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Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Sera in Crystal for RSVP

Description
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 where he began working in the studio of the designer George Nelson. Back in Italy, he began important collaborations with Poltronova (1957) and Olivetti (1958). From the late 60s to the 70s he collaborated with Superstudio and Archizoom Associati, as part of the Radical Architecture movement, until the founding of the Memphis group in 1981. Ettore Sottsass has been the recipient of numerous international awards and was the winner of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award in 1959. His works are now exhibited in the permanent collections of many museums around the world.
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Sera". The candle holder is entirely in transparent Crystal.
Very good condition, as never used, presence of the signature of the Author on the bottom.

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	presence of the signature of the Author on the bottom.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	crystal
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1999
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	O_191
Incollect Reference #:	790799