Model of Marcel Duchamp's Bottle Rack: Full Scale Edition

Find out more about this work at:

Bottle Rack Wikipedia article

Philadelphia Art Museum

Kristina Seekamp at Tout Fait

Sample images of selected replicas:

Philadelphia

1961 replica

Private collection

1921 replica

Paris

1964 replica

This work aligns with other artists who have appropriated or interpreted this work. André Raffray created a shadow in graphite , while Ola Korbańska deconstructed it, reconfiguring its elements, and Jeff Koons repurposed it as a pedestal for a gazing ball.

André Raffray, Shadow of the “Bottle Rack” by Marcel Duchamp, 1993

Ola Korbańska, 6 CIRCLES / 4 LINES / 50 'L', 2016

Jeff Koons, Gazing Ball, 2016

2 | Scope & Scale

The model differs from the Schwarz edition ONLY where necessary to optimize for FDM printing, assembly, and durability:

It is designed to be printed at full scale .

Changing scale is not recommended , as it will compromise tolerances, bearing fits, and structural behavior.

Most parts require a large-format printer such as a Prusa XL .

A smaller, scalable free version is available at this link .

3 | Printing Notes

3.1 | General Recommendations

Use the supplied 3MF files with preconfigured orientations and settings.

These settings were validated on a well-tuned Prusa XL using dehydrated filament.

STL and STEP files are provided for users who wish to experiment.

If creating your own build plates, print extra rivet pieces.

File Formats

[Model_Name].3mf / .stl → Best for quick printing. Pre-meshed at a high resolution, these files will slice exactly as they appear in the smooth website preview.

[Model_Name].step → Best for remixing and maximum quality. These files contain precise CAD data. Note: Ignore the blocky look in the online browser viewer; it will download and slice with perfectly smooth mathematical curves inside your slicer.

Part Naming Convention

Leading number: Part ID (matches tables below)

Name of part with orientation (left or right, front or rear, top or base)

Trailing number: Quantity to print (if no trailing number, print one

Designed Tolerances

Friction fit: ~0.1 mm

Tight glue joints: ~0.2 mm

Moving parts: ~0.4 mm

Observed Issues in Our Prototyping

No significant shrinkage was observed, but occasionally we struggled with elephant-footing on the rivets. Adjusting settings to avoid this helps, but a light sanding or filing can achieve a better fit.

Failures observed on the long leg parts were mitigated by adding a helper disk to each end.

When prototyping for fit, use the filament you intend to use for the final product. We found significant differences among the filaments we tested below.

3.2 | Material Recommendations

For filament, consider the following:

Metallic Silver :

Polymaker Panchroma Metallic Silver PLA

Brass (for the optional plaque):

Amolen Aged Brass Silk PLA

Additional materials include adhesives: PLA solvent (e.g., Gloop, Weld-On 16) and/or fresh, slow-dry gel CA.

3.3 | Printing Statistics

Full-Scale Print

Total steel filament: ~415 g

~35 hr print time

5 build plates

Optional brass plaque:

Total brass filament: ~2 g

~10 m print time

1 build plate

4 | Parts Breakdown

ID#

Name

Quan

Plate in 3MF

01

First ring

1

1

02

Second ring

1

2

03

Third ring

1

1

04

Fourth and sixth ring

2

2, 4

05

Fifth ring

1

3

06

Leg top

4

4

07

Leg base

4

6

08

Rivet head

26 *

6

09

Rivet 7.5mm

5 *

2

10

Rivet 6.75mm

20 *

6

11

Rivet 4.75mm

6 *

4

12A

Rivet 12mm **

1

4

12B

Rivet 12mm

4 *

4

13

Hook with rivet

5

6

14

Plaque ***

1

6

* Extras are plated in the 3MF file.

** Special rivet for the hook on the second ring that is NOT attached to a leg.

*** Optional for higher fidelity with the 1964 edition, which features a brass plaque.

5 | Assembly Notes

Follow these general guidelines:

Glue leg halves together for a total of 4 legs.

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