Ettore Sottsass
Italian, 1917 - 2007
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was an Italian architect and designer who was active in the mid-20th century. He is best known for his work with the Memphis Group, a design collective that was active from the 1980s to the 1990s and was known for its bold and playful designs.
Sottsass studied architecture at the Politecnico di Torino before beginning his career as a designer. He worked for a number of prominent design firms, including Olivetti, where he was responsible for the design of several iconic typewriters.
Sottsass's designs were characterized by their bold use of color, playful shapes, and unconventional materials. He was particularly known for his work with ceramics, and his designs often incorporated elements of traditional Italian craft.
In the 1980s, Sottsass co-founded the Memphis Group, which was known for its innovative and irreverent designs. The group's designs often combined bright colors, bold patterns, and unusual shapes, and were meant to challenge traditional notions of design and taste.
Overall, Ettore Sottsass was an important figure in the world of design during the 20th century, and his playful and innovative designs continue to be admired and influential today.
Sottsass studied architecture at the Politecnico di Torino before beginning his career as a designer. He worked for a number of prominent design firms, including Olivetti, where he was responsible for the design of several iconic typewriters.
Sottsass's designs were characterized by their bold use of color, playful shapes, and unconventional materials. He was particularly known for his work with ceramics, and his designs often incorporated elements of traditional Italian craft.
In the 1980s, Sottsass co-founded the Memphis Group, which was known for its innovative and irreverent designs. The group's designs often combined bright colors, bold patterns, and unusual shapes, and were meant to challenge traditional notions of design and taste.
Overall, Ettore Sottsass was an important figure in the world of design during the 20th century, and his playful and innovative designs continue to be admired and influential today.
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Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
H 30.71 in W 79.92 in D 37.4 in
$ 12,000
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Italian Marble Console by Ettore Sottsass for Ultima Edizione
H 100 in W 150 in D 54 in
$ 13,000
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Early Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
H 76 in W 39 in D 5 in
$ 32,150
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Pending lights in red lacquered steel by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980
H 34.25 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in
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Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
H 71.26 in W 23.62 in D 11.42 in
$ 26,660
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"Le Strutture Tremano" Stand By Ettore Sottsass For Belux Edition
H 45.28 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
$ 7,000
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Vintage coffee table by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio and De Berti
H 13 in W 31 in D 31 in
$ 2,738
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Floor Lamp Moonlight by Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s
H 64 in W 8 in D 8 in
$ 5,500
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Mid-Century Wall Mirror By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
H 45.28 in W 17.32 in D 0.79 in
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Ettore Sottsass Contemporary Modern Demilune Mod. "Demistella" Italian Console
H 31.5 in W 23.62 in D 17.72 in
$ 9,800
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Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
H 76.77 in W 39.37 in D 5.12 in
$ 11,500
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‘Carlton’ Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass, Italy
H 77.17 in W 74.8 in D 15.75 in
$ 20,000
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Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
H 76 in W 39 in D 5 in
$ 10,626
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Ettore Sottsass Post-Modern Memphis Milano Style Bar Stools - Set (3)
H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in
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Vintage Wood and Brass Living Room Table by Ettore Sottsass, Published
H 28 in DIA 51 in
$ 10,453
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Ettore Sottsass for POltronova Pair of poufs mod. Dado T29
H 14.96 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
$ 8,900
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Ettorre Sottsass umbrella stand for Rinnovel. Italy c1955
H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in
$ 2,236
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Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
H 7.48 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
$ 3,500
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Ettore Sottsass for Cassina Postmodern Sofa Model Danube in Red Fabric, 1990s
H 33.46 in W 57.87 in D 31.5 in
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Ettore Sottsass, Aluminum Umbrella Holder for Rinnovel, 1955, Italy
H 19 in DIA 11 in
$ 2,400
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