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2014

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2016

2024

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Paper Tray, from Formwork series

This is a Paper tray. It was made for Herman Miller, Inc.. It is dated 2014. Its medium is abs plastic with non-slip silicone base.

The pieces in the Formwork series of organizers can be arranged in countless ways. The components can be stacked vertically or horizontally in order to adapt to small or large spaces. The trays cantilever to ensure that even small objects can remain visible and accessible. The user controls the outcome.

This object was donated by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is credited Courtesy of Herman Miller, Inc..

  • Oun Desk Tray
  • rubber, metal.
  • Gift of Arango Design Foundation.
  • 1994-31-67-a/c

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5.7 × 24.8 × 30.5 cm (2 1/4 in. × 9 3/4 in. × 12 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.

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