Ettore Sottsass "Alcor" Italian Murano Glass Vase for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass in 1983, the "Alcor" vase is a striking expression of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement transla...
Murano Glass
$3,889Sale Price|27% Off
A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Oxford, GB
A Memphis Milano Alcor glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, made by Compagnia Vetraria Muranese, designed 1983, clear, green and opaque white glass swollen panels, applied with bl...
Glass
Alcor Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Memphis 1983, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Ettore Sottsass, 1983 Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.
Murano Glass
Alcor Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alcor Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis.
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Memphis Milano Alcor Glass Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-Century Italian 'Memphis Milano Alcor' glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass.
Glass
Alcor Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alcor by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1983.
Murano Glass
21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
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
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
Clesitera 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
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
Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sirio glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the edge of the Stand: "E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. For further information please see authen...
Glass
$8,870 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 3.94 in
Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alioth Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1983. The Venetian glass vase features blue fusions and black threads. Signed on the base. Ettore Sottsass was b...
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, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
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
31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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
26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Niobe 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 i...
Glass
5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
5 Atamante vase is in blown glass, and originally designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below. Ettore Sott...
Blown Glass
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
Atamante 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
Malide Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Memphis 1986, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Ettore Sottsass, 1982 Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.
Murano Glass
Mizar Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Memphis 1982, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Ettore Sottsass, 1982 Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.
Murano Glass
$4,650
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite murano glass vase documented to designer Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950. Made using Flavio Poli's signature sommerso technique that employs layer of glass s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
$16,800 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...
Iron
$464
H 2.17 in W 3.75 in D 2.56 in
1970s Murano Glass Bowl, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Sommerso Geode Design
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Murano glass bowl produced in Italy circa 1970s, is formed in a distinctive geode-style sommerso design with a compact, sculptural presence. Thickly cast in layered glass, the ...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Very rare Paolo Buffa Bar Cabinet
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare and amazing masterpiece by Paolo Buffa, Bar Cabinet with magnificent details and decoration on the frontal panel, with little mirrors in the interior and with a light to il...
Glass, Mirror, Nutwood
$3,835Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Writing desk space age ORIX model produced by Molteni Italia 1970s
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
iconic vintage space age design desk model Orix designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nanni Prina, production Molteni 1971. Orange-colored ABS plastic top, the chromed steel frame, tilting...
Chrome
1970s Surrealist Mirror by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Cast bronze mirror with a surrealist shape. Model signed and numbered. Limited edition of 25 copies of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Roman.
Bronze
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl. Green stain details. This pattern features parakeets around the outside, with flowers inbetween. Stencilled makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE F...
Glass
$3,767
H 9.26 in W 3.86 in D 2.25 in
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1958, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Oval necked vase. Referenced in the Seguso archives under number 12089 The model designed in 1958. In sommerso glass, the blue ...
Blown Glass
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fiberglass, Canvas
Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase. This pattern features a mosaic of fern fronds. Molded makers mark, 'R LALIQUE' and engraved, 'France'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Cat...
Glass
$18,264
H 40.56 in W 87.01 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti
By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and architecturally composed Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Milan by the distinguished workshop of Eugenio Quarti, circa 1950s. The ...
Wood
Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable large hand-blown Murano glass bowl crafted in a rich emerald green hue, featuring the refined bullicante technique—an intricate process in which controlled air bubbles a...
Murano Glass
$25,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Sand Beige Leather, Set of 8
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of eight. An icon with a versatile and fu...
Leather
$365Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano glass vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
An incredible mid-century vase made of mouth-blown Rostrato crystal from Murano. This stunning piece was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This m...
Murano 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.
Is it art? Is it design? With a piece this special, it doesn't really matter.
The Italian designer’s oeuvre extends beyond the iconic Ultrafragola mirror.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Make anyplace your happy place with Italian furniture at its subversive best.