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Saba 'Jim Nature' portable television receiver, 1994.
At a time when black plastic was the predominant material for making casing for electrical goods, French industrial designer Philippe Starck opted to use a high-density chipboard for his Jim Nature television set; a provocative and environmentally friendly alternative. His design proves that a poor-quality material, traditionally hidden under veneer, can instead have a potent, appealing aesthetic impact.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Object Number:
- 2015-5005
- Materials:
- wood composites, plastic (unidentified), glass, electronic components and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 365 mm x 370 mm x 400 mm, 10kg
- type:
- television receivers
- credit:
- Purchased from Carl Moss
