Memphis dish Indivia

Memphis Indivia is a ceramic serving plate designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1985. Entirely white, it is decorated with black graphic motifs evoking fragments of architectural drawings, blending irony and minimalism into an object of striking aesthetic character. The monochromatic surface and the essential geometric decoration make this piece an emblematic example of the Memphis visual language, capable of transforming a simple everyday object into a genuine work of design.

The contrast between the rigorous aesthetic and the evocative name of the plate — which references the plant world with surreal lightness — is an unmistakable hallmark of Sottsass's creative vision: the decoration bears no direct relation to the subject it names, but instead invites a play of cross-references and interpretations, perhaps alluding to what will be served or to the very idea of food as a cultural element. With a diameter of 210 mm, Memphis Indivia is conceived as a serving plate, ideal for a thoughtfully set table or as a collector's piece for lovers of Italian design. Perfect for display in the living room or to enhance a convivial setting, it stands as a tribute to the provocative and creative thinking that made Memphis Milano one of the most influential movements in twentieth-century international design.