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

Editors

  • Livio Castiglioni
  • Gianfranco Frattini
Boalum
1970
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Dedalotto
1966
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Dedalo
1966
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Dedalino
1966
  • Stacy Dukes
Efebo
1969
  • Vico Magistretti
Vicario
1969
  • Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Spyros
1969
  • Vico Magistretti
Demetrio 45
1966
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Dedalino
1966
  • Vico Magistretti
Dalù
1969
  • Vico Magistretti
Triteti
1970
  • Vico Magistretti
Teti
1970
  • Vico Magistretti
Teti
1970
  • Vico Magistretti
Teti
1970
  • Giancarlo Mattioli
Nessino
1967
  • Vico Magistretti
Telegono
1966
  • Giancarlo Mattioli
Nesso
1967
  • Giancarlo Mattioli
Nesso
1963
  • Studio Tetrarch
Frine
1969
  • Vico Magistretti
Mezzachimera
1970
  • Vico Magistretti
Chimera
1969
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Elisa
1972
  • Studio Tetrarch
Pallade
1969
  • Gae Aulenti
Pileo
1972
  • Gae Aulenti
Mezzo Pileo
1972
  • Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Giano Vano
1966
  • Vico Magistretti
Demetrio 70
1966
  • Vico Magistretti
Arcadia 80
1968
  • Sergio Mazza
Toga
1968
  • Vico Magistretti
Demetrio 80
1970
  • Stacy Dukes
Efebino
1966
  • Vico Magistretti
Selene
1961
  • Vico Magistretti
Selene
1961
  • Silvia Capponi
  • In Suk II
Gilda
1993