Boby Rolling Storage Cart
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Object Label
In the second half of the twentieth century, Italy became a center for modern design. Many foreigners went there to study and work at small, adventurous firms that produced high-quality objects.
Caption
Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930–1971). Boby Rolling Storage Cart, designed 1969–manufactured 1970. ABS molded plastic, steel, 28 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 16 in. (73.3 x 42.9 x 40.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Sam Flax, Inc., 83.103. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Manufacturer
Maker
Title
Boby Rolling Storage Cart
Date
designed 1969–manufactured 1970
Geography
Place manufactured: Caselle di Selvazzano, Italy
Medium
ABS molded plastic, steel
Classification
Dimensions
28 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 16 in. (73.3 x 42.9 x 40.6 cm)
Signatures
"Joe Colombo" signature, clearly visible, reproduced in relief, inside lowest bin
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Gift of Sam Flax, Inc.
Accession Number
83.103
Frequent Art Questions
I've seen this rolling cart before, in use. What makes it so important to be included in a gallery space?
That is known as the Boby Rolling Storage Cart. Its known as, "the trolly cart that made design history." It's creator was Joe Colombo who designed the 'Colombo Armchair,' also on view in that case.And the question you posed can be asked of all examples of material culture. Objects are put on display because they can reveal us something about the maker, the culture or innovations of the era.Interesting, trolly cart that made history, neat!
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