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Ettore Sottsass Tartar - UNIQUE
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, FL
An Ettore Sottsass masterwork, this unique "Tartar" table is museum worthy. It is perhaps a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Ettore Sottsass Filicudi Dining Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian furniture brand, Zanotta.
Designed by the legendary Ettore Sottsass in 1992, this table is a
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Fauteuil Tappeto Volante d’Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)
Circa 1974
Édition Bedding Brevetti
Wood, polyurethane foam, velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Travertine & ash wood coat rack by Ettore Sottsass, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hilversum, NL
Very elegant 70s coat stand made of solid ash wood. Upper part is rotatable, the pedestal is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Travertine
Nairobi Bar Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Doral, FL
Nairobi Bar Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta Edizioni
1989
Mod. 7500
Signed original. Red
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1980s Ettore Sottsass Inspired Memphis Style Black Wood Frame Rocking Chair
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Ettore Sottsass inspired Memphis style rocking chair with bent, black ebonized wood frame. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 43 in W 50 in D 34.5 in
Twenty-Seven Woods Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Twenty-Seven Woods" Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass: A Masterpiece of Limited
Category
1990s European Modern Vases
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Vases from 27 Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two large vases by Ettore Sottsass from 27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower. Edition S (red
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Memphis style Flowers Bouquet Ettore Sottsass - Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in The Hague, NL
European Auction and the description was that Ettore Sottsass was the designer of these fantastic flowers
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Ettore Sottsass's Style Wooden Coffee Table, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden coffee table painted in the style of Ettore Sottsass designed in the 1950s.
The frame is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Wood
Ettore Sottsass "OSPITE" Dinning Table Bria Wood Veneer 3 Silver Plated Legs
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass, "Ospite" round dining table with three silver plated brass legs. The table and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Ettore Sottsass Coffee Table for Poltronova, 1959, Italy.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Ettore Sottsass rare coffee table for Poltronova, 1959, Italy.
Walnut, cherry wood and brass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Postmodern Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass, a piece of postmodern design in Memphis style. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
vertical and diagonal pattern.
A bookcase in wood covered in decorative laminate. Suvretta features
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood
ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
The "Flying Carpet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood
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
"Casablanca" Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
"Casablanca" Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Contemporary Modern "Demistella" Marble Italian Console
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The "Demistella" console, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Up & Up, features a solid wood structure
Category
1990s Italian Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Marble
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Ettore Sottsass H Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vase H designed by Ettore Sottsass, from the collection 'Twenty-seven Woods for a Chinese
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
H 15.36 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s
Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917 – 31
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
1960s blue umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Portaombrelli vintage realizzato in legno dipinto di blu disegnato da Ettore Sottsass per
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
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
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Wood and Brass Living Room Table by Ettore Sottsass, Published
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden living room table designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1959, belonging to the T72 model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Laminated Wood by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful coffee table in laminated wood designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, circa 1990
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Casablanca" Cabinet, Design by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Napoli, IT
"Casablanca" cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1981.
Wood construction with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 87.01 in W 59.45 in D 15.36 in
R-Vase by Ettore Sottsass – Limited Edition Design, 1995
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visionary Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass for the Twenty-Seven Woods for Chinese Artificial
Category
1990s French Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dado Stools by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dado Stools by Ettore Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1970s Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Postmodern Square Dining/Games Table, Ettore Sottsass Style, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique square dining and games table is designed in the style of Ettore Sottsass, featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 40.63 in D 41 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
H 31.11 in W 76.38 in D 42.13 in
Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool T29, Poltronova completely original example, 1960
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Argelato, BO
Ettore Sottsass, Dado T29 stool, Poltronova production, Italy, 1960s
It is one of the most
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 12.8 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante - Flying Carper armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this armchair after having known the Indian culture.
A crucial journey in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 27.17 in W 42.13 in D 72.05 in
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Sideboard - Model MS.120 - Italy 1960-1970
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)
Sideboard - Model MS.120
Wood and lacquered wood
Edited by Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 46.46 in D 17.33 in
Ultrafragola lighted mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconico specchio illuminato Ultrafragola disegnato da Ettore Sottsass per Poltronova, 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ettore Sottsass Contemporary Modern Pair of Mod, "Demistella" Italian Consoles
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Madrid, ES
solid wood and three different marble pieces. Italy 1990s.
Ettore Sottsass is one of the most
Category
1990s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Ettore Sottsass T72 Round Table in Wood and Brass by Poltronova 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Round table model T72 in wood, black lacquered metal and brass details, designed by Ettore Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Sculptural Wall Mirror in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Mesa, CA
This vintage Italian wall mirror features a wavy, fluid frame crafted from lacquered wood in a warm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
"Califfo" Bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
"Califfo" bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 30.52 in W 37.41 in D 80.12 in
Mid-Century Orange "Califfo" Sofa by Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern orange "Califfo" sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 22.05 in W 78.94 in D 31.5 in
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962.
Cross-planked wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 0.79 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro specchio disegnato da Ettore Sottsass per Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962.
Struttura in legno
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 75.99 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered and new foam.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Low Table by Ettore Sottsass in Wood and Brass by Poltronova 1950s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
designer italiano Ettore Sottsass e prodotta alla fine degli anni '50 da Poltronova, Italia.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian mid century solid wood Califfo bed, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century solid wood Califfo bed, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 1960s.
Califfo model bed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 61.03 in
Croff Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for the Casa Nova Series, reupholstered in bro
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Croff Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for the Casa Nova Series, reupholstered in brown leather
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 29.92 in W 22.83 in D 27.17 in
Pair of lounge chairs, model "Westside" by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy 1982
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Westside" armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. The armchairs are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.75 in W 38 in D 29.5 in
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9"W x 6"D x 20.5"H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ettore Sottsass Single Bedside Table for Poltronova, Italy, 1963
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass single bedside table for Poltronova
Original Label
Italy, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 71.26 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Rare Ettore Sottsass Plant Holder for Poltronova, Italy, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass Plant holder for Poltronova, Italy, 1962
Rare extra-large Ettore Sottsass plant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wood
Colored Mirror with an Irregular Shape in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made with different colored mirrors, wood and metal.
Limited production.
This mirror is in
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 19.1 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Ettore Sottsass Monumental Walnut and Rosso Verona Marble, Italy 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Almelo, NL
Ettore Sottsass Monumental Walnut and Rosso Verona Marble, Italy 1960s
Monumental walnut and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 90.56 in
Colored Mirror with Irregular Shape in the style of Ettore Sottsass, Italy 2010s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made with different colored mirrors, wood and metal.
Limited production.
This mirror is in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Ettore Sottsass Pair of Dado Stools Mod. T29 for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Eccentric pair of stools designed by the great designer Ettore Sottsass for the Poltronova
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Tilting Mirror "Sandretta" Model SP63 Poltronova
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Table tilting mirror "Sandretta" model SP63 designed in 1960s by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 6.5 in
Kampa bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Design
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Ravenna, IT
. Kampa è una libreria a tre elementi con tavolo realizzata da Ettore Sottsass nell'ambito della mostra
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, completely original 1960s example
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, designed 1963 and manufactured by Poltronova, Italy during
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 12.8 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
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Ettore Sottsass Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ettore sottsass wood for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every ettore sottsass wood was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ettore sottsass wood, we have 187 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ettore sottsass wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ettore sottsass wood, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made ettore sottsass wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano and Memphis Group are consistently popular.
How Much is a Ettore Sottsass Wood?
Prices for a ettore sottsass wood start at $600 and top out at $247,186 with the average selling for $7,088.
Questions About Ettore Sottsass Wood
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.