Did you know? A vault containing over half a million curated designs captures the essence of innovation, preserving the history of design – and legacy products like our SWISSORS from ‘93 are among them.
In the heart of Zurich-West, at the Toni Areal, there's a space where history meets innovation. The Museum für Gestaltung, or Museum of Design, is home to a staggering collection that's a testament to Swiss ingenuity. Picture this: 12 kilometres of shelves holding half a million designs, spanning 150 years of creativity. Among these, you'll find everyday marvels like our SWISSORS® model from '93, alongside other monumental classics such as the SBB station clock and Willy Guhl’s Loop chair. It’s where every iconic piece tells a story, inviting you to discover the archives of design, graphics, decorative arts, and posters for yourself. This journey through the archives is not just about admiration but about preserving a legacy that informs and inspires future generations.
The SWISSORS®
Find the legacy SWISSORS® model in the online catalogue of the Museum of Design Zurich: E-museum Swissors
Find a list of all further pieces presented in the collection 100 years of Swiss design online: Ausstellung 100 Jahre Schweizer Design
The Collection Archive of the Museum of Design Zurich at Toni Areal
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The collection archive is only accessible on guided tours.
Find the page of the Museum für Gestalltung collection archive
Do you want to take a glance at the archive yourself? Book a tour: Tour of collection archive
Want to hear more about the collection archive? Watch a short video: Video Museum für Gestalltung Archive