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2009

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2012

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10-Unit System Modular Unit, 2009

This is a Modular unit. It was designed by Shigeru Ban and manufactured by Artek. It is dated 2009 and we acquired it in 2012. Its medium is upm profi (recycled paper and plastic composite). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Artek. It is credited Gift of Artek.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 44 x 44 x 4 cm (17 5/16 x 17 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

10-Unit System Modular Unit, 2009; Designed by Shigeru Ban (Japanese, b. 1957); Manufactured by Artek (Finland); Finland; upm profi (recycled paper and plastic composite); H x W x D: 44 x 44 x 4 cm (17 5/16 x 17 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Artek; 2012-27-2

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