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1982

  • Work on this object began.

2013

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Prototype for Poulpe Stool

This is a stool. It was designed by Philippe Starck. It is dated 1982 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is aluminum, textile. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irwin R. Berman and Linda Berman. It is credited The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 42.9 x 60.8 cm (16 7/8 x 23 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Prototype for Poulpe Stool; Designed by Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949); France; aluminum, textile; H x diam.: 42.9 x 60.8 cm (16 7/8 x 23 15/16 in.); The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection; 2013-50-4

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