rare! Swid Powel mug in the Notebook pattern by designer Robert Venturi

A rare and hard to find mug in the Notebook pattern by Swid Powell, designer Robert Venturi (6/25/1925-9/18/2018)

Designer: Robert Venturi, the influential postmodern architect, designed iconic dinnerware for the firm Swid Powell, most famously the "Grandmother" pattern inspired by a kitschy floral tablecloth, blending high-art references with everyday design for a quintessential postmodern aesthetic, alongside other patterns like "Notebook" and "Dashes".

Manufacturer: Swid Powell (a New York company known for collaborating with top architects).
Inspiration: His designs often drew from mundane sources, like a colleague's grandmother's floral tablecloth for the "Grandmother" pattern, which he overlaid with elements from Jasper Johns' paintings or envelope linings.

Style: Quintessentially postmodern, mixing historical references (like classical columns on spoons) and pop culture with modernist principles.

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