A “Riddled Totem” cabinet, designed by Steven Holl,
2006, manufactured by Horm, Italy, anodised aluminium, five different containers, thin laser-cut walnut, magnetic catches, rubber, signed: S. Holl, impressed mark: 07/39/ RIDDLED design: Steven Holl/made in Italy MMVI/ HORM, height 205 cm, width 70 cm, depth 50 cm. (DRAX)
Number 7 from the limited edition of 39.
In the “Riddled” project, which also comprised designs for a table, a sideboard, and a lamp, the American architect explored the theme of porosity, which also determines many of his famous buildings (Simmons Hall of MIT, MOMA Peking). The extremely thin wood of the containers, bent with the aid of laser technology, appears to be folded in the manner of origami.
Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler
Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226
gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at
04.11.2015 - 17:00
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EUR 12,000.- to EUR 15,000.-
A “Riddled Totem” cabinet, designed by Steven Holl,
2006, manufactured by Horm, Italy, anodised aluminium, five different containers, thin laser-cut walnut, magnetic catches, rubber, signed: S. Holl, impressed mark: 07/39/ RIDDLED design: Steven Holl/made in Italy MMVI/ HORM, height 205 cm, width 70 cm, depth 50 cm. (DRAX)
Number 7 from the limited edition of 39.
In the “Riddled” project, which also comprised designs for a table, a sideboard, and a lamp, the American architect explored the theme of porosity, which also determines many of his famous buildings (Simmons Hall of MIT, MOMA Peking). The extremely thin wood of the containers, bent with the aid of laser technology, appears to be folded in the manner of origami.
Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler
Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226
gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Design |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 04.11.2015 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 30.10. - 04.11.2015 |