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Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917 – 31 December 2007) was a 20th century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting, home and office wares, as well as numerous buildings and interiors — often defined by bold colors.
Sottsass was born in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Turin, where his father, also named Ettore Sottsass, was an architect. The elder Sottsass belonged to the modernist architecture group Movimento Italiano per l'Architectura Razionale (MIAR), which was led by Giuseppe Pagano.
The younger Sottsass was educated at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin and graduated in 1939 with a degree in architecture.
After the invasion of Italy by the Anglo-Americans, Sottsass enlisted in the Monterosa Division, a division of the Repubblica Sociale Italiana led by Benito Mussolini and his Republican Fascist Party, to fight in the mountains alongside Hitler's army (Sottsass tells his adventures as a Lieutenant of the Monterosa Division in his autobiography “Scritto di Notte" published by Adelphi).
After his time in the military, Sottsass opened his own architecture and design firm in Milan, Italy. Here he started designing furniture and experimented with different color, patterns and shapes. His work was often associated with pop culture with his brightly colored whimsical objects. His pieces were often made out of glass and ceramic.
Marchio originale. Creato per la serie The Indian Memory. Prod. Alessio Sarri, Italia, 1980 ca.
Cambi Casa d'AsteStruttura in alluminio curvato e contenitore in alluminio colorato. Marchio originale. Prod. Rinnovel, Italia, 1970 ca.
Cambi Casa d'AsteStruttura basculante in legno laccato, cristallo specchiato e dettagli in metallo. Prod. Poltronova, Italia, 1960 ca. Bibliografia Catalogo Produzione Poltronova , catalogo di vendita, Agliana, 1966/67, p. 32 C. Neumann, Design in Italia , Milano, 1999, p. 67
Cambi Casa d'AsteEttore SOTTSASS (1917-2007). Attribué à. Milieu de table modulable en étain poli. Edition Metalia. Ettore SOTTSASS (1917-2007). Assigned to. Modular centerpiece in polished pewter. Metalia edition.
MJV SoudantETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Schreibtisch "Donau" (für MEMPHIS, Milano) Vogelaugen-Ahorn, furniert, eckiger Korpus mit aufklappbarer Schreibplatte und 1 eckigen Aufsatz, im Inneren in Fächer gegliedert und blau lackiert, auf 4 blau lackierten zylindrischen Säulenbeinen, H 111/126cm, B 120cm, T 43cm, leichte Lichtschäden und Gebrauchsspuren, Lack teilweise leicht bestoßen
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHGSOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). SP47 Orsetta mirror for Poltronova. 1966-1967. Literature: I. Mietton, Sottsass Poltronova 1958-1974, Skira 2021, pp. 148, 238. Cm 45,00 x 47,00 x 18,00.
Capitolium ArtSOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Ashoka table lamp for Memphis. Cm 73,00 x 86,00 x 10,00. 1981
Capitolium ArtSOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Callimaco floor lamp for Artemide. Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, vol 2, Allemandi, Torino 2003, p. 304. Cm 40,00 x 201,00 x 40,00. 1981
Capitolium ArtSOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Tecnika writing desk for Design Center - Poltronova. 1970s.. Cm 200,00 x 75,00 x 90,00.
Capitolium ArtETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) & MARCO ZANINI (Né en 1954) Secrétaire de la série « Donau » Circa 1990 Production Franz Leitner Interior Design Loupe et métal anodisé bleu H: 127cm.(50in.); L: 120cm.(47 1/4in.); P: 42,5cm.(16 9/16in.). A writing desk from the « Donau » series in anodized metal and wood by Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini circa 1990, production Franz Leitner.
BonhamsETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Bibliothèque « Carlton » Création en 1981 Edition Memphis, plaque de l'éditeur Bois et mélaminé polychrome H: 197cm.(77 9/16in.); L: 190cm.(74 13/16in.); P: 40cm.(15 3/4in.). A wood and polychrome melamine « Carlton » bookcase by Ettore Sottsass designed in 1981, edited by Memphis.
BonhamsETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Coupe « Murmansk » 1982 Edition Memphis, estampillée Argent H: 30cm.(11 13/16in.); D: 35,5cm (13 3/4 in.). A stamped silver « Murmansk » cup by Ettore Sottsass designed in 1982, edited by Memphis.
BonhamsEttore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Emeco 2008 Nine-0 model armchair, swivel and height-adjustable, with hand-brushed and transparent anodized recycled aluminum structure, soft polyurethane. The Nine-0 was the last chair Sottsass worked on for Emeco and launched shortly after his death at the age of 90. For her, she was inspired by Sottsass' own Navy chair, referring to the Emeco 1006 Navy, built for submarines and manufactured by Emeco since 1944. Measurements 75 x 58 x 56 cm
Subastas SegreEttore Sottsass (1917-2007) Model 14104, "Moonlight" Floor lamp Chromed stainless steel, lacquered metal and neon Edited by Arredoluce Manufacturer's label beneath the base Model created circa 1971 H 188 × L 26 × W 26 cm Bibliography: "Arredoluce, Catalogue Raisonné", Edited by Silvana, p. 264 Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Modèle 14104 dit "Moonlight" Lampadaire Acier inoxydable chromé, métal laqué et néon Édition Arredoluce Etiquette de l'éditeur sous la base Modèle créé vers 1971 H 188 × L 26 × P 26 cm Bibliographie : "Arredoluce, Catalogue Raisonné", Édition Silvana, p. 264
PiasaSOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Kubirolo modular system for Poltronova. 1967-1968. Large chest of drawers: 45 x 90 x 47 cm; small chest of drawers: 45 x 45 x 47 cm; bookcase: 100 x 90 x 45 cm; door cabinet: 45 x 44,5 x 47 cm; flap cabinet: 45 x 90 x 47 cm Literature: Ettore Sottsass, Mobili e qualche arredamento, Mondadori - Edizioni Philippe Daverio, Milano 1985, pp. 58-59; I. Mietton, Sottsass Poltronova 1958-1974, Skira 2021, pp.152-153, 138-139. Cm 316,00 x 135,00 x 47,00.
Capitolium ArtTischleuchte Tahiti. 1981. Metallblech, Metallrohr, polychrom lackiert, Holz mit Laminatbeschichtung. Auf einer Plakette bezeichnet: MEMPHIS MILANO, E. SOTTSASS 1981, MADE IN ITALY. 70 x 35 x 10 cm.
AaG Auktionshaus am GrunewaldETTORE SOTTSASS (1917 - 2007) La torre di Babele Litograph, ed. 43/100 70,5 x 50,5 cm Signed and numbered lower left, titled lower center
Art-RiteETTORE SOTTSASS (1917 - 2007) Il futuro Litograph, ed. 72/100 70 x 50 cm Signed and numbered lower right, titled at the center on the right
Art-RiteETTORE SOTTSASS AND PERRY KING VALENTINE TYPEWRITER FOR OLIVETTI Red ABS plastic, rubber, and powder coated metals. Comes with carry case/cover. Italy Designed 1968 10h x 33w x 35d
Leonard JoelETTORE SOTTSASS AND PERRY KING VALENTINE TYPEWRITER FOR OLIVETTI Red ABS plastic, rubber, and powder coated metals. Comes with carry case/cover. Italy Designed 1968 10h x 33w x 35d
Leonard JoelA set of four 'Donau' dining chairs by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner. 33 x 17 x 17.5 . Measurements are in inches. (Height x Width x Depth)
Barton's AuctionEttore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007) Eastside Lounge Chair Knoll, USA leather, upholstery, chrome-plated steel, plastic with the manufacturer's embroidered logo on underside of the upholstery H 33 1/2 x W 31 1/2 x D 29 inches.
HindmanETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Rare Custom Window 1989 executed by Franz Mayer of Munich for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, leaded glass height with frame 54in (137.2cm); width 68 3/4in (174.6cm); depth 1 3/4in (4.4cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BonhamsETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Set of Four Custom Chairs 1989 for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, blond wood and upholstery height 32 5/8in (82.8cm); width 19 3/4in (50.2cm); depth 22 1/2in (57.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
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