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Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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 Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano

Located in Vienna, AT

A post-modern wall-mounted mirror, Model „Diva" designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy. This mirror is a vintage original from the 1980s, made from wood and mi...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Laminate, Wood

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Turin, Turin

Ettore Sottsass was a 20th-century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, home and office wares, as well as numerous buildings and interio...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Opal

Mirror "Ultrafragola" by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s, 1st Edition
Mirror "Ultrafragola" by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s, 1st Edition

Mirror "Ultrafragola" by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s, 1st Edition

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in bruxelles, BE

First edition of the magnificent Ultrafrogola light mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 70s. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano
Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano

Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Munster, NRW

Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered waves around the central mirror...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Plastic

Ultrafragola Mirror, Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, 1970
Ultrafragola Mirror, Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, 1970

Ultrafragola Mirror, Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, 1970

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Ultrafragola light mirror was designed by Ettore Sottsass, with its sinuous silhouette, evocative of a wavy feminine hair, belongs to the series of Mobili Grigi, a complete bedro...

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Brass Wall Mirror
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Brass Wall Mirror

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Brass Wall Mirror

By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti

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 w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Wooden Mirror
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Wooden Mirror

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Wooden Mirror

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 w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 3 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK
Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 3 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 3 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Ettore Sottsass, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dioniso3 Gli Specchi di Dioniso wall mirror is from a collection of 6 wall mirrors in different shapes and sizes characterizes by polychromatic frames composed of elements in laminat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Ettore Sottsass brass and pink glasses mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1960s
Ettore Sottsass brass and pink glasses mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1960s

Ettore Sottsass brass and pink glasses mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An elegant wall mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Santambrogio & De Berti in Lissone in the early 1960s. Crafted with refined materials including brass and glass, t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror!

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror!

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror!

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Glass, Acrylic

Ettore Sottsass original early edition mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1958
Ettore Sottsass original early edition mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1958

Ettore Sottsass original early edition mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1958

By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and original early edition mirror by Ettore Sottsass. Produced by Santambrogio & De Berti, Italy, 1958 This striking mirror, an original creation by Ettore Sottsass, features...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Ettore Sottsass ULTRAFRAGOLA Neon Full Length Mirror / Poltronova srl
Ettore Sottsass ULTRAFRAGOLA Neon Full Length Mirror / Poltronova srl

Ettore Sottsass ULTRAFRAGOLA Neon Full Length Mirror / Poltronova srl

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

Ultrafragola mirror/lamp, with its sinuous profile that suggests long wavy hair, belongs to the Mobili Grigi series of complete bedroom and living room furnishings designed by Ettore...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Diva Mirror with plastic laminate, was originally designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, Italy

This is Ultrafragola a nice mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the 1970. It is a translucent white plastic frame of undulating outline, concealing pink internal flu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Glass, Plastic

Ettore Sottsass Wall Mirror Made by Santambrogio E De Berti, circa 1950
Ettore Sottsass Wall Mirror Made by Santambrogio E De Berti, circa 1950

Ettore Sottsass Wall Mirror Made by Santambrogio E De Berti, circa 1950

By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Rare mirror by Ettore Sottsass. From a small series produced by Santambrogio and De Berti in the late 1950s. Tinted and clear mirrored glass. This is the largest example from this s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Ettore Sottsass wall mirror production Santambrogio&De Berti
Ettore Sottsass wall mirror production Santambrogio&De Berti

Ettore Sottsass wall mirror production Santambrogio&De Berti

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, MI

Very rare and beautiful wall mirror by Ettore Sottsass produced by Santambrogio & De Berti with brass .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Contemporary "Shibam 2" Totem Mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for Glas Italia
Contemporary "Shibam 2" Totem Mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for Glas Italia

Contemporary "Shibam 2" Totem Mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for Glas Italia

By Glas Italia, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A tribute to the iconic towers of Yemen's historic walled city of Shibam, this totem mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. is a captivating centerpiece for any interior. The mirror's design ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Granite

Ettore Sottsass Santambrogio & De Berti 1958''oval curved mirror.
Ettore Sottsass Santambrogio & De Berti 1958''oval curved mirror.

Ettore Sottsass Santambrogio & De Berti 1958''oval curved mirror.

By Santambrogio & De Berti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Palermo, IT

Santambrogio e De Berti Specchio curvo ovale Vetro colorato blu, ottone e vetro specchiato. Vetro blu curvato con incisioni argentate nel retro che assimilano e somigliano a tante g...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Ettore Sottsass  Santambrogio & De Berti Mirror  in wood "Oak," Italy 60'
Ettore Sottsass  Santambrogio & De Berti Mirror  in wood "Oak," Italy 60'

Ettore Sottsass Santambrogio & De Berti Mirror in wood "Oak," Italy 60'

By Santambrogio & De Berti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Rare mirror in wooden frame by Ettore Sottsass produced by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1950s Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917 – 31 December 2007) was an Italian architect. He was notable for his furniture, jewelle...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Wood

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, Italy

The Ultrafragola mirror / lamp with its sinuous shape, evocative of a wavy female hair, belongs to the Gray Furniture series, a complete bedroom and liv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Glass, Plastic

Ettore Sottsass SP63 “Sandretta” Table Mirror for Poltronova, Red Lacquered Wood
Ettore Sottsass SP63 “Sandretta” Table Mirror for Poltronova, Red Lacquered Wood

Ettore Sottsass SP63 “Sandretta” Table Mirror for Poltronova, Red Lacquered Wood

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Vicenza, IT

The SP63 “Sandretta” table mirror was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in 1966 and represents a refined example of Italian Radical Design from the mid-1960s. The mirror fe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 6 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK
Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 6 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 6 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dioniso6 Gli Specchi di Dioniso wall mirror is from a collection of 6 wall mirrors in different shapes and sizes characterizes by polychromatic frames composed of elements in laminat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 4 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK
Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 4 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 4 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dioniso4 Gli Specchi di Dioniso wall mirror is from a collection of 6 wall mirrors in different shapes and sizes characterizes by polychromatic frames composed of elements in laminat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Mirror Designed and Signed by Ettore Sottsass, 2007 Made in Italy
Mirror Designed and Signed by Ettore Sottsass, 2007 Made in Italy

Mirror Designed and Signed by Ettore Sottsass, 2007 Made in Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Dioniso four mirror of early production designed by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia in 2007 comprises orange, white, and black colored glass in geometric shapes that surround the cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962. Painted wooden frame, central mirrored glass , smoked glass. Excellent condition, manufactory label. Sotts...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Ettore Sottsass Design Memphis Wall Mirror for Glas Italia 2007
Ettore Sottsass Design Memphis Wall Mirror for Glas Italia 2007

Ettore Sottsass Design Memphis Wall Mirror for Glas Italia 2007

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ettore Sottsass design Memphis style Wall Mirror for Glas Italia, Italy 2007. The mirror is the fifth from a collection of six mirrors titled ‘Gli Specchi di Dioniso’. The mirror is ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Art Glass, Mirror

Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s

Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in New York, NY

Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered wa...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Acrylic

Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s

Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brussels, BE

Dimensions : 38 x 7 x 118,5 cm Materials : Brass and Glass Designer : Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) for Santambrogio e De Berti Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Brass

Ettore Sottsass Mirror for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959
Ettore Sottsass Mirror for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959

Ettore Sottsass Mirror for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959

By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ettore Sottsass Mirror for Santambrogio & De Berti, Oak, Italy, 1959 With this sculptural mirror designed for Santambrogio & De Berti in 1959, Ettore...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Oak

Wall furniture 'Mobile Pensile Tempus' by Ettore Sottsass, 1967
Wall furniture 'Mobile Pensile Tempus' by Ettore Sottsass, 1967

Wall furniture 'Mobile Pensile Tempus' by Ettore Sottsass, 1967

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare and unusual piece of wall furniture was designed by the architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Poltronova. Known as the ‘Mobile Pensile Tempus’ model. It is...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Pink Neon Lamp "Ultrafragola" Italian Mirror, Ready to Ship
Ettore Sottsass Pink Neon Lamp "Ultrafragola" Italian Mirror, Ready to Ship

Ettore Sottsass Pink Neon Lamp "Ultrafragola" Italian Mirror, Ready to Ship

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

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 Mirrors

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Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti  Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti  Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s

Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s

By Santambrogio & De Berti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Very rare mirror by Ettore Sottsass, produced by Santambrogio and De Berti in the late 1950s. Pink and clear colored mirrored glass with chromed top and bottom frames and black paint...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti "Oak" Wood Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti "Oak" Wood Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s

Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti "Oak" Wood Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s

By Santambrogio & De Berti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Rare mirror in wood frame of Ettore Sottsass manufactured by Santambrogio e De Berti, 1959s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Totem mirror Shibam 2 by Ettore Sottsass
Totem mirror Shibam 2 by Ettore Sottsass

Totem mirror Shibam 2 by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Totem mirror, Shibam 2, by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia, Italy circa 2000. A tribute to the iconic towers of Yemen’s historic walled city of Shibam, this totem mirror by Ettore S...

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Early 2000s Italian Other Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Granite

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962. Cross-planked wooden structure. , mirrored glass. Excellent condition, manufacturer's label. Sottsass was...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mirror Signed by "Ettore Sottsass Produced by Glas Italia" Italy 2007
Mirror Signed by "Ettore Sottsass Produced by Glas Italia" Italy 2007

Mirror Signed by "Ettore Sottsass Produced by Glas Italia" Italy 2007

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Dioniso 1 mirror of early production designed by Ettore Sottsass in 2007 for Glas Italia 2007, comprises white, orange, red, and yellow colored glass in geometric shapes that surroun...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Mirrors

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Mirror

Ettore Sottsass mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Ettore Sottsass mirrors are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ettore Sottsass mirrors, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 16 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 18 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original mirrors by Ettore Sottsass were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mirrors by FIAM, Fratelli Tosi, and Kartell. Prices for Ettore Sottsass mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $75,474, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,541.
Questions About Ettore Sottsass Mirrors
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ettore 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Ettore 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore 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, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ettore 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, 2024
    Ettore 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, 2022
    Ettore 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, 2022
    Ettore 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The 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.