The collection field of decorative arts and
design includes Australian and international ceramics, glass, metalwork,
dress, textiles, lace, jewellery, woodwork, furniture, lighting, lacquer,
environmental and graphic design, photographs, musical instruments, coins,
medals, archival material and ephemera.
Historical decorative arts and design
principally the first three of the following
• Australia
• Europe and North America
• Asia-Pacific region
• Central and South America and Africa
Contemporary decorative arts and design
• Contemporary environmental design
• Contemporary multiple production
• Contemporary one-off production
• Contemporary visual communications
Selected objects from the collection
Aircraft
model, Wunala Dreaming, Balarinji, 1993-94
Cake basket, Wiener Werkstaette,
K Moser and A Wertnik, 1906-13
Carving, Piecemeal, C Truman,
1992
Ceramic figures, Romulus and Remus...,
J Perceval, 1961
Chair, Argyle, C R Mackintosh,
1896-97
Chair, Long, M
Breuer, 1935-36
Convict love token, T Tilley, 1786-178
Cricket
trophy, W Kerr, 1879
Cupboard,
Early morning apple feast, M McWilliams, 2000
Design archive, G Andrews, 1923-87
Design archive, J Kee, 1967-1995
Dress, Delphos, M Fortuny, c1910-1920
Dress,
Diamond croc, L Dembski, 1999
Dress, Medieval, M Fortuny, c1910-1920
Eel
trap, Y Koolmatrie, 1993
Grand piano, Stuart & Sons, 1998-99
Greek coin, 323-315BC
Greek
kylix, c490-480BCE
Harpsichord,
J Kirckman, 1763
Pianoforte, J Benham, c1835
Poster, Corroboree Australia, G Sellheim,
c1930
Poster, 1956 Olympic Games, R Beck
Rug, Jilji and Kurrminti, J Pike, 1987
Silk brocade open robe, 1775
Suite
of furniture, Egyptian Revival, T Hope, c1802
Table, Event horizon, M Newson, 1992
Violin, A E Smith, 1931
Virginal, V de Taeggiis, 1629
Yabbie trap, Y Koolmatrie, 1993