the Plastic Design Collection

The Design Museum Brussels online database aims to assist the efforts in conservation, enhancement and accessibility of the Plastic Design Collection, which ranges from small domestic objects to environments entirely made from plastics.

Showcasing an overview of the many possibilities and outcomes in terms of shapes, surfaces and properties of these synthetic materials, it gives the opportunity to explore not only currently exhibited works, but also the objects that are currently in the museum’s storerooms.

It provides access to the information gathered during the continuous research into the collection and the history of plastic materials as heritage, allowing for an increase in exchange of knowledge between institutions, researchers, professionals and the general public.

The digitization of the Plastic Design Collection is a developing project and therefore is constantly implemented. For any inquiries about the project, collaboration opportunities or additional information about an object , please do not hesitate to contact us at collections@designmuseum.brussels

Typology

  • Ettore Sottsass
Ultrafragola
1970
  • Jean-Antoine Keup
40P
1970
  • Enzo Mari
Timor
1967
  • Nol
Pipa
s.d.
  • Enzo Mari
Bilancia
1959
  • Brusasco & Torretta Architetti
-
1970
  • Anonyme
-
s.d.
  • Giorgio Della Beffa
Ring a Date
1970
  • Nick Crosbie
Picture Frame
1996
  • Philippe Starck
Dr. Kiss
1998
  • Anonyme
Bimatic
1996
  • F. Gremillon
Miroir grossissant
1995
  • Tino Valentino
Magic Mirroir
1995
  • Tino Valentino
Magic Mirroir
1995
  • Anonyme
Dr. Duck
1998