Ganz - Hunslet G2Because of its specialised design features and the associated cost, the Hunslet G2 subway train was never mass produced by the Ganz factory. In 1986 the design won the Industrial Design Award's Hungarian Design Prize. But while the prototype was handed over in 1987 and had limited trial usage, the “new” metro train was not put into widespread circulation, but was instead relegated to the Kőér Street depot. Of the 6 carriages made, one is located at the Szentendre’s Public Transport Museum – while, sadly, the rest probably ended up on the trash heap. The train was designed by Kelemen József, who studied at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (formerly the Hungarian University of Arts and Design); in 1991 he won the product design quality award and in 1985 was selected as a "chosen" artist. A hallmark of his designs are their geometric form.
Videoton - Sirius de LuxeThis radio, designed by Dániel József, appeared in shops in the 70s. For Videoton it was a successful and good quality product in the Sirius-family of radios. It was also the first "radio in a bag" made in Hungary. It was a popular item at one stage, but with use, it proved to be too susceptible to damage.
Swiveling arm chairWhile the designer, Király József, was perhaps more famous for his wooden chairs, this upholstered swivel chair is perhaps better representative of the essence of the 70s. Király József was born in Tordán, which is now part of Romania, and he studied at what is now known as the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME).
He held a number of prestigious design positions, particularly in the area of furniture design. He was given a number of awards including the Munkácsy Mihály prize in 1957, the Ybl Miklós prize in 1969, and in 2009 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award - among many other recognitions.
Tünde R175Dózsa-Farkas András completed this motorbike, christened Tünde, in 1958. At the factory in Csepel the initial aim was for 350 to be made, although at this stage only 50 were made. Mass production started in 1960 but instead of the targeted 2700, just 1012 of the Tünde were made. Delays in raw materials and parts were blamed at the time for the shortfall. Sadly, due to a lack of orders, the manufacture of this Hungarian designed bike eventually ceased. Dózsa-Farkas András joined MOME in 1950, where for the next 25 years he led the metal and metal-technology courses. In part, his teaching work can be thanked for the next generation of form designers in Hungary.
Neptun MPO-XThose who are into fishing probably need no introduction to the Neptun MPO-X fishing reel. There were three kinds of the spool reels in this series. The MPO-X 100 was a simple, 20m spindle that was made for children. Then there was the MPO-X 201 with a 35m spindle, and finally the biggest, the MPO-X 401, which was suitable for fishing techniques that placed significant stress on the reel. The success of this series of rods was the result of the hardy inner structure, its general reliability and Mezey László’s functional form design. Aside from his numerous design projects, Mezey László, also taught at MOME. In 1993 he was awarded the Ferenczy Noémi Prize.
Margaréta ventilatorNagy Tibor designed this small ventilator and his design won the Design Award in 1984. The “margaréta” ventilator was a popular item in the 80s thanks to its simple design and the ease of use. Nagy Tibor won the Ferenczy prize in 1994.
BEAG CBO21Lelkes Péter’s record player from 1975 is a prized item for anyone who is still in possession of one, since not too many of these were made. Throughout his career Lelkes Péter was an advocate for graphic design, industrial design and artistic design and urged Visual Arts and Applied Arts organisations to work together. After the end of Communism in Hungary he also urged for Hungarian designers to join the international scene, and to create world-class cutting edge design.
Tünde TVDesigned by Dániel József in 1973, the Videoton TC 1607 “Tünde” TV was a 31cm portable, black and white TV, which was created mainly for export. Dániel József won the Munkácsy award and was well-known for the design of the externals or casings of other items such as the Lehel refrigerator.
Wassily ChairBreuer Marcell’s Wassily chair is possibly one of the most famous in the world of this kind. It was designed by Breuer Marcell when he was just 23-years-old in 1925. For it’s time it was revolutionary. In terms of its design it contributes to the lasting value of the combination of constructivist and architectural thinking; new industrial materials; technology and the aesthetics of the mechanical.
Saturnus Dining SetHorvát László spent 35 years at the porcelain manufacturer Herend, in 1972 his design of the “Saturnus” family of cookware was awarded the gold certificate at design awards in Faenza. Until 1978 he designed mainly vessels before moving toward creating uniquely painted ornaments. His trademark style became a technique whereby various thicknesses of porcelain are used to create an image, which can only be seen when the porcelain is back-lit.
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