{"product_id":"james-kutasi-stone-settee-memphis-movement-australia","title":"James Kutasi \"Stone\" Settee Memphis Movement Australia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Settee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" by James Kutasi (c. 1987)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn a monumental piece of Australian design history with the incredibly rare, museum-quality “Stone Settee” by prominent furniture designer James Kutasi.\u003c\/b\u003e Purchased originally in \u003cb\u003e1987\u003c\/b\u003e and offered publicly for the very first time, this iconic statement sofa is one of only two conceptual drafts ever actualised by the designer within this series. It flawlessly bridges the gap between radical avant-garde art and functional post-modern furniture and captures the iconic Memphis Art Movement style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Design \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEmerging from the bold, expressive era of late 1980s Australian studio furniture, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Settee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is heavily influenced by the global \u003cb\u003eMemphis Design movement\u003c\/b\u003e. Rather than using traditional heavy masonry, Kutasi masterfully constructed the piece using \u003cb\u003efaux-stone laminate textures layered over sharp, monumental geometric forms\u003c\/b\u003e. The result is a striking optical illusion—giving the commanding visual weight and raw texture of solid stone, but with the crisp, architectural lines characteristic of premium late-20th-century laminate craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile Kutasi created a companion chair as part of this twin-draft concept, this settee stands alone as the definitive structural anchor of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It’s a Collector's Essential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-Rare Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e One of only two physical drafts brought into existence from this series, making this an exceptionally rare acquisition opportunity for serious design collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMemphis Style Icon:\u003c\/b\u003e A textbook definition of post-modernism, featuring contrasting geometric layers and graphic shapes that instantly elevate a high-end living area, gallery, or showroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Time Publicly Available:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced directly from its historical context, this museum-grade piece is offered on the open market for the first time since its creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e James Kutasi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePiece:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Stone Settee\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Architectural Faux-Stone Laminate on Custom Geometric Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Possesses minor wear and characteristics consistent with its age, history, and material authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 150cm W x 75cm D x 88cm H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery can be arranged by request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burringbar Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49744844488963,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8228\/9411\/files\/JamesKutasi_Stone_Settee01.jpg?v=1790910769","url":"https:\/\/burringbargallery.com.au\/products\/james-kutasi-stone-settee-memphis-movement-australia","provider":"Burringbar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}