Michael Graves, bookends for Möller Design & Disney

MICHAEL GRAVES (Indianapolis, 1934-Princeton, New Jersey, 2015) for Möller Design & Disney.
Bookend.
Red lacquered metal.
With label on the base.
Measurements: 13.5 x 18 x 16.5 cm.

Pair of metal bookends designed for Disney by acclaimed architect Michael Graves. The pieces feature the iconic Mickey Mouse silhouette and are finished in a vibrant red color.

Michael Graves was an influential American architect, product designer and educator, considered one of the most prominent exponents of 20th century Postmodernism. A member of the "Five Architects" group and later the "Memphis Group," Graves became famous for his style that reintroduced figurative elements, color and historical references into modern architecture, exemplified in notable works such as the Portland Building and the Humana Office Building. In addition to his more than 350 buildings designed globally, he achieved popular recognition for his prolific work as a designer of household products (most notably Alessi's iconic whistling teapot), earning him comparisons to the Old Masters and distinctions such as the AIA Gold Medal in 2001. After suffering partial paralysis in 2003, he became an international advocate for design focused on healthcare and accessibility.