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

  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Dedalotto
1966
  • Gjlla Giani
Pluvio
s.d.
  • Franco Bertoli
  • Max Pajetta
Noe
1972
  • Jean Paul Emonds-Alt
View Master
1975
  • Anonyme
View Master roll
s.d.
  • Patrick Rylands
Bird
1969
  • V. Anzi
BE-EM
s.d.
  • V. Anzi
BE-EM
s.d.
  • Sergio Asti
Article 025
s.d.
  • Pio Manzù
Model 4643/5
1960
  • Gino Colombini
Portaombrelli
1966
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Elisa
1972
  • Giancarlo Piretti
Pluvium
1972
  • Roberto Lucci
  • Paolo Orlandini
Model VIP
s.d.
  • Platt & Young
Full Moon
1998
  • Bass et Bass
Hippopotame
1995
  • Anonyme
Bimbo
1995
  • Xavier Lust
Paso Doble
2004