Most mirrors are meant to be looked in, but some are meant to be looked at. The Ultrafragola mirror by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) is a classic example of the latter: It is hard to look away from its soft neon glow and sensuous curves, which resemble flowing wavy hair.
As part of Sottsass’s “I Mobile Grigi” series for the third edition of the Eurodomus trade show, the Ultrafragola, which translates to “ultra strawberry” in Italian, was designed in 1970. It was a precursor to his best-known accomplishment: the 1981 founding of his design collective the Memphis Group (Milan, not Tennessee), which embraced Pop art and exhibited a flashy unorthodox sensibility. The Ultrafragola embodies many of Memphis’s postmodern ideals. With its cheap plastic shell — made of vacuum-formed opaline acrylic — this playful and flamboyant piece challenged modernist design’s clean lines and austere shapes at the time.
Despite the Memphis Group’s spirited start, with its members experimenting radically with furniture, jewelry and more, it had a short life span. In 1985, Sottsass refused to be defined by a single design movement, so he left the group, which formally dissolved two years later. However, Italy’s Poltronova still manufactures the Ultrafragola mirror today. And it’s seeing a revival thanks to its made-for-social-media aesthetic and growing favor among celebrities and contemporary interior designers. Indeed, the Memphis style is having a beautiful, bold, neon-colored comeback.
VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and paperwork. The Yemen vase, designed by Ettore ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Opal
Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
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...
Plastic
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...
Mirror, Plastic
$8,317Sale Price / item|30% Off
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!
Glass, Acrylic
$8,317Sale Price / item|30% Off
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...
Glass, Acrylic
$8,317Sale Price / item|30% Off
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!
Glass, Acrylic
$8,317Sale Price / item|30% Off
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!
Glass, Acrylic
ETTORE SOTTSASS - "DECO" PROTOTYPE silver ring - 1984 - Edited by Cleto Munari
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ettore SOTTSASS (Austria, 1917 - 2007 Italy) "Decò" a unique gilded silver and onyx ring Circular in shape with geometric elements. In collaboration with Cleto Munari (editor) 1984...
Onyx, Vermeil
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...
Glass, Plastic
$9,440Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary "Shibam 2" Totem Mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for Glas Italia
By Ettore Sottsass, Glas Italia
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 ...
Granite
Early Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Antwerp, BE
The iconic Ultrafragola mirror by Ettore Sottsass is both a functional mirror and an illuminated art piece, embodying the playfu...
Plastic
$23,680Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Brass
Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
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...
Glass, Plastic
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 ...
Art Glass, Mirror
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
Wood
Set by Ettore Sottsass for atelier Alessi Italy production in years '78
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Biella, IT
Ettore Sottsass design for atelier Alessi and released in 1978, the “5074” condiment set has become a true icon of late 20th Century Modern Design. the set of five pieces is in sta...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
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...
Mirror, Acrylic
Ettore Sottsass "Scalino Gradino" Vase for Bitossi, 1958, Signed, 1980s prod.
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning design by the legendary Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Montelupo, this "Scalino Gradino" vase is a true piece of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Designed in 1958 and produ...
Ceramic
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...
Steel
$9,696 / item
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
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...
Glass, Plastic
$11,351
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
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...
Glass, Plastic
Venini Murano glass vase - signed "Venini Italia," ca. 1960s-70s.
By Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Murano blown glass vase, Venini production, with engraved signature on the base "Venini Italia".The body, with a flattened globular shape, has a delicate amethyst hue with a ...
Glass
$14,189 / set
H 27.17 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
19th Century Pair Italian White Porcelain Baroque Mirrors with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
Beautiful and fine pair of white Maiolica mirrors with elegant multi-color flowers drawings, in Baroque Style, handmade in Bassano by the well known Manufacturer Antonibon, coming fr...
Iron
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.
Ceramic
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Red glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Ceramic
$886
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Colored Mirror with Irregular Shape in the style of Ettore Sottsass, Italy 2010s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made with different colored mirrors, wood and metal. Limited production. This mirror is in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in a home. The decorative objec...
Metal
$24,000
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
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...
Mirror, Acrylic
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 .
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 15 in D 4 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
Mirror, Beech, Giltwood
$2,202
H 62.6 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
1970s, Mirror Lipstick Design by R. Lecal for Chabrieres & Co, France
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of plastic and mirror. - Cosmic age style. - Very good original condition. - Designed by Roger Lecal.
Mirror, Plastic
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994 A vintage vase from the 'Yemen' series, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 2002. T...
Art Glass
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ultrafragola lighted mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic Ultrafragola illuminated mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1980. Perspex frame, neon lamps, mirrored glass, painted wood. Excellent condition, first productio...
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
Sold
H 22.05 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Italian Modern Umbrella Stand Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Wood
Sottsass Coffee Table Book Featuring Memphis Design, Phaidon, 2014
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Phaidon Publishing's 2014 book about iconic Italian designer, Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) as compiled by art and architecture historian, Philippe Thomé. The 470 pages of this comple...
Ultrafragola Mirror Pink by Ettore Sottsass for Poltonova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Imported from Italy Ettore Sottsass Mirror with authenticity certificate and serial number "A favorite amongst A-listers and design lovers alike, the neon-lit pink mirror is deemed...
Glass, Acrylic
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Early Edition Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Ultrafragola mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s. White discolored plastic frame, mirror glass, neon light, wooden back panel. Lovely discolo...
Glass, Plastic
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ultrafragola mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the 1970. Evocative of a wavy female hair, belongs to the Gray Furniture series, a co...
Acrylic
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful red, collectable and usable portable typewriter with original case by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Functions well with some wear.
Plastic
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Original Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970. Original recent production mirror made of moulded fibreglass with hard-back and shaped mirror. The frame is white, t...
Mirror, Plastic
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Mirror / lighting "Ultrafragola" designed in 1970s by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, in vacuum-formed opaline acrylic. Ultrafragola, with its sinuous shape, evocative of a wavy female hair, belongs to the series of Grey Furniture...
Opal
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ettore Sottsass Perplex and Pink Neon Lamp "Ultrafragola" Italian Mirror
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 perplex structure with pink neo...
Steel
Sold
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Original Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970. Original recent production mirror made of moulded fibreglass with hard-back and shaped mirror. The frame is white, t...
Mirror, Plastic
Ultrafragola Illuminated Wall Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970. Recent production mirror made of moulded fibreglass with hard-back and shaped mirror. The frame is white, turning pi...
Mirror, Plastic
