Cappellini pouf 'Smartie' 1996 by Michael Young
Cappellini pouf 'Smartie' 1996 by Michael Young
For your consideration is a CAPPELLINI red pouf 'SMARTIE' designed by Michael Young 1996. A rare and minty example of 1990's design and great functional seating as a very mod pouf.
Comprised of foam it is a comfy seat that doubles as a table as well. Great for movie watching or gaming a very practical piece of art!
CONDITION: MINT- No discoloration, holes, age appropriate.
SIZE: 31" D x 10” High
Michael Young: Is one of the UK's most sought-after designers and revered retailers and institutions such as the Conran shop and the Pompidou Museum began demanding his work. He became known in the industry as a sophisticated minimalist acclaimed for his elegant, pared-down aesthetic design, which was in direct opposition to the elaborate style dominating London at the time.
After nearly a decade working across the UK and Iceland, Michael was enticed to Asia by his passion for pioneering technology, and in 2006 set up a studio in Hong Kong. Today Michael Young Studio is considered to be one of the most exciting and formidable design companies operating in Asia, responsible for designing award-winning icons for its clients that last a lifetime and are presented in museums globally.
Over the past 20 years Michael Young has established himself as one of the leading international figures in his field continuing to push the boundaries of experimental design. The studio specialises in creating modern design through exploring the endless possibilities Asia's technological ingenuity provides. Propelled by the momentum created through collaboration with Chinese industrialists, the studio captures the strengthening ties between local industry and design, and exemplifies the skills of Asia's industrial innovation.