Unique Vintage Thermos Flask Inspired by the Memphis Group: A Playful Addition to Your Interior!

Unique Vintage Thermos Flask Inspired by the Memphis Group: A Playful Addition to Your Interior!

• Manufacturer: aus dem hause BMF Nürnberg
• Manufacturing Date: 1980s

Description
Discover this beautiful vintage plastic thermos flask, inspired by the distinctive design of the iconic Memphis Group from the 1980s. With its striking red colour, black accents, and playful geometric shapes, this thermos flask brings a Memphis style to your interior. Standing at a height of 25 cm and with a diameter of 19 cm, this flask offers a generous capacity of approximately 1 litre, perfect for keeping your coffee or tea warm.

This thermos flask is in good vintage condition with normal signs of use and subtle signs of ageing, as shown in the photos. Made of durable plastic, the flask features a glass thermos insert on the inside to keep your beverages optimally warm. The bottom of the flask is inscribed with the text "BMF N/ AUS DEM HAUSE BMF NÜRNBERG / Made in W-Germany / Fabriqué en R.F.A."

Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this unique thermos flask, perfect for enthusiasts of retro design. Start each morning with a hint of 1980s style by using this special thermos flask inspired by the iconic designs of the Memphis Group.

Condition
This thermos flask is in good vintage condition, with normal signs of use and wear appropriate for its age. There are some superficial scratches present, but the interior is clean. Please note that the item is vintage. The photos are part of the description.

Dimensions

• Height: 25 cm
• Diameter: 19 cm
• Capacity: 1 litre

The Memphis Group, founded by Ettore Sottsass in the years 1981-1987, was a groundbreaking collective of interior designers who rebelled against the rigid functional rules of modernism. Their ideas had a profound influence on the aesthetics of the 1980s. The style of the Memphis Group is associated with postmodernism and drew inspiration from pop art and art deco.

The name "Memphis" was derived from a Bob Dylan song called "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." As this song played on the record player one autumn evening in 1981, the plans for the new venture took shape. The name was later considered fitting as it referred to the ancient capital of Egypt and to the place where Elvis Presley died.

The Memphis Group challenged mainstream designs with their innovative approach. They combined geometric shapes, vibrant colours, and diverse patterns in seemingly illogical ways. This gave rise to products like the Casablanca and Carlton cabinets. The design of the Carlton cabinet symbolizes the mindset of the "Memphis Group." This colourful bookcase with open and angled sections, some drawers, and a solid base takes the form of a classic bedside table that fans out like a tree and ends in a cubist crown. It appears more like a sculpture than a functional storage piece for books.

Annually, the group presented their designs at the Salone del Mobile, the design fair in Milan, where they garnered much admiration. Despite underwhelming sales figures, only one design, Michele de Lucchi's First Chair from 1983, went into mass production. While Memphis Group furniture didn't see widespread use in homes, the movement had a significant impact on television sets, music videos, and the aesthetics of MTV, which was established around the same time. David Bowie and Karl Lagerfeld were avid collectors of Memphis Group pieces, and furniture from the group can be seen in films such as "Ruthless People" and "Back to the Future Part II."

In 1987, Ettore Sottsass left the group, and soon after, the collective disbanded.