Sweet Dreams - Design and Creations of the 80s at Artcurial

Artcurial presented a multifaceted selection of French and international design from the 1980s.

The exhibition includes avant-garde works by renowned artists such as Philippe Starck and Martin Szekely, as well as unique creations from the famous Memphis group. Discover less well -known designs by Xavier Matégot and Gérard Dalmon .

The upcoming auction will feature some remarkable pieces, including the “Tom Double” by Philippe Starck, estimated to be worth between €15,000 and €18,000, which was created before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

In addition, extraordinary design pieces such as the four chairs "MB" by Sylvain Dubuisson (estimated price: € 5,000 - € 8,000) are auctioned. In addition, works of international artists are represented: inside, including Alessandro Mendini's desk "Bandiera" (estimation price: € 8,000 - € 12,000) and the lamp "nuclear prize: € 5,300 - € 8,000).

The auction "Sweet Dreams" on October 18, 2024 will revive the creative spirit of the 1980s in full.

The democratization of the design in the 1980s

The auction at Artcurial on October 18 in Paris presents the innovative design of the 1980s , which heralded a new era of postmodern creation in the field of design in France and worldwide.

There are avant -garde works by various artists: inside, including the designs of Pascal Mourgue for the renowned furniture manufacturer Artelano and the unique coffee tables from Gilles Derain .

This generation of designers: Inside, passionate about the democratization of design by stood against the functionalism of mass production. An outstanding representative of this cultural movement is Philippe Starck , known for his legendary furnishing of the Élysée Palace during the term of François Mitterrand.

At this auction, his designs are particularly in the spotlight, including the cabinet "Fred Zafsky" , of which only four copies exist and its value is estimated at € 8,000 - € 12,000.

Limited series and rediscovered creators

The Via (Valorization de l'Annovation dans l'amatu problems) was launched in November 1979 to support the promotion of French furniture and to pave the way for many unique prototypes. In this context, the RJC chairs were created by René Jean Caillette, which are now auctioned (estimated price: 800 - 1,200 €).

Objects made of limited series such as seating from Gérard Dalmon and the Totem Group offered. The collection also includes works rediscovered French designers: inside, such as the valet Kestar from the NEMO group (estimated price: € 2,000-€ 3,000).

In the 1980s, artistic innovation was in the foreground, whereby designers: the most modern materials, including MDF, researched. This material was used, for example, for a shelf from the container series by Martin Szekely (estimated price: € 10,000-€ 15,000) and for the YM chair by Gérard Dalmon (estimation price: € 1,800-€ 2,500).

Radical design

Martin Szekely and Sylvain Dubuisson present pioneering design.

At the auction "Sweet Dreams" on October 18, both the TB coffee table by Martin Szekely (estimate: € 8,000 - 12,000) and the four chairs MB of Sylvain Dubuisson (estimation price: € 5,000 - € 8,000) will improve the creative innovation of the 1980s in an impressive way.

International artists

In the exhibition there is a special focus on works of international artists: inside. These include Alessandro Mendini & Sinya Okayama , as well as the renowned Italian group Memphis with its unique and colorful creations.

For example, discover the table "Palm Springs" of the founder of the group and pioneer of radical design, Ettore Sottsass (estimated price: € 4,000 - € 6,000), as well as vases by the Japanese champion Shiro Kuramata .

Works by artists also deserve special attention: inside from different areas, such as the director Bob Wilson or fashion designer Rei Kawakubo .

You can find more information about the announced auction here: Artcurial