Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Our curators have highlighted 5 objects that are related to Drawing, Designs for Four Coffee Pots, February 14, 1985.

Sheet is composed of two sketches at top and bottom, with left edge of sheet perforated. Designs are for two vessels in mixed metals as specified by the inscriptions. Each is a combination of geometric volumes stacked vertically. Specifications about the materials of some of the components are noted; for the vessel on the bottom half of the sheet a silver flange or projection, copper spout, and an iron body surmounted by a brass ring. For the vessel on the top of the sheet, a similar ring at the top of the vessel is illustrated, and specified as 'ottone', translated to 'brass' in Italian.

Drawing, Designs for Hot Water Pots or Fondue Pots, February 11, 1985
graphite and crayon on smooth white wove paper.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
n-d-2908

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Three sketches on sheet with perforated left edge. At top is an elevation of an interior, at lower left another view of same interior, while at lower right there is a plan view, possibly of the same room. The table as viewed in the upper sketch is rendered in greatest detail. It consists of a boldly patterned black and white speckled top with five legs, all combinations of geometric shapes in different primary colors and configurations. The table is set with a variety of tableware and vessels.

The sketch at bottom left is a view of the same table but not set and with no additional details. This room has a paneled dado and red-framed window at the far end.

The final sketch at lower right only shows the geometries of the furniture in the room, a table at the top left of the plan, and a semicircular object at left.

Drawing, Two Views of Interior, February 8, 1985
graphite, crayon, black marker on white wove paper.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
n-d-2906

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A pewter pitcher in an abstract form.

Pitcher
pewter.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1967-48-106

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Clear blown glass. Flat based tall cylindrical shape; sides curve inward toward lip. Side waisted above base to hold silicone "bumper" ring: set of silicone rings in plum, black, and white supplied with set. Small pulled lip at one edge of rim.

Ovio Pitcher, 1983
crystal glass, silicone.
Gift of Bruno Danese snc.
1986-36-8

This object was made by Danese Milano.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

White porcelain creamer with an altered egg or seashell form. Creamer is to be hand held with its natural spout.

Drop Cream Pitcher, 1971
molded and glazed porcelain.
Gift of Rosenthal Glas und Porzellan AG.
1985-3-11

This object was made by Rosenthal Glas Und Porzellan Aktiengesellschaft.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.