Snelson, Kenneth. Floating Compression Column,, 1959. Aluminum and stainless steel, 10'6" (320 cm). Gift of the architect, 283.1965. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

Floating Compression Column,

1959

Kenneth Snelson

American, 1927–2016

Architecture & Design

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Snelson, Kenneth
Classification: Architecture
Formatted Medium: Aluminum and stainless steel
Medium: aluminum, stainless, steel
Dimensions: 10'6" (320 cm)
Departments: Architecture & Design
Accession Number: 283.1965
Credit Line: Gift of the architect

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