China Shop

Designer George Nelson American
Manufacturer Schiffer Prints Division, Mil-Art Co., Inc.

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George Nelson emphasized functionality in his designs, particularly in his storage walls from the 1940s. He did, however, introduce a degree of playfulness into his work, as seen in his 1956 Marshmallow sofa and in this textile, where stylized pitchers, vases, bowls, and cups create a dense abstract pattern.

China Shop, George Nelson (American, 1908–1986), Printed cotton

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