




Ettore Sottsass
Illuminated Floor Mirror Ultrafragola, 2016
Mirror ultrafragola designed by Ettore Sottsass and edited by Poltronova. Made in plastic with pink neon lamps
White when switched off, pink when switched on
White when switched off, pink when switched on
H 195 x W 100 x D 13 cm
Copyright The Artist
£ 10,500.00
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Mirror / lighting 'Ultrafragola' was designed in 1970s by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, in vacuum-formed opaline acrylic. Ultrafragola, with its sinuous shape, evocative of a wavy female hair, belongs to...
Mirror / lighting "Ultrafragola" was designed in 1970s by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, in vacuum-formed opaline acrylic. Ultrafragola, with its sinuous shape, evocative of a wavy female hair, belongs to the series of Grey Furniture, a complete bedroom and living room, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova and presented at the third edition of Eurodomus in 1970. All except "Ultrafragola" have remained at the prototype stage. Very excellent state as never used, totally original in all its parts.
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.
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.