
Tableware for KLM's World Business Class (2 sets)
<p>Marcel Wanders’s tableware for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines includes utilitarian but luxurious pieces that were designed to reduce the load of the aircraft and streamline the work of the flight crew, thus resulting in lower carbon dioxide emissions and more efficient service. Most important, however, was to maintain a superior quality so that diners felt like honored guests, rather than routine passengers. Whimsical details on the fabric tray liners and flatware handles are reminiscent of traditional Dutch lace, imparting a sense of elegance and tradition to the dining experience. Most items are made of traditional materials such as crystal, porcelain, and glass, with the exception of the plastic salad bowl.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 2011
- Medium
- Variable media
- Dimensions
- Variable dimensions
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Marcel Wanders
Artist

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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.
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- Marcel Wanders
- Year
- 2011
- Medium
- Variable media
- Dimensions
- Variable dimensions
- Watts ID
- WW-2011-118616
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
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