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Postmodern Pink Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, Italy, 1980s

Creator: Ettore Sottsass
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Dining chairs featuring expressive burl veneer and a bold combination of pink and burgundy lacquer. With four available, each piece showcases the playful yet sophisticated aesthetic synonymous with Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007), a visionary Italian architect and designer. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting, and home objects, Sottsass embraced vibrant colors, bold forms, and decorative flair, making him an iconic figure in design history.

Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in Milan on December 11, 1980, inspired by Bob Dylan’s song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." The collective, active from 1981 to 1988, challenged conventional design norms with radical, playful, and unconventional creations. Their work drew from Art Deco, Pop Art’s vivid palette, and 1950s kitsch, often featuring colorful laminates and terrazzo in their pieces.

Priced per piece.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Burl, Lacquer
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	784700

Dimensions

W.	16.93 in;	H.	33.47 in;	D.	16.93 in;
W.	43 cm;	H.	85.01 cm;	D.	43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood by Boris, located in Antwerp, Belgium, offers a unique selection of high-end 20th-century furniture and decorative pieces, alongside a range of antique items. For appointments or inquiries, contact us at +32 493 794 223 or info@goldwoodbyboris.com.