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Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass

Italian · 1917–2007 · Painter, Printmaker

Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and product designer. He was known for his designs of furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, homeware and office supplies, and also… (Wikipedia)

£309,000≈ $431,673≈ €354,761Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumComposizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, MilanPhillips1,018lots offered2006–2026years recorded76%sold (751)$3.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, Milan by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, Painted pine, mirrored glass, hemp, sold Apr 2018Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, MilanPhillips · £309,000≈ $431,673≈ €354,761Sign up to see
  2. Unique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, Milan by Ettore Sottsass, 1958, Walnut, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, brass, stencil painting on paper, beads, fabric, sequins, sold Apr 2026Unique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, MilanPhillips · £283,800≈ $383,385≈ €327,624Sign up to see
  3. Unique totem, no. 18 by Ettore Sottsass, 1966, Glazed earthenware, painted oak, sold Apr 2018Unique totem, no. 18Phillips · £187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Sign up to see

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  1. "Loto Rosso" Table, Poltronova 1960 by Ettore Sottsass, 1917, piano di forma rotonda in marmo rosso di Verona, offered Oct 2019
    "Loto Rosso" Table, Poltronova 1960, 1917
    Sculpture
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,800–2,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  2. An Y28 'Yantra' Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1917, realizzato in ceramica rossa, offered Oct 2019
    An Y28 'Yantra' Vase, 1917
    Sculpture
    38x36x12 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €80–100View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  3. Two "Cubirolo" Modules by Ettore Sottsass, 1917, in legno laminato bianco, offered Oct 2019
    Two "Cubirolo" Modules, 1917
    in legno laminato bianco
    190x90x45 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30–40View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  4. “Sandretta” table mirror, model no. SP.63 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Stained and painted wood, mirrored glass, brass, offered Jun 2019
    “Sandretta” table mirror, model no. SP.63, circa 1965
    Stained and painted wood, mirrored glass, brass · Panel
    19 1/8 x 17 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (48.5 x 43.5 x 16.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Rare centrepiece with four dishes, model no. 433 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, stained oak, offered Sep 2016
    Rare centrepiece with four dishes, model no. 433, circa 1959
    Sculpture · Panel
    6.2 x 62 x 13.4 cm (2 1/2 x 24 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Rosso Levanto marble, white marble, granite, chromium-plated metal, offered Jun 2016
    Coffee table, 1984
    Sculpture
    17 3/4 x 33 3/8 x 49 1/8 in. (45.1 x 84.8 x 124.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. "Firenze" ceiling light by Ettore Sottsass, 2001, Blown glass, plate glass, painted steel, offered Jun 2016
    "Firenze" ceiling light, 2001
    Blown glass, plate glass, painted steel
    31 1/2 in. (80 cm) drop, 16 in. (40.6 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Rare 'Tempus' wall-mounted console by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Plastic-laminated wood, beech, anodised aluminium, mirrored glass, offered Apr 2015
    Rare 'Tempus' wall-mounted console, circa 1965
    Plastic-laminated wood, beech, anodised aluminium, mirrored glass · Panel
    98.8 x 68.1 x 30 cm (38 7/8 x 26 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Rare ‘Svincolo’ standard lamp, from the bau. haus I. II collection by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1979, Abet-print laminated-covered wood, chromium-plated tubular metal, offered Apr 2015
    Rare ‘Svincolo’ standard lamp, from the bau. haus I. II collection, circa 1979
    Print (other) · Panel
    252 x 63.8 x 45 cm (99 1/4 x 25 1/8 x 17 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Torre di Babele by Ettore Sottsass, 2001, offered Dec 2014
    Torre di Babele, 2001
    Pananti · · Lot 236
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–400View at Pananti ↗
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Ettore Sottsass signature

103 catalogued lots by Ettore Sottsass record a signature line. The most common placement is on the base (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the base4
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed100
  • signed and dated2
  • signed in pencil1

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About Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and product designer. He was known for his designs of furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, homeware and office supplies, and also worked on numerous buildings and interiors, often defined by bold colours.

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