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This object consists of 5 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

The Kaleidoscope House Living Room Set

Dolls' House Acccessory Set
2001 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Set of living room furniture designed by contemporary American artists, made in 1:12 scale. It consists of four parts, plus packaging:

A 1:12 scale reproduction of the Soft Little Heavy chair designed by Ron Arad. Probably made of wood and covered with a bright pink baize fabric.

Three seat sofa designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. Probably made of wood covered with bright green (primary) baize fabric.

Coffee table designed by Keiser-Newman. The chromed base which is in the shape of an X supports a clear, rectangular perspex table top.

A rug, a rectangular piece of cotton cloth with red background and pattern of green oval shapes.

Cardboard packaging for the living room set with a see-through lid. Brightly coloured in shades of mauve, yellow, green and orange. Original blister pack is inside the box. The box also has the Bozart toys by artists logo and a description of other furniture available in the range. The Kaleidoscope House and Living Room Set appear on the front of the box.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Chair
  • Sofa
  • Coffee Table
  • Rug
  • Packaging
TitleThe Kaleidoscope House Living Room Set (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic, synthetic textiles, wood
Brief description
Miniature living room set for Kaleidoscope house
Physical description
Set of living room furniture designed by contemporary American artists, made in 1:12 scale. It consists of four parts, plus packaging:

A 1:12 scale reproduction of the Soft Little Heavy chair designed by Ron Arad. Probably made of wood and covered with a bright pink baize fabric.

Three seat sofa designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. Probably made of wood covered with bright green (primary) baize fabric.

Coffee table designed by Keiser-Newman. The chromed base which is in the shape of an X supports a clear, rectangular perspex table top.

A rug, a rectangular piece of cotton cloth with red background and pattern of green oval shapes.

Cardboard packaging for the living room set with a see-through lid. Brightly coloured in shades of mauve, yellow, green and orange. Original blister pack is inside the box. The box also has the Bozart toys by artists logo and a description of other furniture available in the range. The Kaleidoscope House and Living Room Set appear on the front of the box.
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'MADE IN CHINA' (Printed on gold label attached to chair)
  • 'Bozart Toys 2001' (Printed on gold label attached to chair)
Credit line
Given by Bozart Toys Inc
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Associated object
W.6-1994 (Depiction)
Other number
30025 - serial number
Collection
Accession number
B.3:1 to 5-2002

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Record createdJune 5, 2002
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