy, designed 1984, 111 cm high, 77 cm wide, 5 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass park Lane coffee table for Memphis Milano,…

Sparkle Green Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass park Lane coffee table for Memphis Milano, coffee table in sparkle green fiberglass, black plastic, and marble, stamped to base. Comes with its original box, Italy, designed 1983, 38 cm high, 199 cm deep

Michele de Lucchi first chair for Memphis Milano, powder coated…

Memphis Milano Chair, 1983

Michele de Lucchi first chair for Memphis Milano, powder coated metal with painted wood features in black and blue, first edition. 1983 stamped to base, Italy, c 1983, 91 cm high, 65 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Carlton bookcase for Memphis Milano, wood and…

Memphis Milano Carlton Bookcase by Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass Carlton bookcase for Memphis Milano, wood and bold coloured laminate plastic. Plaque to base, comes with original crate packaging, Italy, designed 1981, 196 cm high, 190 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Peter Shire Cahuenga lamp for Memphis Milano, metal, polished…

Colorful Cahuenga Lamp by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano

Peter Shire Cahuenga lamp for Memphis Milano, metal, polished chrome and plastic in bold colours of yellow, blue, and silver, Italy, designed 1985, 98 cm high, 37 cm wide, 37 cm deep

Masanori Umeda (Japan, 1941- ) for Edra, Italy, a rare…

Rare Getsuen Lily Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra

Masanori Umeda (Japan, 1941- ) for Edra, Italy, a rare 'Getsuen' Lily Chair, this example in blue velvet upholstery; originally designed in 1990, as an attempt by Umeda to reconnect design with nature after a period of post-war industrialized design.…

Memphis inspired desk clock, black metal, steel, and painted…

Memphis Desk Clock

Memphis inspired desk clock, black metal, steel, and painted wood., cylindrical form with red and yellow painted hands., Europe, c 1980s, 32 cm high, 15 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Nilo vase for Memphis Milano, glazed ceramic in…

Memphis Milano Nilo Vase by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass Nilo vase for Memphis Milano, glazed ceramic in white, pink, and pale blue tones., Italy, designed 1983, 31 cm high, 15 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Tahiti table lamp for Memphis Milano, painted…

Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass Tahiti table lamp for Memphis Milano, painted metal and plastic in bold colours of yellow, brown, pink, and white., Italy, designed 1981, 70 cm high, 37 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Martine Bedin Charleston floor lamp for Memphis Milano, powder…

Charleston Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano

Martine Bedin Charleston floor lamp for Memphis Milano, powder coated metal and steel in bold colours of blue, teal, black and cream., Italy, designed 1984, 195 cm high, 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep

An Italian standard lamp in the Memphis style with striped…

Striped Murano Lamp in Memphis Style

An Italian standard lamp in the Memphis style with striped Murano glass shade, circa 1980s, stamped 'Relco Murano, Italy'. Wired for Australian standards, 184 cm high

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First'…

Memphis 'First' Chair by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private…

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First'…

Memphis 'First' Chair by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private…

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First'…

Memphis 'First' Chair by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private…

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First'…

Memphis 'First' Chair by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private…

Martine Bedin 'Cucumber' vase for Memphis Milano, ceramic with…

Memphis Milano Ceramic Cucumber Vase with Colored Designs

Martine Bedin 'Cucumber' vase for Memphis Milano, ceramic with coloured designs. Memphis Milano collection. Italy, designed 1985, 33 cm high, 22 cm wide, 31 cm deep

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' side table for Memphis Milano, end…

Memphis Milano Flamingo Side Table

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' side table for Memphis Milano, end table in plastic laminate and lacquered wood. Memphis Milano collection. Italy, Designed1984, 97 cm high, 33 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Michelle Delucchi 'Oceanic' lamp for Memphis Milano, painted…

Oceanic Lamp: Bold Colors and Patterns Inspired by Steamer

Michelle Delucchi 'Oceanic' lamp for Memphis Milano, painted metal, bold colors and patterns this lamp's design was inspired by an ocean steamer. Italy, designed 1981

Nathalie du Pasquier 'Carrot' vase for Memphis Milano, the…

Nathalie Du Pasquier's Carrot Vase for Memphis Milano

Nathalie du Pasquier 'Carrot' vase for Memphis Milano, the symmetrical silhouette combines a flared base and mouth that is enlivened by two different decorative patterns on the cylindrical elements. Italy, designed 1985, 30 cm high, 12 cm deep

Martine Bedin 'Cucumber' vase for Memphis Milano, round shape…

Memphis Milano Cucumber Vase

Martine Bedin 'Cucumber' vase for Memphis Milano, round shape rests on a black cylindrical base and is cut diagonally at the top, marked with a bright yellow ring. Blue curved motifs enliven its white surface, adding further dynamism to the piece. Italy,…

Five vintage Rosenthal Studio-Linie wares in 'Memphis' and…

Vintage Rosenthal Studio-Linie 'Memphis' and 'Flash' Wares by Hafner

Five vintage Rosenthal Studio-Linie wares in 'Memphis' and 'Flash' patterns, 1982, released 1984, designed by Dorothy Hafner, Germany, a 'Memphis' tapered triangular vase and four 'Flash' series items a platter, canoe shaped vase, bowl and ashtray,…

Elvis Presley: Signature on piece, together with Oct.27 1972…

Elvis Presley Signed Piece with Envelope

Elvis Presley: Signature on piece, together with Oct.27 1972 'Elvis Presley, 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, Tenn 38116' envelope, Very Fine condition. (Qty 2 items)

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited…

Limited Edition 'Workolismo' Ceramic Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited edition 'Workolismo (Workaholism)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, edition 3/24, manufacturer's mark to base., 37 x 25 x 25 cm, this vase is from a 1996 collaborative collection by Sottsass…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited…

Limited Edition Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini and Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited edition 'Conflitti Familiari (family Conflicts)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, edition 7/24, manufacturer's mark to base., 38 x 22 x 22 cm, this vase is from a 1996 collaborative…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited…

Limited Edition Technofilia Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited edition 'Technofilia (Technophillia)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, edition 8/24, manufacturer's mark to base., 36 x 22 x 22 cm, this vase is from a 1996 collaborative collection by…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited…

Limited Edition Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited edition 'Infocidio (Information Overload)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, edition 8/24, manufacturer's mark to base., 35 x 23 x 23 cm, this vase is from a 1996 collaborative collection by…

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited…

Limited Edition Ceramicomix Vase by Zanini & Giacon

Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, a limited edition 'Conflitto fra Sessi (Conflict between Sexes)' Ceramicomix vase, designed in 1996, edition 5/24, manufacturer's mark to base., 34 x 22 x 22 cm, this vase is from a 1996 collaborative…

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, wood…

Memphis Milano Flamingo Table

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, wood with coloured laquered paint, Italy, designed 1984, 95 cm high, 35 cm wide, 47 cm deep, (brand new with certificate and original freight container from Milan)

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, wood…

Memphis Milano Flamingo Table

Michele de Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, wood with coloured laquered paint, Italy, designed 1984, 95 cm high, 35 cm wide, 47 cm deep, (brand new with certificate and original freight container from Milan)

Missoni rug, 100% wool, Memphis inspired patterns in a palette…

Memphis-inspired Missoni Wool Rug

Missoni rug, 100% wool, Memphis inspired patterns in a palette of black, red, yellow, green purple and blue, Italy, c 1980s, 242 cm high, 164 cm wide

Coffee table in the manner of Memphis Milano, Tempered glass…

Memphis Milano Style Glass Coffee Table

Coffee table in the manner of Memphis Milano, Tempered glass with painted steel base, Italy, c 1980s, 32 cm high, 160 cm wide, 120 cm deep

Memphis inspired table lamp, 75 cm high, 15 cm deep

Memphis Table Lamp: Bold and Playful Design

Memphis inspired table lamp, 75 cm high, 15 cm deep

A Jeannie van Der Putten cube set, graduating size, with…

Memphis Palm Cube Set by Jeannie van Der Putten

A Jeannie van Der Putten cube set, graduating size, with memphis style colourway and stamped palms. Largest height 10.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm

Memphis porcelain seven piece bachelor tea set, 20th century,…

Memphis Porcelain Bachelor Tea Set, 20th Century, 20cm High

Memphis porcelain seven piece bachelor tea set, 20th century, stamped Memphis by Dasch, Japan, 20 cm high

Memphis desk clock stamped 'Neos of Lorenz Design Du Pasquier -…

1980's Memphis Desk Clock by Neos Lorenz Design

Memphis desk clock stamped 'Neos of Lorenz Design Du Pasquier - Sowden, Made In Italy', circa 1980's, 23 cm high

Michele de Lucchi pair of Memphis 'Cyclos' wall sconces for…

Memphis 'Cyclos' Wall Sconces by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi pair of Memphis 'Cyclos' wall sconces for Artemide, Two-tone base of silver and gun metal grey with two fluorescent bulb and, circular diffuser, transparent glass frame, Italy, c 1980s, 50 cm high, 40 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Framed Elvis Presley First Day Cover issued January 8, 1993,…

Elvis First Day Cover from Graceland

Framed Elvis Presley First Day Cover issued January 8, 1993, Memphis, TN,38101, marked ' Graceland.' 23 cm x 27 cm total frame dimension.

A Memphis style upholstered armchair, Italian circa 1980

1980s Italian Memphis Armchair

A Memphis style upholstered armchair, Italian circa 1980

Memphis style side chair for Artes international, fabric and…

Memphis Style Steel and Fabric Side Chair

Memphis style side chair for Artes international, fabric and powder coated steel, Australia, c 1980s, 72 cm high, 34 cm wide, 62 cm deep

Memphis Milano style geometric rug, 100% wool with coloured…

Memphis Milano Geometric Wool Rug, 1980s Italy

Memphis Milano style geometric rug, 100% wool with coloured geometric patterns, Italy, c 1980s, 140 cm high, 210 cm wide

Memphis inspired side table, MDF and coloured plastic, Italy, c…

MDF and Plastic Memphis Side Table, Italy 1990s

Memphis inspired side table, MDF and coloured plastic, Italy, c 1990s, 58 x 80 cm

Three Memphis inspired planters, plastic and metal…

Memphis-inspired Interchangeable Planters, Italy 1990s

Three Memphis inspired planters, plastic and metal interchangeable elements, Italy, c 1990s, 84 x 52 cm

Marco Zanini Memphis Milano 'Victoria' vase for a. Sarri…

Zanini's Lavender Victoria Vase for Sarri Ceramiche (1982)

Marco Zanini Memphis Milano 'Victoria' vase for a. Sarri Ceramiche, lavender ceramic vase with purple and yellow glazed flower, Italy, designed 1982, vase 44 cm high, 27 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano 'Tartar' sideboard, plastic…

Tartar Sideboard by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano 'Tartar' sideboard, plastic laminate and reconstituted veneer, Italy, designed 1985, 78 cm high, 195 cm wide, 85 cm deep.

Nathalie du Pasquier 'Arizona' rug for Memphis Milano, hand…

Nathalie du Pasquier's Arizona Rug for Memphis Milano

Nathalie du Pasquier 'Arizona' rug for Memphis Milano, hand woven wool carpet with attached wall mounts, made in Nepal, c 1983, 250 cm wide, 180 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass 'Ashoka' lamp for Memphis Milano, coloured…

Memphis Milano Ashoka Lamp by Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass 'Ashoka' lamp for Memphis Milano, coloured painted metal and chrome, stamped 'Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1981, made in Italy', Italy, c 1981, 85 cm high, 75 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass 'Carlton' bookcase for Memphis Milano, wood and…

Memphis Milano Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass 'Carlton' bookcase for Memphis Milano, wood and coloured laminate, stamped 'Memphis Milano / Ettore Sottsass 1981 / no. 508 / made in Italy', Italy, c 1981, 197 cm high, 190 cm wide, 32 cm deep.

A set of four Italian beechwood chairs by a. Sibau, an…

Italian Beechwood Chairs in Memphis Style

A set of four Italian beechwood chairs by a. Sibau, an exceptionally rare example of 1980s Memphis style designed by Italian a. Sibau. Formed with sweeping curves, a ladder back and stone grey leather upholstery, height 105 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm

A Memphis style table, in the style of a 'Hollywood' coffee…

Memphis Style L-Shaped Table with Colorful Accents

A Memphis style table, in the style of a 'Hollywood' coffee table by Peter shire which was originally designed and manufactured in 1983. L-shaped top supported by three legs, two of which rest on a semi-circular base, while the other is supported by a…

Michele De Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, painted…

Flamingo Table by Michele De Lucchi

Michele De Lucchi 'Flamingo' table for Memphis Milano, painted wood, Italy, designed 1984, 95 cm high, 35 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Six Memphis style dining chairs c. 1980, in the style of Shiro…

Memphis Style Dining Chairs with Geometric Steel Base (6)

Six Memphis style dining chairs c. 1980, in the style of Shiro Kuramata, circular wooden seat with geometric steel base, conical plastic feet (6)

Michele De Lucchi 'Oceanic' lamp by Memphis Milano, Italy, c…

Oceanic Lamp by Michele De Lucchi

Michele De Lucchi 'Oceanic' lamp by Memphis Milano, Italy, c 1981, 72 cm high, 104 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Coffee cups & saucers, designed by Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal,…

Dorothy Hafner's Memphis Coffee Set

Coffee cups & saucers, designed by Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal, Memphis design flash one, 1980's, six person set

Memphis design rug 251 x 185 California, carpet 1982, -Memphis,…

Memphis California Rug 1982

Memphis design rug 251 x 185 California, carpet 1982, -Memphis, Milan (design house) - Elio Palmisano, Milan (manufacturer) - Nathalie du Pasquier (designer) related work in the National Gallery of Victoria

Memphis Inspired sofa red, blue and grey vinyl on metal base,…

Memphis Vinyl Sofa on Metal Base

Memphis Inspired sofa red, blue and grey vinyl on metal base, Australia c 1980s, 70 cm high, 121 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Memphis totem, sculptured ceramic (minor…

Sottsass Memphis Ceramic Totem, Italy 1950s

Ettore Sottsass Memphis totem, sculptured ceramic (minor crazing and repair to base), Italy, designed 1950s, 40 x 19 cm

A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black'…

Limited Edition Gibson Elvis Presley J-200 'The King' Guitar

A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black' acoustic guitar, no. 90 of 250 for 1997, American made, serial number 93206002, black nitrocellulose finish, A-Grade Sitka Spruce top with A-Grade Curly Maple back and sides, mahogany neck…

A 1980s steel framed chair in the style of Memphis, 80 cm high,…

Memphis-style Steel Chair

A 1980s steel framed chair in the style of Memphis, 80 cm high, 54 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Memphis mirror, Couloured laminate with chrome…

Sottsass Memphis Mirror with Missing Laminate, 1983

Ettore Sottsass Memphis mirror, Couloured laminate with chrome piping, all faults. Missing side piece of laminate, (signed Sottsass 83), Italy, c 1983

Two Memphis style serving trays, c. 1988, manufactured by…

Memphis style serving trays with brass feet

Two Memphis style serving trays, c. 1988, manufactured by Nu-Art Deco, Australia, laminated wood, raised on powdercoated brass feet (2), height 6 cm, width 44 cm, depth 32 cm

Two Memphis style side tables, c. 1980, manufactured by Nu-Art…

Nu-Art Deco Memphis Style Side Tables

Two Memphis style side tables, c. 1980, manufactured by Nu-Art Deco, Australia, laminated wood top, raised on enamelled wooden feet, stainless steel, stamped 'Nu-Art Deco, Mermaid beach, height 70 cm, width 40 cm, depth 58 cm

Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), Tahiti lamp, designed…

Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), Tahiti lamp, designed 1981, manufactured by Memphis Milano, Italy, enamelled metal and plastic laminate, retains decal label 'Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1981', height 68 cm, labels: Charlotte and Peter Fiell (ed…

Michele de Lucchi (Italian, b. 1951), first chair, designed…

Memphis Chair by Michele de Lucchi

Michele de Lucchi (Italian, b. 1951), first chair, designed 1983, manufactured by Memphis, Italy, varnished tubular steel frame, with enamelled wood seat, backrest and armrests, height 90 cm

Ettore Sottsass 'Mimosa' occasional table for Memphis Milano,…

Memphis Milano Mimosa Table

Ettore Sottsass 'Mimosa' occasional table for Memphis Milano, Laminate and glass, 42 cm high, 42 cm wide, 42 cm deep, c1980s, Italy

Memphis style coffee table, coloured metal base, glass top…

Colorful Memphis Coffee Table with Glass Top

Memphis style coffee table, coloured metal base, glass top (tiny chip), 32 cm high, 160 cm wide, 120 cm deep. Condition: the Memphis style coffee table is in excellent condition. It is on a painted metal base with a large piece of glass that has no chips…

A Memphis style tambour front cabinet, circa 1980, 245 cm high,…

1980 Memphis Style Tambour Front Cabinet (245cm)

A Memphis style tambour front cabinet, circa 1980, 245 cm high, 43 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Side Table. Circular 'Memphis' style side table. Glass top,…

Circular Memphis Style Side Table

Side Table. Circular 'Memphis' style side table. Glass top, painted metal base. 51d cm

Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007). 'Alfiere' etagere,…

Memphis Etagere by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007). 'Alfiere' etagere, designed 1980 for Memphis, manufactured by Zanotta, Italy, the tapered red briar back with two demilune laminated shelves and a tubular metal support, resting on a red marble base