Crochet Table

Marcel WandersWW-2002-092488

2002·Hand-knitted cotton and epoxy·30 × 60 × 30 cm (12 × 24 × 12 in.)

<p>Marcel Wanders’s Crochet Table challenges the qualities associated with needlework as a non-structural, decorative embellishment. Playing off a minimalist vocabulary, Wanders took lacy, crocheted cotton and wrapped it over a simple rectangular form. The cotton was then coated with an epoxy to seal the surface and harden it into shape. Finally, the form within was removed, leaving a simple box that is structurally and solely made of the crocheted material.</p>

Catalogue

Year: 2002
Medium: Hand-knitted cotton and epoxy
Dimensions: 30 × 60 × 30 cm (12 × 24 × 12 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Marcel Wanders

Artist

Marcel Wanders

Textile

Marcel Wanders is a Dutch designer and artist born in 1963 who works across furniture, lighting, and interior installation. His practice is rooted in craft-based experimentation with unconventional materials and techniques, often combining handmade elements with industrial production.

Boxtel, Netherlands

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