China Shop
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: China Shop
- Designer: George Nelson (American, 1908–1986)
- Manufacturer: Schiffer Prints Division, Mil-Art Co., Inc.
- Date: ca. 1953
- Medium: Printed cotton
- Dimensions: 62 1/2 × 52 1/2 in. (158.8 × 133.4 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Printed
- Credit Line: Gift of Geoffrey N. Bradfield, 1995
- Object Number: 1995.355
- Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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