Montreal-based studio mpgmb designed Going Back to Memphis, a shelf that nods to the radical Memphis movement while giving it a more restrained finish.

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The piece is playful and asymmetrical. Blocks overlap, shapes intersect, and the geometry feels almost chaotic — but it’s held together by a clear sense of order. The composition looks fragmented at first glance, then reveals an underlying rhythm.

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Unlike the bright patterns and loud colors often tied to Memphis design, this shelf tones the palette down. The result is a mix of bold form and quiet elegance. It captures the spirit of the movement without imitating it, proving that even the most radical design language can evolve into something new.