Ginza Miniature Robot

Ginza Miniature Robot

DESIGNED BY Masanori Umeda
FOR Memphis Milano

The Ginza Robot was designed by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano in 1982. 
Made from wood and plastic laminate, the robot shaped Ginza cabinet features the playful anti-design style that is typical for Memphis Milano.  This miniature version is at a scale of 1:6, featuring all the original details.

INFO

Made from wood and plastic laminate, the robot shaped Ginza cabinet features the playful anti-design style that is typical for Memphis Milano. This miniature version is at a scale of 1:6, featuring all the original details.

MADE IN ITALY

DIMENSIONS

250 L x 70 W x 290 H (mm)

CONSTRUCTION

Laminated Plastic and Wood.

LEAD TIME

16 - 20 Weeks

RESOURCES

Technical Drawings
Ginza Miniature Robot

Meet the Designer

Masanori Umeda

Masanori Umeda studied at the School of Design in Tokyo. Later working with Achille Castiglioni in Milan in 1967. Umeda opened his own studio in Japan, where he produced several works for the Memphis group.

Discover the Brand

On December 11, 1980, a group of young designers and architects has gathered in Ettore Sottsass’s living room. The recor...