Ettore Sottsass
Biography
Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917–2007) was an architect and designer, labeled the godfather of Italian design. In 1958, he was hired as a design consultant for the Olivetti company, a position he held for more than 20 years. As Sottsass distanced himself from pure functionalism, he started experimenting with designs that had social and historical components. During this time, Sottsass became a leading figure in the Anti-Design movement. In 1981, Sottsass led a group of designers who came to be known as the Memphis group. This group experimented with colors and media, creating multifunctional pieces and breaking with convention. Their materials included neon, unusual finishes, and patterned plastic laminates.
Works
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Ettore SottsassIlluminated Floor Mirror Ultrafragola, 2016Mirror ultrafragola designed by Ettore Sottsass and edited by Poltronova. Made in plastic with pink neon lamps
White when switched off, pink when switched onH 195 x W 100 x D 13 cm£ 10,500.00 -
Ettore SottsassAmaltea, 1986Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.50 cm£ 3,480.00
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Ettore SottsassAnanke Glass, 1986Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.52 cm£ 4,200.00
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Ettore SottsassIvory table, 1985Tall wooden coffee table covered with decorative laminate and natural wood essence. Glass top.100 x 48 (D)£ 3,240.00
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Ettore SottsassDiva Mirror, 1984Mirror on wooden base lacquered and covered with decorative laminate and natural wood essence.111 x 77 x 5 cm
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Ettore SottsassAldebaran, 1983Decorative Murano glass vase handmade with traditional free-blowing and mould-blowing techniques.29 x 17 (D)£ 4,320.00
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Ettore SottsassTreetops lamp, 1981Painted metal floor lamp, cast iron base. Adjustable light point.195 cm£ 2,640.00
Format : x1 R7s 230w
