Memphis Schwarzenberg Wooden Console

The Memphis Schwarzenberg Wooden Console is a landmark piece designed by Hans Hollein for Memphis Milano in 1981, and one of the most celebrated icons of the postmodern design movement. Far more than a console table, Schwarzenberg is a conceptual statement — a refined expression of architecture translated into a functional object. Crafted in wood, with a slender top spanning 1600 mm in width, the structure appears almost suspended in space, as if the forms were drawn rather than built, evoking temples, portals, and classical references reinterpreted through a postmodern, ironic sensibility.

The stepped, multi-level top interacts with curved, elongated legs that converge into a sculptural base, creating a composition that is simultaneously stable and unexpectedly ethereal. The use of precious materials — gold leaf and natural wood veneers — adds warmth, depth, and luminosity, elevating Schwarzenberg into a true focal point within any interior. Its strong scenic character and cultural resonance make it an ideal choice for the living room, where it can anchor a space of representation or enter into dialogue with other design pieces. Rooted in Central European cultural references and the symbolic language of historical architecture, this console embodies design as an intellectual act — timeless, uncompromising, and deeply expressive. Standing 820 mm tall with a depth of 470 mm, Schwarzenberg is conceived for those who view furniture as cultural heritage: an elegant dialogue between history, vision, and form.