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 Chandelier, 1970
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ‚Bruco‘ chandelier designed by Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre / Poltronova in 1970. Minimalist chrome structure with a large methacrylate diffuser. Very nice original conditi...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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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...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Metal
Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass – A Timeless Masterpiece
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass – A Timeless Masterpiece
Designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass in 1973, the Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Ceramic
Ceramic optical Tile Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche, 1968
By Ettore Sottsass, Cedit Ceramiche 1
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche
aluminum frame
Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm
Very good cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Metal
Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon
By Ettore Sottsass, Giorgio Olivetti
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Olivetti Valetine is an icon for its expressive design and practical usability portable, manual typewriter known for its typical red ABS plastic housing and matching red case. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina Espresso Maker "Accademia" Series.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina purple espresso coffee maker - coffee pot "Accademia" series with original filter. Made in Italy.
It's in excellent condition, never used.
Dimensi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...
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2010s Italian Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
13x Ettore Sottsass Postmodern Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1985, Valli & Valli Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 13 identical postmodern wall-mounted brass hooks from the 1980s, model SE 314, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 and crafted by Valli & Valli, Italy. These hooks are sold ind...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Twenty-Seven Woods Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Twenty-Seven Woods" Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass: A Masterpiece of Limited Edition Design
Presenting the exquisite "Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artifici...
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1990s European Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Opal
Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in good condition.
We have these on sale now! (original price was $9500)
Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. One arm-rest shows a bit of slight deformation. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: derives from a Villa in Vienna.
These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA.
In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Cone Set Design Ettore Sottsass by Franco Pozzi for Pierre Cardin, 1969
By Ettore Sottsass, Pierre Cardin, Franco Pozzi
Located in taranto, IT
very rare stackable ceramic "cone" set, production Franco Pozzi Pierre Cardin designed by Ettore Sottsass
rare white / light green alternating...
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1960s Italian Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Tartar Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tartar Table in laminated wood was originally designed in 1985, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sottsass was born in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Wood
Ettore Sottsass Tony Table Post-Modern Italy, circa 1970
By Ettore Sottsass, Anthologie Quartett 1
Located in Vienna, AT
A fine example of the work of Ettore Sottsass, the Tony 3 table was imagined by the famous designer in 1979. This piece was published by Anthology Quartett around 1984.
It is charact...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic, 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...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass. circa 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter with the Original Case. circa early 1970s
Created by famed Italian designer/architect Ettore Sottsass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Metal
Mimosa End Table with Glass Top, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Mimosa end table in plastic laminate with glass top, designed in 1984, by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon.
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ceramic tile "alphard" design Ettore Sottsass for Cedit The Milan Style
By Cedit Ceramiche 1, Ettore Sottsass
Located in taranto, IT
very rare original glazed ceramic tile "Alphard grigio," designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche d'italia in the 1990s, included in the project "The Milan Style," whose initi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Rose Gold "Apple" Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1950s
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and fully complete "Apple" large ice bucket in rose gold metal and brass designed by Ettore Sotsass and produced by Rinnovel in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hyatt Metal and Wood Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Hyatt table designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1984 for Memphis, in metal and laminated wood.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he gradu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 'Soggiorno' Coffee Table in Teak
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, coffee table 'Tavola Da Soggiorno', teak, lacquered steel, Italy, 1959
This elegant coffee table was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in 19...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Naples, IT
Famous and Iconic Portable Typewriter Mod. Valentine designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, for the company Olivetti in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition with case ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original LED Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1970s.
Original recent production mirror using LED lighting, made of moulded fibreglass with hard-back and shaped mirror. The...
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2010s Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Pair of lounge chairs, model "Westside" by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy 1982
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Westside" armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. The armchairs are constructed of geometric shapes and covered with a blue and green fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Croff Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for the Casa Nova Series, reupholstered in bro
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Croff Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for the Casa Nova Series, reupholstered in brown leather, featuring a spindle wood backrest crafted from ash wood.
Dimensions: 22.83”W x 29.92”H x ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 158/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 999 units.
This is...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Freemont Gilded Wood Console, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Freemont gilded wood console in wood, plastic laminate and aluminum. Designed in 1985, by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962
Reference: Domus n. 397, december 1962
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Santambrogio & De Berti 1958''oval curved mirror.
By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti
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 Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Ettore Sottsass Casablanca cabinet Memphis Milano 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ettore Sottsass's Casablanca cabinet boasts a totem-like profile, closely resembling his iconic Carlton room divider and Ashoka lamp. This piece stands out...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Laminate
Bookcase Cabinet Donau, Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Marco Zanini
Located in Zagreb, HR
A rare Memphis design bookcase cabinet from the "Donau" series designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for the Austrian furniture maker...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 6 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Ettore Sottsass, Glas Italia
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 Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s– Newly Upholstered
Discover a timeless piece of design history with the Ettore Sottsass Califfo...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell “Renaissance” Cup & Saucer, Set of 4
By Ettore Sottsass, Swid Powell
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Exceptionally rare set of cups & saucers by the inimitable Ettore Sottsass, designed for Swid Powell. This set is held in the private collections of prominent museums, such as The Me...
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1980s Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary "Shibam 2" Totem Mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. for Glas Italia
By Ettore Sottsass, Glas Italia
Located in Bagnolo Mella, 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 Furniture
Materials
Granite
"Demistella" Demilune Console Table in Marble by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Up & Up
Located in Skokie, IL
Ettore Sottsass "Demistella" marble demilune console table for UP & Up, Italy, 1980s
A beautiful ad iconic demilune shape console tabl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Marble
26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova ‘Bruco’ Wall Lights
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, ‘Bruco’ wall light from the Mobili Grigi series, chrome-plated brass, methacrylate (translucent Perspex), enameled aluminum, Italy, 1970
This ‘Bruco’ wall light is created by Ettore Sottsass as part of the Mobili Grigi collection for Poltronova and produced by Design Centre in 1970. The advancements in lamp technology have influenced the design of lighting fixtures. The Bruco light was created as a result of the use of breakthrough materials and technologies of the seventies. Designer...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Famous portable typewriter by Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy from the 1960s.
Totally functional with some wear.
3 pieces available.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
The Mandarin armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Mandarin chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986.
The Mandarin Chair was a particular favorite for corporate interiors, restaurants and libraries. Its flowing, sculptural arm in...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mirto Flower Vase a Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model
By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mirto flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi laquer model.
Japanese traditional urushi pigment is made from natural urushi tree,...
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Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Mirror "Ultrafragola" by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1970s, 1st Edition
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
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 Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Mirror
Kartell Pilastro Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pilastro stool is part of the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to design guru Ettore Sottsass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Colonna Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The cabinet features three drawers over a drop-front ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kartell Pilastro Stool in Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pilastro stool is part of the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to design guru Ettore Sottsass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Ettore Sottsass Consolle Demistella 2Edition Up&Up No import duty: we pay for it
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
The price listed is the final price. Any duties or customs charges are already included and remain entirely our responsibility, so you will not incur any additional costs. Shipping s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated colors. This is an unlimited edition with a number...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Ettore Sottsass Tartar console table for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Tartar table designed by Ettore Sottsass, 1985.
Memphis Milano label.
The Tartar table encapsulates Ettore Sottsass’s distinctive style, his focus on geometric forms, and the patter...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Laminate
Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Bay Table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano.
Ettore Sotts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ettore Sottsass Furniture
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Aluminum
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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