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Ettore Sottsass Ultrafragola Mirror for Poltronova Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ultrafragola mirror (from Mobile Grigi series of designs.)
Ettore Sottsass (Italian.)
Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
"Moonlight" by Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce, Italy 1971
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Rare and collectible floorlamp, model 'Moonlight', by Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce, Italy 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Light Object 'Asteroide' by Ettore Sottsass, 1968
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare light object by Ettore Sottsass
One side pink, translucent on the other
Black-lacquered
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ashoka table lamp is an early Ettore Sottsass lighting masterwork for the introductory 1981
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
21st Century Firenze Pendant Light in Multicolour by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Regardless of their size, small or large, the luminous sculptures by Ettore Sottsass bring to mind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Table Lamp by Memphis Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate Sottsass table light!!
Anthropomorphic (looks like a parrot) as the head (w/ lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Firenze flush light in handmade blown glass with decorative elements in opaline and transparent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Art Glass
Red Aluminum Ice Bucket, Pear Shaped, by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pear shaped aluminum ice bucket with brass stem designed by Ettore Sottsass, 1950s. No dents
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Valigia Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1977
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
. Rubber feet.
Produced by Stilnovo and designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1977.
Logo and sticker inside
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, England
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was a renowned Italian architect and designer, celebrated for his
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage "Mela" Aluminum Ice Bucket Attributed to Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern "mela" ("apple" in English) ice bucket attributed to Ettore Sottsass for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Firenze suspension lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Venini, features handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Firenze Flush Light in Crystal/Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
Regardless of their size, small or large, the luminous sculptures by Ettore Sottsass bring to mind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Coffee Maker 'Accademia' Series by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Ettore Sottsass
Producer - Lagostina
Model - Coffee Maker "Accademia" Series
Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Original LED Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1970s.
Original recent production mirror
Category
2010s Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Postmodern Platform Bed And Headboard With Ettore Sottsass Veneer
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with the original Ettore Sottsass design from 1985. Sottsass, an iconic figure in the Memphis design
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco floor lamp for Artemide.
Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Nopuram Table Lamp in Green/Light Pink/Red
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
viewer. Its powerful aesthetics urged Ettore Sottsass to turn to Sanskrit for inspiration. Its name
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass was a 20th-century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewellery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal
Ettore Sottsass Stand in Gray and Light Blue Glazed Ceramic for Bitossi, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Renowned for his avant-garde designs, Sottsass has left an indelible mark on the world of art and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modern Glass Floor Lamp Allarnisam by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Glass Floor lamp Allarnisam by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s
Floor lamp mod
Category
1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 72.05 in Dm 14.77 in
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter C. 1960's
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1980s
Designer - Ettore Sottsass
Producer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beam Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Bieffeplast, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Bieffeplast
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Beam Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Bieffeplast, 1980s
Designer - Ettore Sottsass
Producer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass classic "Don" lamp for Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
adjustable white shade. This shade is connected to the light bulb with a white lacquered metal clip.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamps for Artemide
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Callimaco floor lamps for Artemide.
Originally created in 1982, Ettore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Art TOTEM Clair De Lune Light Blue White N/Edit. by Ettore Sottsass
By Mirabili, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 29 pieces.
From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Don table lamp designed in 1977 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Stilnovo.
The lamp consists
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Floor Vases from 27 Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower, Pair
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two large vases made of burl wood, black and brass designed by Ettore Sottsass for his "27 woods
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Callimaco Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
This floor lamp was designed by the famous designer Ettore Sotsass for the Italian publishing house
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Don table lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
The table lamp "Don" was created by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Stilnovo. The cubic base is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Olivetti Synthesis Ettore Sottsass Paper Basket - 1970s Industrial Design Icon
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Olivetti Synthesis Sottsass 45 Series, designed in 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Model 592 "Fischietto" Vase For Habitat, 2000
By Ettore Sottsass, Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Sottsass, produced by Habitat in 2000 and made of earthenware, glazed in light & dark blue. Produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
that inspired it. Volumes reflecting each other like mirrors. In his mind, Ettore Sottsass sees it as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Bhusanam Table Lamp in Multicolor
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
In the hands of Ettore Sottsass, glass and metal take on new shapes that nod to India. They give a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Three vintage 'Manifesto' Ettore Sottsass for STILNOVO pendant lamps, Published
By Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
' pendant lamps (model '19061') by visionary designer Ettore Sottsass for STILNOVO, dating back to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 43.31 in Dm 9.45 in
Ettore Sottsass Rinnovel Pendant Lamp Anodized Perforated Aluminum Italy 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous light-weight aluminum pendant lamp most probably designed by Ettore Sottsass and executed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Floor Lamp 14104 Moonlight by Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce, 1971
By Ettore Sottsass, Arredoluce
Located in PARIS, FR
This floor lamp model "14104" or "Moonlight" was designed by Ettore Sottsass for the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Custom Burl & Oak Coffee Table from Max Palevsky Residence, 1984
By Sottsass Associati, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
This one of a kind custom coffee table designed by Ettore Sottsass is from the Max Palevsky
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
H 18 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 'Cometa' Floor Lamp in Perspex and Aluminum
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, floor lamp, model 'Cometa' no. L026, acrylic, lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 80.52 in W 14.06 in D 14.06 in
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Darpanah Table Lamp in LightPink/MilkWhite/Sapphire
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
viewer. Its powerful aesthetics urged Ettore Sottsass to turn to Sanskrit for inspiration. Its name
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 18.51 in Dm 12.6 in
Artemide Callimaco LED Floor Lamp in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Callimaco is designed by Ettore Sottsass, a grandee of late 20th century Italian design best
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Greek Chairs One of Seven Grey Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980
By Bieffeplast, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of Seven Ettore Sottsass Greek Chairs Grey Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980.
Sold and priced per piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.31 in W 18.5 in D 18.11 in
Pair of Zumtobel Id-S Standard Floor Lamps by Ettore Sottsass
By Zumtobel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of ID-S standard floor lamps, designed by Etorre Sottsass for the Austrian manufacturer
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
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 for Memphis Milano Treetops Floor Lamp, 2019
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ettore Sottsass for his company Memphis Milano in 1981, the Treetops floor
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Artemide Pausania LED Table Lamp in Black and Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hicksville, NY
Artemide Pausania LED table lamp in black and green by Ettore Sottsass.
The godfather of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
H 16.93 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in
Ettore Sottsass Fiorucci Memphis Black Glass Wall Light 3x Targetti Sankey, 1980
By Vittorio Fiorucci, Targetti Sankey, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Three (3x) Ettore Sottsass designed for Fiorucci, produced by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1980
Please
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.32 in W 15.75 in D 3.93 in
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Ratrih Floor Lamp in Black/Milk-White
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Light clad in Milk White glass, then surrounded by Black glass and metal. This work is a tribute to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Kiritam Table Lamp in Aquamarine/Milk-Wh
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
: Aquamarine/Milk-White
Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 + 3 x maxD
Finishes: Marble base
Dimensions: Ø 39 x H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 18.9 in Dm 15.36 in
Ettore Sottsass Fiorucci Memphis Black Glass Wall Light 3x Targetti Sankey, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Vittorio Fiorucci, Targetti Sankey
Located in Vienna, AT
Three (3x) Ettore Sottsass designed for Fiorucci, produced by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1980
Please
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.32 in W 15.75 in D 3.93 in
Original Sottsass Associati Halogen Table Light, Halo Click 2, by Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in München, DE
Very rare original Sottsass Associati halogen table light Halo Click 2 by Philips 1988, Holland
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova ‘Bruco’ Wall Lights
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, ‘Bruco’ wall light from the Mobili Grigi series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Staff 'Zumtobel' ID-S Floor Lamp/ Uplighter by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Staff Leuchten
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Ettore Sottsass in the early 1980s, this rare ID-S Floor Lamp was firstly produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 74.02 in W 9.85 in D 16.54 in
Italian 20thC "Treetops" Floor Lamp By Ettore Sottsass For Memphis Milano c.1980
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Originally designed by Ettore Sottsass for his company Memphis Milano in 1981, the Treetops floor
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 77.17 in W 33.47 in D 9.85 in
Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 'Treetops' floor lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 76.78 in W 9.45 in D 29.53 in
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- What did Ettore Sottsass do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Ettore 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Ettore 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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.
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