architecture, design & graphics

North Building, Levels 2 & 6

The DAM is committed to the study of modern and contemporary Western design—through its collections, exhibitions, and publications—and to establishing this discipline within the museum field.

 

In addition to collecting more than 11,000 objects, the museum has organized an influential series of contemporary design exhibitions. As a result, it is recognized internationally as an important center for contemporary design in the United States.

 

For more information about this collection, visit designcouncil.denverartmuseum.org.

 

Baroque and rococo console table

This table demonstrates French taste in the 1700s.

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“Bubbles” chaise longue, Frank O. Gehry

Gehry designed the Guggenheim Museum in Spain.

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“Greek” side chair and “Japonesque” table, school of Edward William Godwin

These objects were revolutionary for their time.

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“Kandissi” sofa, Alessandro Mendini and “Le Strutture Tremano” table, Ettore Sottsass

Radical examples of Italian design.

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“LCW” lounge chair, Charles and Ray Eames

The chair is the ultimate design object.

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“Space” chaise longue, Karim Rashid

Rashid represents a new generation of designers.

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