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Ben Seibel Papers
A description of the collection at Syracuse University
Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 21 Oct 2010
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Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 21 Oct 2010
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Seibel, Ben. |
| Title: | Ben Seibel Papers |
| Dates: | circa 1973-1983 |
| Quantity: | 80 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | American industrial designer, particularly of tableware. Collection includes catalogs, design sketches, scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence, and a considerable number of items of table- and kitchen-ware (china, metal, stoneware, plaster, steel, glass, wood). |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Ben Seibel (1918-1985) was an American industrial designed particularly known for his tableware. He began his studies in architecture at Columbia University, where he also studied painting and sculpture. After returning from service in the army he changed to industrial design at Pratt Institute. His designs included dinnerware, glassware, stainless steel flatware, metal and wood tabletop accessories, furniture and lamps.
The Ben Seibel Papers includes catalogs, design sketches, scrapbooks, photographs, and correspondence. The collection also contains a considerable number of examples of his work, primarily table- and kitchen-ware. These include cups, saucers, plates, bowls, pitchers, salt and pepper shakers, platters, dishes and more. Materials represented include china, metal, stoneware, plaster, steel, glass and wood.
The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.
Access Restrictions:
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Persons
Seibel, Ben.
Subjects
Flatware -- Design.
Industrial design -- History -- 20th century.
Industrial design -- United States.
Industrial designers -- United States.
Kitchen utensils -- Design.
Tableware -- Design.
Genres and Forms
Catalogs (documents)
Correspondence.
Design drawings.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Sketches.
Occupations
Industrial designers.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ben Seibel Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Ben Seibel, 1997-1999.
An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.