Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ettore Sottsass's Tahiti lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.
Stainless Steel
Memphis Milano Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Toronto, ON
Tahiti, a masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass, is an ironic lamp with a zoomorphic shape that recalls childhood games: a lamp is hidden in the head, ideal for lighting a table. The base w...
Metal
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981.
Metal
Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981.
Metal
Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Lamp /Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
Tahiti designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano is a table lamp made with a rotating head in polychrome enamelled metal on a plastic laminate base with black and white Bacterio...
Metal
Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp, Bacterio Pattern, Memphis, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Designed by Ettore Sottsass, the TAHITI is a superb table lamp which strikingly resembles the silhouette of a duck. The black and white, bacterio-patterned laminate base supports an ...
Metal
Memphis Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Austin, TX
This superbly designed and iconic table lamp by Ettore Sottsass is sure to make a statement on any contemporary desk, console, or nightstand. It features an eye-catching silhouette ...
Metal
Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate Sottsass table light!! Anthropomorphic (looks like a parrot) as the head (w/ lamp) swivels up and down. Designed for the inaugural 1981 MEMPHIS exhibition, this ...
Metal
"Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in London, GB
For sale an important, highly collectible and iconic piece of late 20th Century design; the wonderful "Tahiti" Lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 and produced by the Memphis G...
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 3.94 in D 14.97 in
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano "Tahiti" Table Lamp, Italy 1981
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Naples, IT
The Tahiti Lamp is one of the most representative objects of the postmodern movement. This is a sculptural and playful table lamp composed of geometric shapes assembled in a seemingl...
Metal
Tahiti lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Lampe Tahiti, Ettore Sottsass Memphis 1981
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis "Tahiti" Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An iconic "Tahiti" lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
Metal
Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
His experimental collaborations of the 1960s-1970s led to the creation of the Memphis Group in 1980. The Tahiti lamp is one of our favorite Memphis designs, combining bold colors, pa...
Table Lamp TAHITI by Ettore SOTTSASS, Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Metal construction, wooden base with laminate and head with halogen lamp, 'The Duck'. With original metal label. Reference: Fiell. 1000 Lights. 1960 to present. P. 316, illustrated....
Metal
Ettore Sottsass, Table Lamp Model "Tahiti", Milano, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) Table lamp model tahiti Manufactured by Memphis Milano, 1981 Polychrome enameled metal Measurements 38 cm x 10 cm x 60h cm. 14.96 in x 3.93 in ...
Metal
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
By Memphis Group
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In the form of a bird.
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Lamp Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Iconic Tahiti lamp by Ettore Sottsass design in 1981 for Memphis Milano.
Metal
Bird "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Brussels, BE
A "Tahiti" lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In the form of a bird.
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Lamp Memphis Milano Italian, Postmodern Museum Provenance
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Polychrome enameled metal with laminate base. Excellent provenance. Late 20th century piece. Purchased from a prolific ...
Metal
Table Lamp Tahiti- Ettore Sottsass- Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp designed on 1981 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
Metal
Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Lamp for Memphis 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Easton, PA
Tahiti lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1981.
Metal
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In the form of a bird.
Metal
A “Tahiti” Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A “Tahiti” Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In the form of a bird.
Metal
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In the form of a bird.
Metal
Table Lamp Tahiti by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Nowadays, many Memphis designs are part of museum collections. The hood of the Tahiti is adjustable.
Metal
Tahiti Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Denton, MD
Halogen bulb included. Metal Memphis Milano identification tag on back of lamp near cord.
Metal
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano "Tahiti" Lamp, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tahiti" lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981.
1981, Ettore SOTTSASS, Memphis Milano, "Tahiti" Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful "Tahiti" Table Lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis, Milano.
Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$6,981 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Ebonized Solid Wood Stool by Simonini with Caned Back, Custom Height
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Sold|$2,661
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Oak
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
A post-modern wall-mounted mirror, Model „Diva" designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy. This mirror is a vintage original from the 1980s, made from wood and mi...
Glass, Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Unique ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. The lamp is built and decorated by hand. This is a slow process and a slow craft. After the form is b...
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Oak/Walnut, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material. This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61 and is inspired by the French locality much loved by the design...
Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Cubosfera glass table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Argelato, BO
"Cubosfera" table lamp designed by the Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini and created by Fidenza Vetraria. Italy, 1968 This is one of Alessandro Mendini's most iconic...
Glass
An architect, industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, Ettore Sottsass led a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was a wild man of the Radical Design movement that swept Italy in the late 1960s and ’70s, rejecting rationalism and modernism in favor of ever-more outrageous imaginings in lighting and furniture such as mirrors, lamps, chairs and tables.
Sottsass was the oldest member of the Memphis Group — a design collective, formed in Milan in 1980, whose irreverent, spirited members included Alessandro Mendini, Michele de Lucchi, Michael Graves and Shiro Kuramata. All had grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown “corporatized” modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s. Memphis (the name stemmed from the title of a Bob Dylan song) countered with bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork.
The Memphis Group mocked high-status by building furniture with inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes such as animal skins. Their work was both functional and — as intended — shocking.
Even as it preceded the Memphis Group's formal launch, Sottsass's iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell and radical pops of pink neon — embodies many of the collective's postmodern ideals.
Sottsass created innovative furnishings for the likes of Artemide, Knoll, Zanotta and Poltronova, where he reigned as artistic director for nearly two decades beginning in 1958. His most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981 — notably the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. As pieces on 1stDibs demonstrate, however, Sottsass is at his most inspired and expressive in smaller, secondary furnishings such as lamps and chandeliers, and in table pieces and glassware that have playful and sculptural qualities.
Sottsass left the Memphis Group in 1985 in order to concentrate on the growth of Sottsass Associati, a design and architecture consultancy he cofounded in 1980.
It was as an artist that Sottsass was celebrated in his life, in exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in 2006, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art a year later. Even then Sottsass’s work prompted critical debate. And for a man whose greatest pleasure was in astonishing, delighting and ruffling feathers, perhaps there was no greater accolade. That the work remains so revolutionary and bold — that it breaks with convention so sharply it will never be considered mainstream — is a testament to his genius.
Find Ettore Sottsass lighting, decorative objects and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.