February 25–March 3, 2013: Shared vintage modern plastic design

Here are the items that were shared the week of February 25, 2013.  Included were a storage unit, a lamp, a dictation device, a mirror, a spice rack, a clock, and a tape dispenser.

Monday, February 25, 2013: A storage unit similar to the Componibili Series by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell.  This is the Incubo Tondo by Rodolfo Bonetto for Artemide.  Dimensions, approximately 50cm height (with wheels) and 40cm diameter.  Made from ABS plastic and fiberboard.

    

Tuesday, February 26, 2013: Orange telescoping and magnetic “eye” table lamp.  The base is made from orange plastic.  One of the black circles on the base is the on/off switch.  Maximum height 35cm, base diameter 15cm.

     

Wednesday, February 27, 2013:  Mail Call communication/dictation device by SCM Smith Corona. Space age look and purpose, in red.  Measures approximately 11” by 5” by 3-1/2”.

 

Thursday, February 28, 2013: Orange mirror. No markings.  Similar to the Delfo mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.

Friday, March 1, 2013: Yellow Copco revolving spice rack. Yellow plastic base with a tree-like, abstract sculptural shape. The spice rack rotates 360 degrees for easy access to all sides. The jars are glass with screw-on white plastic lids.  The center of the rack is open and can be used as a container for kitchen utensils.  The rack measures approximately 8” wide by 8-1/2” height.

Saturday, March 2, 2013:  Abstract Memphis modern era wall clock designed by Canetti for the Arttime Collection (1984). Black rubber frame, clear plexi-glass front, screened face. Measures 12” square.

Sunday, March 3, 2013:  White tape dispenser by Apollo. Marked on bottom U.K. DESIGN /REG. 1024929 / MADE IN HONG KONG. Dimensions 6” long and 3” height.

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