Michael Graves for Alessi Set of 6 soup plates.

Michael Graves for Alessi Set of 6 soup plates. Porcelain plates with a distinctive wide yellow border and blue floral outline, exemplifying Graves’ postmodern design language for Alessi during the period. Origin: Italy. Designer: Michael Graves. Manufacturer: Alessi. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 22 cm. Period: Late 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition, minimal signs of use. Bio: Michael Graves (1934–2015) was an American architect and designer, and one of the leading figures of postmodernism. His collaboration with Alessi produced a range of iconic household objects that merged classical references with playful color and wit — a hallmark of 1980s and 1990s design.