Memphis - The Tartar 1985
The Tartar is a sculptural console and sideboard designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 for the Memphis Milano collection. While it shares the bold geometric language of earlier pieces like the Carlton, it reflects a shift toward a more austere and "primordial" aesthetic, inspired by urban, post-nuclear atmospheres.
Physical Dimensions
Height: 78 cm (30.7 in)
Width: 195 cm (76.8 in)
Depth: 85 cm (33.5 in)
Technical Specifications
Materials: Constructed from lacquered wood covered in both decorative plastic laminate and natural wood veneer.
Unique Feature: It utilizes a specialized reconstituted veneer designed by Sottsass, which features an "elongated" wood grain pattern created by stacking and sawing hundreds of veneer sheets on a diagonal.
Design Style: Described as "Sottsassian-Cubist," the piece is designed to be visually 3D and complex from every elevation rather than appearing as a flattened 2D object.
Structure: Features an asymmetrical silhouette composed of linear volumes in clashing colors and patterns, standing as a functional console that doubles as a monumental work of art.
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