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- Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960 - During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960
During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- Favrile Vase, circa 1899 - Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.
- circa 1899
- Collections - Artifact
Favrile Vase, circa 1899
Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.
- Favrile Compote, 1892-1912 - Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.
- 1892-1912
- Collections - Artifact
Favrile Compote, 1892-1912
Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.
- Photo Frame, 1996 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Frame, 1996
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Puzzle and Triangle Pattern Photo Frame, 1996 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
Puzzle and Triangle Pattern Photo Frame, 1996
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- "Stars & Fire" Photo Frame, 1996 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
"Stars & Fire" Photo Frame, 1996
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- JewelBrite Holly Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Holly Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- Photo Frame, 1996 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Frame, 1996
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Photo Frame, 1996 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Frame, 1996
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.