Energizing the Everyday: Gifts From the George R. Kravis II Collection
This exhibition was on display from April 28, 2016 to March 12, 2017.
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- Swan Armchair Armhair
- leather, aluminum, plastic.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-67
- This object was made by Fritz Hansen Inc., Denmark.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Empire State Cigarette Lighter
- cast aluminum.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-73
- This object was made by Unknown.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Efira Bowl Bowl
- glass, brass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-74-a/g
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Lounge Chair Lounge Chair
- oak.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-75
- This object was made by Fullbright Industries.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Z Clock
- bent chrome-plated tubular brass, enameled brass, plate glass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-76
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Radio Radio
- bentwood, plastic.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-18
- This object was made by Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corp..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Vase
- spun aluminum.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-77
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Model 1044-A Armchair Armchair
- aluminum, vinyl.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-78
- This object was made by Warren McArthur Corporation.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Model 547 Radio Radio
- bakelite (tm), metal.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-79
- This object was made by Phonola.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Prototype for a Radio Enclosure Prototype Radio Enclosure
- walnut plywood, lacquer.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-80
- This object was made by Evans Products Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Chair
- molded and spliced plywood, turned and veneered honduran mahogany, foam....
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-81
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- 4658 Desk
- walnut veneer on pine, tubular steel, leather, perforated sheet aluminum.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-82
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- 3920 Vanity
- east indian laurel, sequoia burl, oak, acrylic, brass, patinated steel,....
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-19-a/d
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Leaf Dish
- laminated birch and teak plywood.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-29
- This object was made by Soinne et Kni.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Teapot
- molded and glazed earthenware trimmed in platinum.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-39-1-a,b
- This object was made by Gem Clay Forming Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Waterwitch Model MB 571.11 Outboard Motor Outboard Motor
- aluminum, steel, brass, rubber.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-89
- This object was made by Kissel Motor Company and Sears, Roebuck and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Model A331 Hanging Lamp Hanging Lamp
- aluminum, enamel, brass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-90
- This object was made by Valaistustyö Ky.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Pitcher
- blown and cased glass (inciso), silver-plated brass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-20-a,b
- This object was made by Christofle and Venini Glassworks.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Algol 11 Television
- molded plastic, perspex, chromium-plated metal.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-21
- This object was made by Brionvega, S.p.A..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Tavola Rotonda Rossa Centerpiece
- cast pewter, murano glass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-93-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Model 900 Tea Wagon Tea Wagon
- birch, plywood, paint, wicker, ceramic tile.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-94
- This object was made by Artek and Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas AB.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Model RR-126 Radio-Phonograph Radio-phonograph
- plywood, plastic laminate, aluminum, polycarbonate, electronic components.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-96-a/c
- This object was made by Brionvega, S.p.A..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Little Sun Solar-powered Lantern
- molded plastic, solar panel, led.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-23
- This object was made by Little Sun.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for Spiral Form (Hemicycle House)
- pen and ink, colored pencil on tracing paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-112
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Brochure With Price List, American Modern
- printed paper.
- Smithsonian Libraries. Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 23.2016.1
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for a Cream Pitcher
- colored pencil on black cardstock.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-113
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Drawing, Interior
- gouache, ink, collage on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-114
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Poster, Post Office Underground Mail Train: London
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-116
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Poster, 28th Annual National Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-117
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Poster, America’s Answer! Production
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-118
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Poster, Keep 'Em Rolling!
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-119
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Textile, Small Squares
- silk.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-122
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Textile, Showers
- linen.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-27
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Textile, Cut-Out
- cotton.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-130
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Textile, Triangles
- linen.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-28-a,b
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
