Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass when he was travelling to Barcelona for love in 1971
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Shiva Vase, Blue by Ettore Sottsass , Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass when he was travelling to Barcelona for love in 1971
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1st Edition 'Shiva' Vase by Ettore Sottsass for B.D Barcelona, Spain, c.1973
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1973, the Shiva vase is a striking and sculptural piece that
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Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, XXth
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass when he was travelling to Barcelona for love in 1971
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Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, Contemporary
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass when he was travelling to Barcelona for love in 1971
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Light Blue Glazed Flower "SHIVA" Vase by Ettore Sottsass, spanish design
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
with a brilliant glaze in Capsule Blue. The Capsule Global × BD Shiva vase is available as a limited
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Vase, Mid-Century Modern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Penis Coat Rack By Greg Palombo. Inspired by Ettore Sottsass Shiva Vase
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hurricane, UT
form to posts and hangers of the coat rack. Their form derives from Ettore Sottsass' Shiva Vase from
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Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, 20th Century
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass 20th Century Spanish
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass
Ceramic
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered many
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Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Vase in Blue Glazed Ceramic by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Vase in Blue Glazed Ceramic by Ettore Sottsass Limited Edition of 999
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Shiva Flower Vase, Blue, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, Spain
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
with a brilliant glaze in Capsule Blue. The Capsule Global × BD Shiva vase is available as a limited
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SHIVA flower vase by Ettore Sottsass in bright blue glazed ceramic, Spain
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
with a brilliant glaze in Capsule Blue. The Capsule Global × BD Shiva vase is available as a limited
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 142/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 137/999
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 144/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 158/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 127/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
Ceramic
$859 / item
Small White Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
BD’s catalog since Ettore Sottsass drafted the Shiva vase back in 1973 In 1972, a group of young
Ceramic
$1,424 / item
Large Blue Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
BD’s catalog since Ettore Sottsass drafted the Shiva vase back in 1973 In 1972, a group of young
Ceramic
$929 / item
Small Blue Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva vase back in 1973 In 1972, a group of young architects and designers from Barcelona created
Ceramic
$1,224 / item
Large White Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
BD’s catalog since Ettore Sottsass drafted the Shiva vase back in 1973 In 1972, a group of young
Ceramic
$2,154 / set
Set of 2 Happy Susto Large Vases by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
been part of BD’s catalog since Ettore Sottsass drafted the Shiva vase back in 1973 In 1972, a
Ceramic
$237Sale Price / item|20% Off
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass was designed in 1973 following the inspiration garnered
Ceramic
$423 / item
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass Dimensions: D 7 x W 17 x H 23 cm Materials: Pink glazed
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Silver holy water sprinkler w/ Shiva relief & applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver holy water sprinkler with relief of the goddess Shiva and applications, resting
Silver
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
Ceramic
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Tibetan Cast Bronze Panchmukhi Shiva Motif Hanging Cachepot/ Planter, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tibetan Cast Bronze Panchmukhi Shiva Motif Hanging Cachepot/Planter This unique mid-20th century
Bronze
$15,031 / item
Mettsass Dining Table, Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
ashtray and the notorious Shiva Vase, now in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Steel
Unavailable|$1,165
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Vase for BD Barcelona Design
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic 'Shiva Vase' by Ettore Sottsass for BD Barcelona design. In the beginning of the 1970s
Ceramic
Unavailable|$450 / item
Phallic-Shaped Pink Glazed Ceramic Vase, Shiva by Ettore Sottsass
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Famed Memphis designer Ettore Sottsass designed this vase in 1976. BD Barcelona is licensed to
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Sold|$420 / item
Ettore Sottsass Pink 'Shiva Vase' for BD Barcelona, Spain, 1971
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ettore Sottsass ceramic pink 'Shiva Vase' designed in 1971 and produced by BD Barcelona, Spain. The
Ceramic
Sold|$800 / item
Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, Pink Ceramic Shiva Vase
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In good
Ceramic
Sold|$814
Shiva Black Flower Vase
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
this ceramic vase which was named Shiva. BD has just began and did so with a modern fertility symbol
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Ettore Sottsass Sculptural Shape Pink Glazed Porcelain "Shiva" Italian Vase
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Madrid, ES
Signed sculptural vase model "Shiva" designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) founder of the Memphis
Porcelain
Sold|$800 / item
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 32/100
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100 ENVIOS
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8 ENVIOS
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This
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Antique Tibetan 800 Silver Figural Embossed Shiva Tall Vase with Fluted Rim
Located in Big Flats, NY
embossed reserves with Shivas, 19th century Figural Embossed Shiva Tall Vase with Fluted Rim Measures
Silver
Sold|$2,295
"Shiva" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Madrid, ES
"Shiva" vase enameled porcelain in pink designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) founder of the
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Ettore Sottsass Pink 'Shiva Vase' for BD Barcelona, Spain, 1973
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ettore Sottsass ceramic pink 'Shiva Vase' designed in 1973 and produced by BD Barcelona, Spain
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Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, Pink Ceramic Shiva Vase
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In good
Ceramic
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.
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.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.