What did Ettore Sottsass do?

Ettore Sottsass was an architect and designer. He founded the Memphis Group, a collective of designers active from 1981 to 1987. The Ultrafragola mirror is one of his most well-known designs. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture.

Where is Ettore Sottsass from?

Ettore Sottsass was from Innsbruck, Austria. He was born there on September 14, 1917, but he moved to Turin, Italy, as a child. The Italian architect and designer died in Milan, Italy, on December 31, 2007. You'll find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What did Ettore Sottsass design?

Ettore Sottsass was a famous 20th century architect and designer known for his work in furniture, lighting, jewelry and more, as well as from his work in designing buildings. He was Italian, though he was born in Austria, and lived from 1917 to 2007. Shop a range of Ettore Sottsass pieces on 1stDibs.

How do I pronounce Ettore Sottsass?

To pronounce Ettore Sottsass, say "AY-tore-ee SOAT-sas." The second syllable of the designer's surname sounds similar to the word “sauce” but with a shorter, clipped vowel. On 1stDibs, find a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.

Where did Ettore Sottsass study?

Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

What inspired Ettore Sottsass?

Ettore Sottsass was inspired by many things, including pop culture, travel and various cultures from around the world. His primary objective of his work was to bring out the deeper beauty of whatever he created. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Ettore Sottsass furniture.

Why is Ettore Sottsass famous?

Ettore Sottsass is famous for his work as an architect and an industrial designer, which spurred a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was the oldest member of the Memphis Group, a design collective formed in Milan in 1980. Having grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown corporatized modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s, the Memphis Group produced bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork. They mocked high status by building furniture with inexpensive materials, such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. Other than his Ultrafragola mirror (1970), Sottsass's most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981. They include the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. Shop a diverse assortment of Ettore Sotsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What materials did Ettore Sottsass use?

Ettore Sottsass used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The Italian artist experimented with glass, ceramics, enamel, brass, textiles and more. Along with fellow members of the Memphis Group, he skewed expectations for furniture by using inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. He also revolutionized ceramics through the pieces he created for the Italian maker Bitossi. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass art.

What kind of architecture did Ettore Sottsass's father do?

Ettore Sottsass's father, also named Ettore Sottsass, designed modernist architecture. He worked for the firm Movimento Italiano per l'Architettura Razionale or MIAR. Giuseppe Pagano was the company's head architect. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

Ettore Sottsass Jr

Santambrogio E De Berti

Shiva Flower Vase

Vico Magistretti Bench

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Jr. "TOTEM" Console with Mirror for Poltronova, Italy, 1962

H 80.32 in W 47.25 in D 13.59 in

Mettsass Table by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for BD Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Metsass table designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for BD Barcelona. The structure is made of flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mettsass Table by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for BD Barcelona

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Postmodern Green Black Vintage Table Lamp Pausania by Ettore Sottsass Jr Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist green and black Ettore Sottsass jr. vintage table lamp 1982, model Pausania, executed by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Postmodern Green Black Vintage Table Lamp Pausania by Ettore Sottsass Jr Italy

H 16.74 in W 18.9 in D 4.34 in

Orfeo Set of 2 Water Goblets by Ettore Sottsass Jr.

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Milan, IT

This stunning set of two water goblets by Ettore Sottsass Jr. is a design from 1999 still uniquely

Category

2010s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Orfeo Set of 2 Water Goblets by Ettore Sottsass Jr.

H 6.5 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in

Orfeo Set of 2 Red Wine Goblets by Ettore Sottsass Jr.

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Milan, IT

Ettore Sottsass Jr. in 1999. It is a celebration of crystal with a thick pedestal-like base and

Category

2010s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Orfeo Set of 2 Red Wine Goblets by Ettore Sottsass Jr.

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Original Ettore Sottsass Photography Art, 1975. Signed

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

... But Some Keep Playing, Ettore Sottsass Jr. 1975'. Literature: The Complete Retrospective of Ettore

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Photography

Materials

Wood, Paper

Original Ettore Sottsass Photography Art, 1975. Signed

H 25.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.75 in

White Ettore Sottsass Moonlight Floor Lamp no. 14104, Italy 1970's

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Den Haag, NL

White Ettore Sottsass JR 'Moonlight' floor lamp, model no. 14104, 1970s Originl white painted

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Ettore Sottsass Moonlight Floor Lamp no. 14104, Italy 1970's

H 64.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

White Lampros Pendant by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970

By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Large Lampros pendant designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and produced by Stilnovo in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Lampros Pendant by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970

H 40.95 in Dm 29.93 in

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Milan, Italy

May nights in solid matter. Could there be anything more ridiculous? " [Ettore Sottsass jr., 1970]

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Free Shipping

H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova, 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Turin, Turin

Ettore Sottsass jr for Poltronova in 1960s. Published in: Domus n. 406, september 1963, pp. 18-19. Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova, 1960s

H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Pasadena, TX

Knoll Ettore Sottsass Jr. (ITALY, 1917-2007) An architect, industrial designer, philosopher and

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

H 32.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

Ettore Sottsass Valigia Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1977

By Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Four-legged table lamp model Valigia designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr, manufactured by Stilnovo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Valigia Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1977

H 14.57 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

, and carpeting. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1974 and produced by the Italian company

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy

H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 42.13 in

Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi 1990s

By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

light green glaze, manufactured in the 1990s by Bitossi and designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. The stepped

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi 1990s

H 14.57 in Dm 5.52 in

Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltronova during the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s

H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Ettore Sottsass Walnut Rocchetto Side Table for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Vicenza, IT

. Made of lacquered walnut wood. Excellent vintage condition. Ettore Sottsass Jr., a highly talented

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Walnut Rocchetto Side Table for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2

H 15.75 in Dm 18.9 in

Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

, Agliana 1960s. The son of an architect, Ettore Sottsass Jr. (1917-2007) was born in Innsbruck, studied

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy

H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Ettore Sottsass Califfo Sofa in Wood and Multicoloured Velvet Poltronova 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

Poltronova in 1960s. The son of an architect, Ettore Sottsass Jr. (1917-2007) was born in Innsbruck, studied

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Ettore Sottsass Califfo Sofa in Wood and Multicoloured Velvet Poltronova 1960s

H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

Ettore Sottsass Rocchetto Round Side Table in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

dell'archivio 1922-1978, CSAC, Parma, 2017, p. 238 The son of an architect, Ettore Sottsass Jr. (1917-2007

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Plastic, Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Rocchetto Round Side Table in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964

H 15.75 in Dm 18.9 in

Ettore Sottsass Dining Table in Wood and Black Lacquered Metal by Poltronova 50s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

. The son of an architect, Ettore Sottsass Jr. (1917-2007) was born in Innsbruck, studied in Turin and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ettore Sottsass Dining Table in Wood and Black Lacquered Metal by Poltronova 50s

H 27.56 in Dm 57.09 in

"Super" Lamp by Martine Bedin Lamp for Memphis Group

By Martine Bedin

Located in New York, NY

Decorata to the Milan Furniture fair and she met Ettore Sottsass Jr. the following year, leading to an

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Super" Lamp by Martine Bedin Lamp for Memphis Group

H 12 in W 18 in D 3.25 in

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984

By Andries & Hiroko van Onck, Magis

Located in Den Haag, NL

Ettore Sottsass Jr. Material: metal and grey-coloured plastic. Marked. Permanent collection of the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984

H 32.29 in W 14.57 in D 18.51 in

Poltronova abstract sculpture made in Italy 1970

By Poltronova

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

: Ettore Sottsass Jr, the radical groups Archizoom and Superstudio, the designers De Pas, D’Urbino e

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Poltronova abstract sculpture made in Italy 1970

H 72.84 in W 16.15 in D 13.39 in

Sculptural Italian Alabaster Lamp Mid-Century with Custom Lampshade, 1970

Located in Paris, FR

professional life. The Castiglioni clan, Ettore Sottsass Jr. with the first Italian computer for Olivetti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Sculptural Italian Alabaster Lamp Mid-Century with Custom Lampshade, 1970

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Ceramic Vase Model A ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Model A ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in

Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

, which he continued until 1985. He is considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Alessandro Mendini Original Proust Armchair, Italy

By Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

. He is considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Alessandro Mendini Original Proust Armchair, Italy

H 45.28 in W 41.34 in D 43.31 in

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

took the direction of Domus, which he continued until 1985. He is considered with Ettore Sottsass jr

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

H 26.78 in Dm 15.75 in

Memphis Floor Lamp by Hans Von Klier for Bilumen, circa 1980

By Hans Von Klier, Bilumen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

diploma in industrial design. From 1960 to 1968 working in the studio of Ettore Sottsass jr. he creates

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Memphis Floor Lamp by Hans Von Klier for Bilumen, circa 1980

H 55.12 in W 7.88 in D 19.69 in

Large Console Table by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, Italy

By Gruppo Skipper, Hans Von Klier

Located in Echt, NL

feel free to contact us. From 1960-1968 working in the studio of Ettore Sottsass jr. Hans Von Klier

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Console Table by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, Italy

H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in

Large Console Table by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy

By Gruppo Skipper, Hans Von Klier

Located in Echt, NL

Ettore Sottsass jr. Hans Von Klier creates the future-oriented design for Olivetti office equipment and

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Console Table by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy

H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in

Hanging Lamp Model ui by Vistosi, Design by Alessandro Pianon, 1960s

By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

relevant designers such as Angelo Mangiarotti, Gae Aulenti. Peter Pelzel, Ettore Sottsass Jr., Adalberto

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Hanging Lamp Model ui by Vistosi, Design by Alessandro Pianon, 1960s

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

12 Colonne Collection Model D by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

12 Colonne Collection Model D by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 11.82 in

12 Colonne Collection Model C by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

12 Colonne Collection Model C by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 11.82 in

12 Colonne Collection Model A by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

12 Colonne Collection Model A by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 11.82 in

12 Colonne Collection Model B by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

12 Colonne Collection Model B by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 11.82 in

Alessandro Mendini 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

direction of Domus, which he continued until 1985. He is considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 28.35 in Dm 7.09 in

Alessandro Mendini 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

. He is considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 28.35 in Dm 7.09 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Stoa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Stoa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Metopa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Metopa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Prònao 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Prònao 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Criso 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the Italian design of

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Criso 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Elgin 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Elgin 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Stilobate 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Stilobate 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Kalamis 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Kalamis 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Triglifo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Triglifo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Dipylon 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Dipylon 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Naos 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Naos 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Opistodomo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Opistodomo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Alessandro Mendini Model Entasi 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions

Located in Milan, Italy

considered with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Entasi 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Ceramic Vase Model B ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Model B ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 29.14 in Dm 11.82 in

Ceramic Vase Model C ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

with Ettore Sottsass jr. and Andrea Branzi the main theorician and supporter of the renewal of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Model C ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions

H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in

Sculptural Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi, Italy 1960s

By Gino Vistosi

Located in ECHT, NL

Aulenti. Peter Pelzel, Ettore Sottsass Jr., Adalberto Dal Lago. Vico Magistretti, Enrico Tronconi and so

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi, Italy 1960s

H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 13.78 in

Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Christofle

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

explored biomorphic shapes, and embraced the expressive, experimental designs of Ettore Sottsass Jr., Joe

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s

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H 11.03 in Dm 3.15 in

Solferino Bookcase by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

, Ufo, Mendini ed Ettore Sottsass. In Milan, his studio, created with Daniel Nava, deals with the design

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2010s French Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Solferino Bookcase by Marcos Zanuso Jr

H 72.05 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in

Bronze Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

personalities: Superstudio, Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, Ufo, Mendini ed Ettore Sottsass. In Milan, his

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2010s French Modern Benches

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Metal

Bronze Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr

H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in

Bronze Brera Console by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

Branzi, Ufo, Mendini ed Ettore Sottsass. In Milan, his studio, created with Daniel Nava, deals with the

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2010s French Modern Console Tables

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Metal

Bronze Brera Console by Marcos Zanuso Jr

H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 12.6 in

Chromed Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, Ufo, Mendini ed Ettore Sottsass. In Milan, his studio, created with Daniel

Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Chromed Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr

H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in

Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, Ufo, Mendini ed Ettore Sottsass. In Milan, his studio, created with Daniel

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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in

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What did Ettore Sottsass do?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass was an architect and designer. He founded the Memphis Group, a collective of designers active from 1981 to 1987. The Ultrafragola mirror is one of his most well-known designs. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
Where is Ettore Sottsass from?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ettore Sottsass was from Innsbruck, Austria. He was born there on September 14, 1917, but he moved to Turin, Italy, as a child. The Italian architect and designer died in Milan, Italy, on December 31, 2007. You'll find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What did Ettore Sottsass design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ettore Sottsass was a famous 20th century architect and designer known for his work in furniture, lighting, jewelry and more, as well as from his work in designing buildings. He was Italian, though he was born in Austria, and lived from 1917 to 2007. Shop a range of Ettore Sottsass pieces on 1stDibs.
How do I pronounce Ettore Sottsass?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To pronounce Ettore Sottsass, say "AY-tore-ee SOAT-sas." The second syllable of the designer's surname sounds similar to the word “sauce” but with a shorter, clipped vowel. On 1stDibs, find a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
Where did Ettore Sottsass study?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
What inspired Ettore Sottsass?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass was inspired by many things, including pop culture, travel and various cultures from around the world. His primary objective of his work was to bring out the deeper beauty of whatever he created. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
Why is Ettore Sottsass famous?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Ettore Sottsass is famous for his work as an architect and an industrial designer, which spurred a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was the oldest member of the Memphis Group, a design collective formed in Milan in 1980. Having grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown corporatized modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s, the Memphis Group produced bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork. They mocked high status by building furniture with inexpensive materials, such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. Other than his Ultrafragola mirror (1970), Sottsass's most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981. They include the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. Shop a diverse assortment of Ettore Sotsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What materials did Ettore Sottsass use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Ettore Sottsass used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The Italian artist experimented with glass, ceramics, enamel, brass, textiles and more. Along with fellow members of the Memphis Group, he skewed expectations for furniture by using inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. He also revolutionized ceramics through the pieces he created for the Italian maker Bitossi. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass art.
What kind of architecture did Ettore Sottsass's father do?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass's father, also named Ettore Sottsass, designed modernist architecture. He worked for the firm Movimento Italiano per l'Architettura Razionale or MIAR. Giuseppe Pagano was the company's head architect. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.