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Sculpta-Grille™
Contemporary Collection




In 1958, Richard Harvey pioneered a new approach to architectural design by creating Sculpta-Grille™, a lightweight yet durable modular screen system crafted from injection-molded plastic.

Officially introduced in 1959, these sculptural panels were designed to function as freestanding room dividers, large-scale screen walls, ceilings, and adaptable architectural elements for both interior and exterior spaces. Through an innovative plastics technology, the delicacy of these sculptural forms, combined with their depth, creates a rhythmic motion that shifts with lighting and perspective, transforming static surfaces into dynamic works of art.



During the mid-20th century, Sculpta-Grille became a defining feature of modernist architecture, used in commercial and residential projects worldwide. The panels were available in a range of configurations, including the C-10 and C-20 series, which offered variations in scale, orientation, and sculptural depth. The modular design allowed for easy installation, while the interplay of light and shadow gave each piece a distinctive, ever-changing aesthetic.

Today, Sculpta-Grille remains an icon of mid-century modern design, highly sought after by collectors, set designers, and architects. Original panels from the Contemporary Series are part of the permanent collection at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, recognizing their lasting significance in 20th-century decorative arts. 

Modernica continues to produce reproductions of the C-20 panels, often used in set design and commercial spaces. Their enduring appeal lies in the seamless blend of form and function—an enduring testament to Richard Harvey’s innovative vision.




SCULPTA-GRILLE IS IN THE PERMANENT 
COLLECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN






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