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Leapfrog Computer
1989 · Carbon-fiber reinforced-plastic, magnesium-alloy, ABS polymer, and other materials
1 1/2 x 10 5/8 x 13 3/4" (3.8 x 27 x 35 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Richard Sapper
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Museum of Modern Art, New York
1973
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Recent Acquisitions: Design Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1970–1971
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Richard Sapper was a German industrial designer whose work defined the aesthetic and functional language of postwar consumer electronics and household objects. Working primarily in plastic, metal, and rubber, he created products distinguished by their sculptural economy and precise engineering, including the iconic Tolomeo lamp for Artemide and the folding kettle for Alessi. His approach synthesized Italian modernism with German precision, prioritizing tactile experience and intuitive usability across furniture, lighting, and kitchen equipment. Sapper's influence on twentieth-century design extended from Olivetti to Knoll, establishing templates for how everyday objects could balance form and purpose without ornament.
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Museum of Modern Art
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Art Institute of Chicago
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