Collection Highlights: Recent Acquisitions
Each year, many new objects are added to Cooper Hewitt's collection. The examples shown here were purchased or donated in just the last few years. They include a wide variety of media and span the Renaissance to the 21st century, reflecting the great diversity of the museum's holdings.
- 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.
- Model 1017 Coffee and Tea Service Coffee And Tea Service
- silver, walnut.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-68/72
- This object was made by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie.
- 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.
- 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.
- Model 132 U Chair Chair
- steel, enamel.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-83
- This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Model DCM Side Chair Side Chair, 1951
- birch plywood, calfskin, chrome-plated metal.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-84
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture 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.
- 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 577 Lounge Chair Chair
- tubular steel, rubber, foam rubber, nylon (upholstery).
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-95
- This object was made by Artifort.
- 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.
- Pillola Lamps Lamps
- methacrylate, plastic, acrylic.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-98/102
- This object was made by Nai Ponteur.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- His Royal Highness Coffee Service Coffee Service, 1934
- silver-plated nickel, ebony.
- Gift ift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-106/109
- This object was made by International Silver Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Neuvogue Sink Sink, 1936
- vitreous porcelain, chrome-plated metal.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-111-a,b
- THIS OBJECT IS NOT PUBLIC
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- 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, 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.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Tablecloth, Modern Spice, 1949–1955
- rayon, cotton.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-123
- This object was made by Simtex Mills.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Textile, Calder #1
- cotton.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-127
- This object was made by Laverne International, Ltd..
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Textile, Multiform, 1954
- linen.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-129
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Tray Tray
- brass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-135
- This object was made by Dorlyn Silver Smith.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Textile, ca. 1950
- cotton warp, viscose rayon and cellulose diacetate weft.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
- 2018-23-1
- This object was made by Jud Williams, Inc..
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Rainbow Sprinkle Drum Stool Stool, 2017
- sugar sprinkles, resin.
- Gift of Fernando Mastrangelo.
- 2018-24-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Textile, Eden
- 83% polyester, 17% cotton.
- Gift of Maharam.
- 2018-25-2
- Textile, Angles
- 75% polyester, 25% cotton.
- Gift of Maharam.
- 2018-25-18
- Scarf, ca. 1935
- silk.
- Gift of Ashley and Mark Callahan in memory of Rosamond Berg Bassett.
- 2018-26-1
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Martini Glass Martini Glass
- glass, paint.
- Gift of Liz Klein.
- 2018-27-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Chest of Drawers with Mirror Chest Of Drawers, Mirror
- steel, chrome-plated metal, brass, wood.
- Gift of Liz Klein.
- 2018-27-3-a,b
- This object was made by Simmons Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Textile, Graffiti Horizon Velvet, 2018
- cotton.
- Gift of Timorous Beasties.
- 2018-28-2
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Top-O-Stove Potato Baker Potato Baker, ca. 1937
- aluminum.
- Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler.
- 2018-29-1
- This object was made by Na-Mac Products Corp..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Wastebasket, Wastebasket
- wood, paint, silver leaf.
- Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler.
- 2018-29-2
- Scenic Panel, Chinoiserie (Blood Olive), 2018
- hand-embroidered silk, silk thread, painted; dyed silk with paper backing.
- Gift of Fromental.
- 2018-30-1
- This object was made by Fromental.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Plate Plate, 1760–1790
- tin-glazed earthenware.
- Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
- 2018-33-1
- This object was made by Olérys and Laugier's pottery factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
