Tiling cassette for the interior of the Prague metro
Dimensions
Short item description
Bohemia, design by J. Otrub between 1973-1978, interior panelling
originally designed for the interior of the Prague metro line A, aluminium
moulding, light golden colour, stencil size 50 × 50 × 4,5 cmThe original tiles from the 1970s were originally designed for lining
of the A line metro stations by the chief architect of the Prague metro Jaroslav
Otruba. The colours were designed by graphic designer Jiří Rathouský. The alternation of hollow
and convex panels was intended to fragment the sound waves.
Over the last few years, these cassettes have become an icon that evokes
unprecedented interest in the jewels of the Czechoslovak architectural era.
even among foreign design collectors.
#23024168
auction 65
65th auction of Fine Art, Antiques, Design and Glass
Information at aukce@sypka.cz, mob. 608 958 322.
