Orwell Sofa (model)
Model Sofa
1996 (designed)
1996 (designed)
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Scale models play an important part in the design development process because they can be produced much more easily and cost effectively than full-sized prototypes. Matthew Hilton designed the Orwell Sofa for SCP in 1996. He made a fibreglass mould for a 1:5 scale model of the sofa, to illustrate its shape and proportions. This model is a cast from that mould, coloured blue with spray paint to suggest the upholstered finished version. The model is inscribed 'Hilton Orwell SCP 02.96', indicating the date of February 1996 when it was made.
Born in 1957, British furniture designer Matthew Hilton studied at Portsmouth College of Art and then studied 3D design at Kingston University. He set up Matthew Hilton Studio in 1984. One of his best known works was the iconic Balzac Chair (1991); he was elected a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) in 2005.
Born in 1957, British furniture designer Matthew Hilton studied at Portsmouth College of Art and then studied 3D design at Kingston University. He set up Matthew Hilton Studio in 1984. One of his best known works was the iconic Balzac Chair (1991); he was elected a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) in 2005.
Object details
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| Title | Orwell Sofa (model) (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Fibreglass and filler, spray-painted blue, wooden front legs |
| Brief description | Model sofa, 1:5 scale model of the Orwell Sofa, designed by Matthew Hilton for SCP, fibreglass and wood, 1996 |
| Physical description | A 1:5 scale model of a three seater sofa with curved back and arms made from fibreglass and spray painted blue with wooden legs. |
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| Credit line | Given by Matthew Hilton |
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| Summary | Scale models play an important part in the design development process because they can be produced much more easily and cost effectively than full-sized prototypes. Matthew Hilton designed the Orwell Sofa for SCP in 1996. He made a fibreglass mould for a 1:5 scale model of the sofa, to illustrate its shape and proportions. This model is a cast from that mould, coloured blue with spray paint to suggest the upholstered finished version. The model is inscribed 'Hilton Orwell SCP 02.96', indicating the date of February 1996 when it was made. Born in 1957, British furniture designer Matthew Hilton studied at Portsmouth College of Art and then studied 3D design at Kingston University. He set up Matthew Hilton Studio in 1984. One of his best known works was the iconic Balzac Chair (1991); he was elected a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) in 2005. |
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| Accession number | W.21-2005 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2005 |
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