Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Beirut, LB
A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is part of three 'rivers' vases designed for Memphis: Nilo, Tigris & Euphrates.
Porcelain
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is part of three 'rivers' vases designed for Memphis: Nilo, Tigris & Euphrates.
Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass Set of Three ‘Nilo’, ‘Euphrates’ and ‘Tigris’ Vases
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer whose work reshaped postwar design thinking. Born in 1917, he became a central figure in 20th-century design, moving...
Earthenware
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Porcellane San Marco
Located in London, GB
In 1983, Ettore Sottsass designed the iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis Milano collective.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Porcellane San Marco
Located in London, GB
In 1983, Ettore Sottsass designed the iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis Milano collective.
Ceramic, Porcelain
The Nilo Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983. The Nilo vase, made of ceramic porcelain.
Ceramic
Modernist Italian Steel and Glass Vase circa 1970
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chrome and Verde Nilo glass vase in perfect conditions.
Chrome
Sold
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in
Ettore Sottsass Italian Pink and White Ceramic Vase for Memphis Model Nilo, 1983
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glazed ceramic vase model Nilo designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Memphis in1983, Original design and manufacturing label.
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is part of three 'rivers' vases designed for Memphis: Nilo, Tigris & Euphrates.
Porcelain
Memphis Porcelain Nilo Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Sarasota, FL
This original Memphis Porcelain "Nilo" Vase is by the Italian artist, Ettore Sottsass, comprised of white and pink stacked forms, marked "E.
Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Italian Art Pottery Vase
Located in Washington, DC
Sculptural Ettore Sottsass for Memphis art pottery vase, Italy, 1983. This was part of his River series and is called the "Nilo" vase.
Ettore Sottsass NILO Ceramic Vase for Memphis 1983
Located in Easton, PA
Ceramic vase titled "Nilo" designed by Ettore Sottass for the Memphis group in 1983.
Ceramic
'Nilo' Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cologne, DE
Year: 1983, material: porcelain measurements: Ø 14 x H 31 cm produced by Memphis Milano.
Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
Porcelain
$980 / item
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Orinoco Vase in ceramic, was originally designed in 1983 by Masanori Umeda. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma from the Kuwasawa School of Design in Tok...
Ceramic
$1,850 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in
Euphrates Vase in Porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Euphrates vase in porcelain by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Porcelain vase. Collection: Memphis Milano Designer: Ettore Sottsass Year:...
Porcelain
Tigris Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The "Tigris" porcelain vase, comprised of stacked, spouted and coiled forms covered in powder blue, white and black glazes, Memphis Milano collection. The Tigris Vase was originally ...
Porcelain
30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
Glass
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
'Hsing' vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri , Sesto Fiorentino. White glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Ceramic
33 Neobule Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Neobule Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The Vase is glass blown and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
Glass
11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...
Blown Glass
Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
Glass
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
Glass
13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
Glass
$11,680 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in
Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. ...
Glass
$814Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 4.73 in
Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Model 592 "Fischietto" Vase For Habitat, 2000
By Habitat International, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
For sale a rare & iconic Post-Modern “FISCHIETTO” ("Whistle" in Italian) vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, produced by Habitat in 2000 and made of earthenware, glazed in light &a...
Ceramic, Earthenware
31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Imera Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity ...
Blown Glass
25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astimelusa Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, and made out of blown Murano glass. Signed “E.Sottsass...
Blown Glass
Postmodern Vase by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi 1997
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Object: Vase Manufacturer: Marutomi Designer: Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) Model: Mirto Date: 1997 Period: Postmodern Material: Plastic Origin: Japan Height: 20.5 cm Diameter: 13 cm C...
Plastic
$4,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,420 / item
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 Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mo...
Metal
$980 / item
H 3.55 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Parana Ceramic Fruit Bowl, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Trigonal ceramic fruit bowl in pastel colors was originally designed by Masanori Umeda in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma fro...
Ceramic
21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Clesitera glass vase with pendant, was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authent...
Glass
Ettore Sottsass "Tigris" Vase
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in NYC, NY
Sculptural porcelain vase entitled "Tigris". Designed by Ettore Sottsass for the Memphis Milano collection. Original label on base reads "E. Sottsass per Memphis".
Porcelain
12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Amaltea Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Amaltea Glass” collection. Made in Murano. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis”. Signed on the base. Et...
Glass
Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Euphrates vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A classic by Sottsass, the Euphrates porcelain vase is part of three 'rivers' vase...
Porcelain
$65,971
H 72.45 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Contemporary Art Ceramic Totem Chocolate Piece Number 33/99 by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...
Ceramic, Wood
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