Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Italian, 1917-2007
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.
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Creator: Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante - Flying Carper armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this armchair after having known the Indian culture.
A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this jo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Ettore Sottsass H Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vase H designed by Ettore Sottsass, from the collection 'Twenty-seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers',
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered ...
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
$7,054 Sale Price
30% Off
Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y Vase made for the collection of Twenty-seven Woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered p...
Category
1990s European Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$7,321 Sale Price
35% Off
Ettore Sottsass “Palafitta” Table Lamp Brass Plexiglas, 1957, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Ettore Sottsass “Palafitta“ table lamp brass plexiglas 1957 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 'T.101' Coffee Table in Teak
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, coffee table, teak, lacquered steel, Tuscany, Italy, 1959
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, this table was part of a limited-edition collec...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 "Harlow" Chairs by Ettore Sottsass, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 "Harlow" Chairs by Ettore Sottsass, 1970s.
Circular base and chromed single leg.
Signs of wear on the leather and some minor oxydation of the chromed surface, otherwise go...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Bhusanam table lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass.
Numbered Edition for year
Year of Manufacture: 1994 - 2017
Metal: Blue Painted
Color: Aquamarine
Measurements: Ø 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, 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. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
By Ettore Sottsass, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble
12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard
Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ettore Sottsass Lotto Rosso / Super Loto Dining Table, Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LEWES, GB
A Lotto Rosso / Super Loto dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. In very good original condition. Fast ship...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Granite, Metal
Large Green and Red Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant centerpiece in white clay features a base in dark grey supporting a conic body made of concentric steps that are finished in red on the outside and in vivid matte green ...
Category
2010s Italian Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,277 / item
21st Century by E.Sottsass "Jaipur" Marble Coffee Table with Crystal Top
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in massa, IT
Name: JAIPUR
Materials: Bianco Carrara + Verde Aver +crystal
Size: cm. 120 x 120 x H 38
Designed by: Ettore Sottsass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Marble
"Filicudi" coffee table by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Zanotta 1993
By Ettore Sottsass, Marco Zanini, Zanotta
Located in Renens, CH
Coffee table form the "Filicudi" series by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Zanotta Italy 1993.
Beautiful and sculptural coffee table which stands on four diabolo shaped beachwo...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Pearwood
Black and White Reel Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This vase's simple shape is complemented by its geometric decoration that features striking motifs in black on the white background of the cylindrical shape. This piece was designed ...
Category
2010s Italian Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,277 / item
Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Roma, IT
Coat rack / black umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis 45 series, 1972.Coat rack / black umbrella stand des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian red typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass Perry King Olivetti, 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti, 1970s
Iconic typewriter model Valentine with rectangular base and rounded corners, in bright re...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Nopuram table lamp in red by Ettore Sottsass.
Numbered edition for year
Year of manufacture: 1994-2017
Marble base
Color: Red
Measurements: Ø 15.74", H 25.98"
1 x max ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
$14,146 / item
Twenty-Seven Woods, Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Omega by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition ...
Category
1990s European Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$7,884 Sale Price
30% Off
Ettore Sottsas Ospite Table Zanotta Postmodern, 1980s
By Zanotta, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ettore Sottsass's Ospite dining table.
Designed in 1984 and produced by Zanotta. Painted brier veneer top and three brass silver legs.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass "Cream" occasional table for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Skokie, IL
Cream end table in plastic laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection. Applied aluminum manufacturer's label to side ‘Memphis Milano Ettore Sottsass 1984 Made in Italy.'
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
1 harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971
By Poltrona Frau, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
ettore sottsass, austrian-born designer of global fame as co-founder of the „memphis“ group became a true „renaissance man“ of the 20th century. every design museum all over the worl...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Mettsass Table in Red Lacquered Metal and Glass for BD
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mettsass table designed by Ettore Sottsass in Barcelona manufactured by BD.
The structure is made of flat sheets of steel, painted in red RAL 3001. The glass is painted in the same ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
$8,598 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare Model 585 Vase by Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante, Italy, 1960
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Dronten, NL
Oxblood red vase model 585 designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1960.
Realized circa 1961 by Società Ceramica Toscana di Figline for Milanese gallery Il Sestante in different colors.
Signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mettsass Table in Black by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metsass table designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for BD Barcelona. The structure is made of flat sheets of steel, painted in red. The glass top is painted in the same color as the base....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ettore Sottsass Pair of Beam 2 Wall Sconce, 1983
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo in 1987, the Beam 2 wall sconces showcase Sottsass' signature Memphis Group style with its striking geometric forms and bold color palette. T...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,500 / set
Ettore Sottsass 'Ospite' Dining Table
By Ettore Sottsass, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Ospite' dining table for Zanotta, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase alpha by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 7 / 12.
This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
Category
1990s European Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$9,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Yang Vase by Ettore Sottsass (Model 455)
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Yang Vase by Ettore Sottsass ( model 455 ) from the Pop Series for Alessio Sarri crafted in enameled earthenware. ‘A.Sarri’ on the underside.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ravenna, IT
Malabar is a cabinet-bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1982 and purchased in 2000. Production number 21. Sold with certificate of Authenticity. Featuring she...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
Post modern classic design by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass. The Eastside drew inspiration from Biedermeier ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Bay Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Bay table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tall White and Black Centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of contemporary decor, this centerpiece in ceramic is part of an exclusive collection designed by the Italian architect Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi. The large bowl o...
Category
2010s Italian Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Coat Stand and Umbrella Stand by E. Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis, Italy 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Coat stand and umbrella stand is an original design object realized by Ettore Sottsass in the 1970s.
Bordeaux plastic coat stand and umbrella stand designed for Olivetti Synthesis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Lamp "Caribe" by Targetti Sankey for Fiorucci, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey, Ettore Sottsass
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid very rare "caribe" lamp produced by targetti sankey for Fiorucci, original of the time, unobtainable and never seen version in bronze and brass
Probably a prototype that ne...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
Category
1990s European Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,414 Sale Price
30% Off
Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 'Treetops' floor lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal with halogen bulb.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino. One of the most influential and important figures of the last century. As an Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis Group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Mettsass Red Metal and Glass Table
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mettsass table designed by Ettore Sottsass in Barcelona manufactured by BD.
The structure is made of flat sheets of steel, painted in red RAL 3001. The glass is painted in the sam...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
$8,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Olivetti lettera DL by Sottsass Ettore design in years '70
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Biella, IT
Olivetti lettera DL by Sottsass Ettore design in years '70 working
very good vintage with her original box
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stainless Steel and Glass Cruet Set by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi and released in 1978, the “5074” condiment set has become a true icon of late 20th Century Modern Design. Aesthetically simple and beautifully...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Alessio Sarri Pottery Centerpiece Italian Postmodern Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Ettore Sottsass ET4 postmodern centerpiece with lopsided walls and garden green glaze produced by Alessio Sarri, circa 1980's. 4 3/4" high, 9 3/4" wide, 9 3/4" deep. Excellen...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Ettore Sottsass Single Bedside Table for Poltronova, Italy, 1963
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass single bedside table for Poltronova
Original Label
Italy, 1963.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 100 units.
This...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,926 Sale Price
35% Off
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,321 Sale Price
35% Off
Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Demistella Console by Ettore Sottsass for Up&Up - Italy circa 1990
By Up&Up, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect and designer during the 20th century. His body of work includes furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and objects, as well as many ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Marble
$10,630 Sale Price
20% Off
Ettore Sottsass - Fontana arte 2666
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, FL
Made by Fontana Arte, Milan. Glass, blue and dark blue.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1986 Enorme Telephone by Ettore Sottsass for Enorme
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sol Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sol glass fruit bowl was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below.
Ettore Sottsass was bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Darpanah table lamp by Ettore Sottsass.
Numbered Edition for year
Year of Manufacture: 1994-2017
Metal White Painted
Color: Milk-White/Sapphire/Pink
Measurements: Ø 12....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
$7,964 / item
21st Century Ettore Sottsas Demistella Console in Briar, Polychrome Marble, Wood
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass.
Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Marble
Quadrotto Accademia Lagostina Memphis design ETTORE SOTTSASS 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Palermo, IT
Accademia Lagostina Quadrotto Tray (1980) - Memphis Design by Ettore Sottsass
This rare "Quadrotto" tray is an iconic expression of 1980s postmodern design, conceived by visionary E...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Ratrih floor lamp by Ettore Sottsass.
Numbered edition for year
Year of manufacture: 1994-2017
Marble base
Color: Milk-white/black
Measurements: Ø 18.11", H 66.92"
1 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
$12,045 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Side Table Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 60s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare side table designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Also it can be used as a nightstand
Original Label
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
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 where he began working in the studio of the designer George Nelson. Back in Italy, he began important collaborations with Poltronova (1957) and Olivetti (1958). From the late 60s to the 70s he collaborated with Superstudio and Archizoom Associati, as part of the Radical Architecture movement, until the founding of the Memphis group in 1981. Ettore Sottsass has been the recipient of numerous international awards and was the winner of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award in 1959. His works are now exhibited in the permanent collections of many museums around the world.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Wood
Indivia Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Indivia ceramic dinner plate was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass, in 1985, as part of a series of decorative plates. The playful names of the design items are a reminder o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Ceramic
Treetops Floor Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collect
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired "Treetops" floor lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal with halogen bulb.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino. One of the most influential and important figures of the last century. As an Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007 at the age of 90 years.
Memphis Milano is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene, Memphis turned upside down all of the existing parameters on living. Ettore Sottsass as the backbone of the group, design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, materials and patterns, expanding the creative limits of the industry. Memphis became a symbol of New Design. Its influence is still clear in various sectors of production and beyond.
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- Dimensions: H 76.75 inches, Base W. 10.75 inches, D. 40.25 inches.
- Materials: Metal.
- Color options: Available in yellow fixture, orange stem, turquoise knob and mint green base; or in an orange fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Metal
Ettore Sottsass Pink Neon Lamp "Ultrafragola" Italian Mirror, Ready to Ship
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Madrid, ES
Available for immediate delivery.
A colorful iconic mirror model "Ultrafragola" designed by Ettore Sottsass and edited by Poltronova. Made of white perp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Steel
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Ettore Sottsass furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ettore Sottsass furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 389 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 188 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ettore Sottsass were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gaetano Pesce, Alessandro Mendini, and VG-VGnewtrend. Prices for Ettore Sottsass furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $104 and can go as high as $88,999, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,267.
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- Why is Ettore Sottsass famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Ettore Sottsass is famous for his work as an architect and an industrial designer, which spurred a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was the oldest member of the Memphis Group, a design collective formed in Milan in 1980. Having grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown corporatized modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s, the Memphis Group produced bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork. They mocked high status by building furniture with inexpensive materials, such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. Other than his Ultrafragola mirror (1970), Sottsass's most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981. They include the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. Shop a diverse assortment of Ettore Sotsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Where is Ettore Sottsass from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore Sottsass was from Innsbruck, Austria. He was born there on September 14, 1917, but he moved to Turin, Italy, as a child. The Italian architect and designer died in Milan, Italy, on December 31, 2007. You'll find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
- What did Ettore Sottsass do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass was an architect and designer. He founded the Memphis Group, a collective of designers active from 1981 to 1987. The Ultrafragola mirror is one of his most well-known designs. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- What inspired Ettore Sottsass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass was inspired by many things, including pop culture, travel and various cultures from around the world. His primary objective of his work was to bring out the deeper beauty of whatever he created. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Ettore Sottsass, say "AY-tore-ee SOAT-sas." The second syllable of the designer's surname sounds similar to the word “sauce” but with a shorter, clipped vowel. On 1stDibs, find a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- Where did Ettore Sottsass study?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
- What did Ettore Sottsass design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore Sottsass was a famous 20th century architect and designer known for his work in furniture, lighting, jewelry and more, as well as from his work in designing buildings. He was Italian, though he was born in Austria, and lived from 1917 to 2007. Shop a range of Ettore Sottsass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Ettore Sottsass used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The Italian artist experimented with glass, ceramics, enamel, brass, textiles and more. Along with fellow members of the Memphis Group, he skewed expectations for furniture by using inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. He also revolutionized ceramics through the pieces he created for the Italian maker Bitossi. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass's father, also named Ettore Sottsass, designed modernist architecture. He worked for the firm Movimento Italiano per l'Architettura Razionale or MIAR. Giuseppe Pagano was the company's head architect. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
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