Steel Pipe Drink Trolley
Made by Cappellini
Designed by Shiro Kuramata
Designed in 1968, the Steel Pipe Drink Trolley distills Shiro Kuramata's sensibility into one of his most quietly resolved objects. The tubular iron frame, finished in matte black epoxy powder coat, carries a geometric confidence that defined his broader practice. Reduction, for Kuramata, was never austerity. It was a form of precision.
The reference to his Sofa With Arms is deliberate. Kuramata rarely designed in isolation, and his objects speak to one another across decades, sharing a formal language built from restraint and wit. White laminate shelves and matte black casters with grey plastic wheels complete a composition that feels simultaneously of its moment and free of it.
- Frame in tubular iron with matte black epoxy powder coat
- Shelves in white laminate
- Matte black casters with grey plastic wheels
- Reissued by Cappellini in 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shiro Kuramata and why is his work significant?
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) was one of Japan's most influential postwar designers, known for blending poetic minimalism with a deep understanding of industrial materials. His work bridged Japanese spatial philosophy and European modernism, earning him collaborations with Memphis and lasting recognition in major museum collections worldwide.
When was the Steel Pipe Drink Trolley originally designed?
The piece was designed by Kuramata in 1968 and reissued by Cappellini in 2014, bringing it back into production as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to preserving canonical works of modern design.
What materials make up the Steel Pipe Drink Trolley?
The frame is constructed from tubular iron with a matte black epoxy powder coat finish. Shelves are white laminate, and the trolley rolls on matte black casters fitted with grey plastic wheels.
How does this trolley relate to Kuramata's other furniture designs?
Kuramata developed a consistent formal vocabulary across his objects, and the curved tubular geometry of the Steel Pipe Drink Trolley shares a clear dialogue with his Sofa With Arms. He rarely conceived pieces in isolation, often allowing forms to echo and respond across different categories of design.
Is the Steel Pipe Drink Trolley made to order?
Yes, this piece is produced to order, which is typical for reissued archival designs of this significance. Lead times vary, so it is advisable to plan accordingly for project timelines.
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