Tomato Tray for Memphis <br/>by Michele De Lucchi for Bloomingdale's

Artist/Designer: Michele De Lucchi  b. 1951, Ferrara, Italy Title: Tomato Tray 1985 Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: 14" h x 11" x 1" Manufacturer: Flavia for Memphis/Milano 1985. Made in Italy. Details: Proposal for ceramic collection for Bloomingdale's. Tray subsequently produced in a special production run of fewer than 100. Printed on bottom; Memphis/Milano, Bloomingdale's, Made in Italy by FLAVIA, Designed by MICHELE DE LUCCHI. This design is in production today labeled only Memphis/Milano.  Notes from the Archive: In September 1985, Bloomingdale's in New York opened "Ecco L'Italia," a seven-week event that displayed Italy's classic and modern designs in everything from fashion to home furnishings. The New York Times called the enterprise "A Celebration Con Brio of Italian Creativity." The more than 1700 individuals who attended the festive, black-tie opening included famous designers from Italy and beyond, among them Ettore Sottsass, Barbara Radice, Aldo Cibic, Emilio Pucc