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
Memphis Milano "Nilo" Luxury Postmodern Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass in 1983, the "Nilo" vase belongs to a remarkable series dedicated to the world's great rivers—an evocative refer...
Porcelain
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
Memphis Milano "Tigris" Luxury Postmodern Porcelain Vase design Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The purity of the white porcelain is deliberately disrupted by a single, striking touch of color: while the Nilo vase features a pink sphere and Euphrates a yellow block, the Tigris ...
Porcelain
Memphis Milano "Euphrates" Luxury Postmodern Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The purity of the white porcelain is deliberately disrupted by a single, striking touch of color: while the Nilo vase features a pink sphere and Tigris a light blue ring, the Euphrat...
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 Ettore Sottsass, Porcellane San Marco, Memphis Milano
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 Porcellane San Marco, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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, 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
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 Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
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 Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
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, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
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 Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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 Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
32 Ananke Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ananke 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
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
$820Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 4.73 in
Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Model 592 "Fischietto" Vase For Habitat, 2000
By Ettore Sottsass, Habitat International
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
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
Astidamia Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Memphis 1986, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Ettore Sottsass, 1986 Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.
Murano Glass
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Blown Glass
Lamp 53 - Mappa Burl
By Axel Wannberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Lamp 53 - Mappa Burl Drawing inspiration from 70s cork lamps, this piece is uniquely characterized by a 53-degree angle, from which it derives its name. This unique angle serves as...
Plywood, Burl
Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Potato Ceramic tray with metal handles, was originally designed in 1985 by George Sowden for Memphis Milano. Red and white porcelain for a rounded shape and metal handles. George So...
Ceramic
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
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
$16,970 / item
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sides. George Sowden was born in...
Wood
MELA Ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
MELA ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design collection/Memphis Additional Information: Ceramic Collection: Materialism Designer: George J. Sowden Year: 2018 Dimensions: ...
Ceramic
$205,444
H 113 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Metal
$8,700
H 41.93 in W 63.19 in D 18.51 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Chestnut and Patinated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario e Enrico Dassi, sideboard, chestnut, patinated brass, Italy, 1940s At the turn of the century, in the industrious town of Lissone – known for its centuries-old tradition of wo...
Brass
$7,633 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 21.66 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Sofar, Nickel Finish, Lacquered Wood, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco floor lamp with nickel finish bronze and lacquered wood.
Bronze
Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural single bed with chrome steel frame and leather upholstery.
Chrome
$11,680 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 5.12 in
Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase was designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He ...
Glass
$11,299 / item
H 66.93 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in
Lacquered Wood Screen - Black and Orange - Art Deco style (Customizable)
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, IDF
Screen by Russian artist Dmitry Samygin Poplar plywood and beech veneered carved and lacquered Measure: 170 cm x 180 cm x 2 cm (67 x 71 x 0.8 in). Customizable -- After studying A...
Beech
$16,016Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 69.3 in W 137.8 in D 90.56 in
21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of moderni...
Cotton, Wood
Sold|$45,654
H 73.63 in W 68.9 in D 2.76 in
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...
Aluminum
Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving system is used to create this modular wardrobe unit with silvered oak shelves, dresser, vanity table and mirror. The precision design and ...
Brass
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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