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

  • Rodolfo Bonetto
Linea 1
1969
  • Anonyme
Super 8 Automatic
1970
  • Verner Panton
Panthella
1971
  • Joe Colombo
Robo
1969
  • Nick Crosbie
Picture Frame
1996
  • Dario Tanfoglio
Art. 2075.00
1996
  • Anonyme
Bimbo
1995
  • Christian Ghion
Box Office
2002
  • STG Studio
Top Model
1994
  • Marc Newson
Rock
1998
  • Anonyme
Model RA2870
s.d.
  • Alessandro Mendini
HD 2003
1994
  • Patrick Jouin
One_Shot.MGX
2005
  • Ruth Francken
Homme
1970