Ceramic Totem By Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939.

Limited edition of 29 pieces. From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the “philosophy” of a state of mind visible and concrete: as if in the musical atmosp...

TOTEM "Criso" made in enameled ceramic, designed by Alessandro Mendini.

Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) and edited by Superego.

Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) and edited by Superego.

Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini and edited by Superego, Italy, 2008.

TOTEM "Criso" made in enameled ceramic, designed by Alessandro Mendini.

Handcrafted and hand-painted, the vase reflects Florio’s unique artistic language, inspired by Ettore Sottsass’s iconic Yantra vases and the Bauhaus tradition of color and form.

Memphis has been a cultural movement born in Milan around Ettore Sottsass and Sottsass Associati, that has combined young architects, artists and designers in 1980s.

Memphis has been a cultural movement born in Milan around Ettore Sottsass and Sottsass Associati, that has combined young architects, artists and designers in 1980s.

Whether you're a collector of ceramics or simply looking for a statement piece, this Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Column is a must-have. Memphis has been a cultural movement born in M...

Memphis has been a cultural movement born in Milan around Ettore Sottsass and Sottsass Associati, that has combined young architects, artists and designers in 1980s.

His works — including his totem-like ceramic vases — channel the spirit of Memphis: freedom, humor, experimentation and pure joy.

Memphis has been a cultural movement born in Milan around Ettore Sottsass and Sottsass Associati, that has combined young architects, artists and designers in 1980s.

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

Menta Totem. This work was conceived by Ettore Sottsass between 1965 and 1969 and realized in 1985 by Bitossi Montelupo Fiorentino to be distributed by Mirabili, Italy. This work is ...

The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...

Limited rdition of 29 pieces. These ceramic columns evoke Totems and Menhir, ancient architectures or imaginary archetypes, among timeless sacredness and contemporary irony.

"Flavia" monumental set of five totems, designed 1964, executed 1995-1996 Complete series of five Mini Totems, design Ettore Sottsass 1963, executed by Bitossi / Montelupo, Italy 1...

Small organic TOTEM ceramic sculpture by Italian artist Carlo Zauli.

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

These totems are designed by Ettore Sottsass, produced by Bitossi. Earthenware, thrown and turned, with colored glazes. Stacks of smooth, pleasing shapes finished in the most desi...

Odalisca totem by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi

Menta Totem by Ettore Sottsass

Ceramic sculpture by the foremost modernist Italian designer. One of the artists proofs, of an edition of 30. Manufactured by Bitossi.

Sottsass TOTEM in ceramic. Ettore Sottsass designed this TOTEM for Bitossi in Italy.

Ettore Sottsass, the founder of Memphis, designed this lamp for the Memphis 1983 collection. This example from 2010-2015 production. Includes bulb (1- 42w, E27 base, 230v - 50 HZ). B...

Florio Paccagnella is a Memphis Group hero that has been forgotten by history. He designed the first invitation cards for the Memphis Group. Glazed only the outside, the Paccagnella...

Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and seemingly random interplay of s...

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian cocktail bar with a counter made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani, in good condition...

Ettore Sottsass was a 20th-century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, home and office wares, as well as numerous buildings and interio...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

The Clesitera glass vase with pendant, was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authent...

Striking pair of silver plated candlesticks designed by Ettore Sottsass and made by Swid Powell in collaboration with Reed and Barton, 1980s.  

“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...

Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Fornasetti Trumeau - Gran Coromandel Limited Edition This is Number 1 out of 3 ever made. Made in Italy. EXTREMELY RARE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...