$1,453
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988
Porcelain
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A
Porcelain
$1,531
H 15.56 in Dm 7.09 in
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Porcellane San Marco, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,531
H 15.56 in Dm 7.09 in
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Porcellane San Marco
Located in London, GB
iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis
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. This is
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 L 11.82 in
Ettore Sottsass Italian Pink and White Ceramic Vase for Memphis Model Nilo, 1983
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glazed ceramic vase model Nilo designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Memphis in1983
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 Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A
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
Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Italian Art Pottery Vase
Located in Washington, DC
series and is called the "Nilo" vase. Beautiful soft pink, pale blue and white/gray coloration.
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. WEEKLY
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.
Brass Inlay Blue Dyed Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Handd dyed bone blue keepsake box with 3 brass inlay stripes.
Brass
Almeria Screen
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Almeria series, this screen is comprised of three panels, each divided into two, whose structure is in wood with a wenge finish. The panels are covered in Pinetti's signa...
Leather, Wood
$4,500 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous fun set of four dining chairs with matching orange slice flower dining table. All the metal frames have been freshly powder coated in the same exact color they originally we...
Metal
$118,354
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...
Hardwood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains Londres" Limited Edition Art Print - Christiane Lemieux - 30"X40"
Located in New York, NY
Our new release, "Les Terrains - Londres," beautifully expands on the emotive abstract landscapes of the original "Les Terrains." This piece intricately captures the vibrant energy a...
Paper
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood
$6,500
H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 72.5 in
Spectacular Pierre Cardin Burled and Brass Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Bookmatched olive wood with lovey brass detail. Pure sophistication! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonde...
Brass
Art Deco Sconce
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco sconce with nickel finish. Customer can choose from : Nickel finish Gold finish Chrome finish Old bronze Size
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Tartar console table for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Tartar table designed by Ettore Sottsass, 1985. Memphis Milano label. The Tartar table encapsulates Ettore Sottsass’s distinctive style, his focus on geometric forms, and the patter...
Laminate
On Hold|$108,984
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 102.76 in
Ettore Sottsass ELLEDUE double bed for Poltronova 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Large and rare double bed by Ettore Sottsass from the 1970 MOBILI GRIGI series with the pair of headboard lamps. Grey coloured resin frame reinforced with fibreglass. Poltronova Edi...
Aluminum
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish bronze.
Bronze
$1,389Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.7 in W 31.4 in D 40.9 in
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
Plastic
$1,500
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 19.5 in
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in Skokie, IL
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983 Dimensions: 34 1/2” h × 19 1/4” w × 19 1/2” d Materials: lacquered wood Condition: Very good vintage ...
Wood
96" Art Deco Style Hand-Painted Four Panel Screen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco style hand-painted wood four panel screen with cutouts...different design on each side
Wood
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
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