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Martin Szekely Wastepaper Basket

$26,400

£20,012.22

€23,339.60

CA$37,891.25

A$38,201.70

CHF 21,752.52

MX$464,357.74

NOK 256,778

SEK 256,040.85

DKK 174,460.78

About the Item

Martin Szekely is a French industrial designer widely recognized for his intellectual, minimalist approach to objects and furniture design. Born in Paris in 1956, he developed a distinctive style centered on reduction, precision, and the idea that design should be stripped down to its essential form. Rather than relying on decoration or stylistic trends, Szekely focuses on structure, proportion, and the relationship between object and function. His work often explores industrial processes and the logic of manufacturing, particularly in materials such as glass, metal, and plastic. He has created designs for tableware, furniture, and everyday objects that emphasize clarity and restraint, often appearing almost architectural in their simplicity. Szekely has collaborated with major French manufacturers and institutions, and his work has been exhibited in leading museums of design and contemporary art. He is considered one of the key figures in contemporary French design, valued for his rigorous thinking and his ability to elevate ordinary objects into carefully considered studies of form and function.

Dimensions:
Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Steel
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1990
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10835250261882

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