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Ettore Sottsass Ceramiche di Lava, 1/20

$8,800
£6,585.96
€7,697.86
CA$12,435.06
A$12,552.18
CHF 7,212.52
MX$152,147.57
NOK 83,481.29
SEK 85,271.43
DKK 57,543.65

About the Item

Ettore Sottsass was a groundbreaking Italian architect and designer whose work transformed the world of contemporary design. Born in 1917, Sottsass became internationally celebrated for combining bold colors, playful forms, and emotional expression in furniture, ceramics, glass, and industrial objects. He believed design should go beyond strict functionality and create joy, personality, and cultural meaning. Sottsass worked for the Italian company Olivetti during the 1950s and 1960s, where he designed influential products including the famous Valentine typewriter. His designs helped make everyday office equipment more visually engaging and accessible. In 1981, he founded the Memphis Group, a design collective that challenged the minimalist ideals of modernism. Memphis furniture became known for its vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and unconventional materials, quickly becoming iconic in postmodern design history. Today, Sottsass is regarded as one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. His work continues to inspire architects, artists, and designers around the world, and many of his pieces are displayed in major museums and private collections internationally.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 10.375 in (26.36 cm)Depth: 10.375 in (26.36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic
  • Period:
    2000-2009
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 2003
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10835250098632

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