"W.W." Stool

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"W.W." Stool

Designed 1990

Designed by Philippe Starck (French, born 1949) Made by Vitra GmbH, Basel, Switzerland (1934–present)

In 1992 Starck designed a fantasy office environment for the German film director Wim Wenders. More sculpture than seating, the W.W. Stool was part of Starck's original design for Wenders's office, which Vitra has since put into limited production.

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Object Details

Titles:

"W.W." Stool

Date:

Designed 1990

Artists:

Designed by Philippe Starck (French, born 1949) Made by Vitra GmbH, Basel, Switzerland (1934–present)

Medium:

Lacquered aluminum

Dimensions:

38 3/16 x 22 x 20 13/16 inches (97 x 55.9 x 52.8 cm)

Classification:

Furniture/Furnishings

Credit Line:

Gift of Vitra International AG, 1997

Accession Number:

1997-24-1

Geography:

Made in Switzerland, Europe

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