Singular Geometric Sculpture by Irving Harper
Irving Harper (1916 – 2015)
Striking and unusual paper and wood sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legendary artist for Herman Miller and George Nelson Associates’ Director of Design, noted for his iconic Marshmallow Sofa and Ball Clock, Harper privately created fascinating sculptures out of household products that have rarely been seen outside the artist’s collection.
Good vintage condition, with some damage incurred while in the artist’s possession.
Literature: Irving Harper: Works in Paper, Michael Maharam, p. 59
- Origin: United States
- Period: 20th Century
- Dimensions: 20’’ Ø x 34’’ H
- Materials: Construction paper, wood
- Condition: Good
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Irving Harper (1916 – 2015)
Striking and unusual painted construction paper and wood sculpture by renowned modernist designer Irving Harper, a noted artist for Herman Miller.
Striking and unusual paper sculpture by renowned modernist designer Irving Harper, a noted artist for Herman Miller and George Nelson Associates’ director of design, who created hundreds of rarely seen paper sculptures in his spare time.
Painted construction paper and wood.
12’’ Ø x 12’’ H
Very good vintage condition.
Known for his mid-century creation of the Marshmallow Sofa, Ball Clock, and Herman Miller logo as George Nelson Associates’ director of design, Irving Harper made hundreds of rarely seen paper sculptures in his spare time from 1963-2000.