George James Sowden (born 1942) is a British designer who is best known for his work with the Memphis Group. He was born in Leeds, England, and studied architecture at Gloucestershire College of Art in the 1960s. In 1970, he moved to Milan, where he started working with Ettore Sottsass and Olivetti.

In 1981, Sowden was one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, a design movement that was known for its use of bold colors, geometric shapes, and eclectic materials. Sowden designed a number of iconic pieces for Memphis, including the Carlton bookcase, the Tahiti coffee table, and the Flamingo lamp.

After Memphis disbanded in 1988, Sowden continued to work as an independent designer. He has collaborated with a number of major companies, including Alessi, Bodum, and Guzzini. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.

Sowden is a recipient of the Compasso more...

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Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Neos wall clock for…

Bold Colored Neos Wall Clock by Du Pasquier & Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Neos wall clock for Lorenz, plastic and metal, bold colours of black, white, and blue., Italy, c 1980s, 24d x 4.5 cm deep

Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Lorenz table clock for…

Colorful Lorenz Table Clock by Nathalie du Pasquier & George Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Lorenz table clock for Neos, painted wood and metal in bold colours of yellow, pink, purple, and black., Italy, c 1980s, 28 cm high, 17 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Lorenz wall clock for…

Neos Coloured Wall Clock by Du Pasquier & Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier &, George Sowden Lorenz wall clock for Neos, coloured plastic, metal., Italy, c 1980s, 5 cm high, 24 cm deep

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Sowden & du Pasquier Neos Clock

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, black & white lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminium, France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Neos Table Clock by Sowden & du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum, France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Neos Table Clock by Sowden & du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum, France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Colorful Neos Table Clock by Sowden & du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum. Blue, black yellow and pink. France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Neos Table Clock by Sowden & du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum. Grey, black green orange and white. France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood,…

Sowden Clock for Neos by Lorenz, 1980s

George Sowden table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum. Black & white. France/Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock)

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Colorful Clock by Sowden & Du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum. Turquoise, orange, green & blue. France / Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock), 18 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8 cm deep

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by…

Colorful Neos Clock by Sowden & du Pasquier

George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier table clock for Neos by Lorenz, lacquered wood, glass, plastic, enameled aluminum. Purple, pink, black & yellow. France / Italy, c 1980s, (original box, new old stock), 27 x 17 x 6 cm

Nathalie du Pasquier & G.Sowden 'George' clock for Neos of…

Neos of Lorenz Clock by Du Pasquier & Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier & G.Sowden 'George' clock for Neos of Lorenz, glass and plastic, Italy, designed 1988, 24 cm high, 5 cm deep

Memphis desk clock stamped 'Neos of Lorenz Design Du Pasquier -…

1980's Memphis Desk Clock by Neos Lorenz Design

Memphis desk clock stamped 'Neos of Lorenz Design Du Pasquier - Sowden, Made In Italy', circa 1980's, 23 cm high

Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden. Memphis wall clock,…

Memphis Wall Clock by du Pasquier and Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden. Memphis wall clock, designed circa 1986 produced by Neos, Italy, plastic, battery mechanism, stamped 'Neos of Lorenz du Pasquier - Sowden made in Italy'