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Ettore Sottsass Jr. "TOTEM" Console with Mirror for Poltronova, Italy, 1962
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Arch. Ettore Sottsass Jr. "TOTEM" console with mirror for Poltronova
A rarely seen piece by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 80.32 in W 47.25 in D 13.59 in
Contemporary Art TOTEM Odalisca Yellow Black White PA by Ettore Sottsass
By Mirabili, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited rdition of 29 pieces.
These ceramic columns evoke Totems and Menhir, ancient architectures
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 81.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Art Ceramic Totem Chocolate Piece Number 33/99 by Ettore Sottsass
By Mirabili, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 72.45 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Contemporary Art TOTEM Clair De Lune Light Blue White N/Edit. by Ettore Sottsass
By Mirabili, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 29 pieces.
From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ettore Sottsass Central Park Cocktail Table in Marble, Rare, 1983
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Central Park cocktail table designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Studio, comprising a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Sottsass Style Memphis Floor Lamp by Neophile Limited Edition Furniture 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
” style and truly encapsulates the spirit the movement. This beautifully painted Memphis TOTEM looks brand
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 67.75 in W 20.5 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Tisca Hand Made in France Ettore Sotsass Fine Wool Carpet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
.
Geometric design similar to the Claire de Lune totem designed by Ettore Sottsass. Likely circa 1987 when
Category
20th Century French Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare and Unique TOTEM Floor Lamp Sculpture by Gianni Tosin, circa 1984
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
Architect Gianni Tosin rare and unique totem floor lamp sculpture acquired directly from the Gianni
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi. Winner of the Compasso d’Oro in 1979.
Bilbiography
Domus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Scul...
Materials
Enamel
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Studio Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Ibiza, Spain
with Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.
Back in 1989, together with his brother Francesco, he
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 73.23 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
with Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.
Back in 1989, together with his brother Francesco, he
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with Ettore Sottsass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with Ettore Sottsass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.
Back in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Guerriero Bookcase Totem Collezione Ollo Alchimia, Italy
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Guerriero
Located in Milan, Italy
, armchairs, chairs, tables, cabinets, and so on. Artists involved: Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Bruno
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Red, Yellow and Blue Ceramic Italian Totem
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Superego
Located in Ibiza, Spain
became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.
Back in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Italian Memphis Design Green Blue White Red Black Murano Glass Lamps
By Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
A 1980s unique pair of Italian colorful Murano glass lamps in the style of Ettore Sottsass for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Abstract post modern polychrome pyramid sculpture Memphis 1980, wood - Signed
Located in Paris, FR
group exhibitions. His public sculpture is in Geneva (Totem).
.
Founded in Milan in 1980 by Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 16.93 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Blue vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 7.45 in D 5.32 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Empy Pocket
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 13.31 in D 4.57 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 5.91 in
Karim Rashid Silver Vinyl Shroom Stool for IDEE Limited Edition Signed Numbered
By Idée Japan, Karim Rashid
Located in Cathedral City, CA
, Issey Miyake, Estee Lauder.
While working for Ettore Sottsass, Rashid became dedicated to infusing
Category
1990s Japanese Futurist Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Synthetic, Foam, PVC
H 18 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Large Ceramic Round Ashtray, Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in Dm 7.29 in
Bitossi Ando Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Circular Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Vase Collection Africa by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions
By Studio Superego, Martine Bedin
Located in Milan, Italy
1981. She then meets Andrea Branzi and the Archizoom group with Ettore Sottsass with whom she co-signed
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Steel
Bronze Vase by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, ettore sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Seduta Balla Ash Chair Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Ash Side Table Wolf Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Ash
Bronze Vase by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Babel Vase Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
inevitable.
But it is the totemic aspect that surprises: the juxtaposition of these three-dimensional
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ash
Black Ash Chaise Longue Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Ash Coffee Table Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
existence so dramatic and dear to the master of masters of italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a researcher
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Ash Side Table Wolf Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Ash
Bronze Vase by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Seduta Wolf Left Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the
master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Black Acid Bronze Vase by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
awareness of existence so dramatic and dear to the master of masters of Italian design, Ettore Sottsass, a
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Totem Odalisca by Ettore Sottsass for Mirabili
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Totem Odalisca by Ettore Sottsass for Mirabili designed in 1967 and produced in 1988 by Mirabili in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Maple and Mahogany Secretaire, Carlton Shelf Style, Italy, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A mahogany and maple secretaire designed by Ettore Sottsass in Italy in the 1980s.
Its original
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
H 53.15 in W 42.52 in D 14.57 in
Extremely Rare Desk Lamp Design by Ettore Sottsass, Made in Small Quantity
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Italy.
Rare lamp (1980), metal structure. Base with a disc overflowing TOTEM black lacquered metal from
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 28.75 in
Ceramic TOTEM Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 2010
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
. Sottsass.
Signed.
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Totem by Ettore Sottsass, 13/20
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Madrid, ES
wooden box. Signed by Ettore Sottsass and edited by Memphis Milano.
Italia 1978.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Ashoka Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
produced by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. In form this is the closest to the ‘cactus’ or ‘TOTEM’ design
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Art Ceramic Totem Chocolate Piece Number 33/99 by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 72.45 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Contemporary Art TOTEM Clair De Lune Light Blue White PA by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 29 pieces.
From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Iconic First Edition Memphis Milano Carlton Bookcase By Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An iconic first edition Carlton bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for the Memphis Milano group. Designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 78.15 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Carlton Room Divider Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Berlin, DE
Carlton Room Divider Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano
The totemic Carlton
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 77.56 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Sottsass Style Memphis Floor Lamp by Neophile Limited Edition Furniture 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
” style and truly encapsulates the spirit the movement. This beautifully painted Memphis TOTEM looks brand
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 67.75 in W 20.5 in D 9.25 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic ettore sottsass totem available at 1stDibs. Each ettore sottsass totem for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and enamel. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage ettore sottsass totem now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ettore sottsass totem, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ettore sottsass totem bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ettore sottsass totem has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi and Memphis Group are consistently popular.
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Questions About Ettore Sottsass Totem
- What did Ettore Sottsass do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass was an architect and designer. He founded the Memphis Group, a collective of designers active from 1981 to 1987. The Ultrafragola mirror is one of his most well-known designs. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- Where is Ettore Sottsass from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore Sottsass was from Innsbruck, Austria. He was born there on September 14, 1917, but he moved to Turin, Italy, as a child. The Italian architect and designer died in Milan, Italy, on December 31, 2007. You'll find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What did Ettore Sottsass design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore Sottsass was a famous 20th century architect and designer known for his work in furniture, lighting, jewelry and more, as well as from his work in designing buildings. He was Italian, though he was born in Austria, and lived from 1917 to 2007. Shop a range of Ettore Sottsass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Ettore Sottsass, say "AY-tore-ee SOAT-sas." The second syllable of the designer's surname sounds similar to the word “sauce” but with a shorter, clipped vowel. On 1stDibs, find a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- Where did Ettore Sottsass study?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
- What inspired Ettore Sottsass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass was inspired by many things, including pop culture, travel and various cultures from around the world. His primary objective of his work was to bring out the deeper beauty of whatever he created. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- Why is Ettore Sottsass famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Ettore Sottsass is famous for his work as an architect and an industrial designer, which spurred a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was the oldest member of the Memphis Group, a design collective formed in Milan in 1980. Having grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown corporatized modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s, the Memphis Group produced bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork. They mocked high status by building furniture with inexpensive materials, such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. Other than his Ultrafragola mirror (1970), Sottsass's most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981. They include the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. Shop a diverse assortment of Ettore Sotsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Ettore Sottsass used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The Italian artist experimented with glass, ceramics, enamel, brass, textiles and more. Along with fellow members of the Memphis Group, he skewed expectations for furniture by using inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. He also revolutionized ceramics through the pieces he created for the Italian maker Bitossi. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass's father, also named Ettore Sottsass, designed modernist architecture. He worked for the firm Movimento Italiano per l'Architettura Razionale or MIAR. Giuseppe Pagano was the company's head architect. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
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