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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

4 works by Ettore Sottsass with an auction history (offered more than once) →

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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. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2025
    Vase, 1986
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 8¾ dia in (24 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 344
    $953≈ £709≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  2. Spool vase by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1962, glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2025
    Spool vase, c. 1962
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 12 dia in (22 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 346
    $1,651≈ £1,228≈ €1,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  3. ET2 pitcher and vase by Ettore Sottsass, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2025
    ET2 pitcher and vase
    Sculpture
    9 h x 4⅜ dia in (23 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 348
    $572≈ £425≈ €491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  4. Centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2025
    Centerpiece
    Sculpture
    7 h x 8¼ dia in (18 x 21 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 350
    $1,080≈ £803≈ €927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Alzata centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2025
    Alzata centerpiece
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 15¼ dia in (24 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 352
    $3,810≈ £2,834≈ €3,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  6. Abat-jour table lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 2005, glazed earthenware, black blown glass, chrome-plated brass, sold Sep 2025
    Abat-jour table lamp, 2005
    Sculpture
    23½ h x 18¾ dia in (60 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 354
    $2,540≈ £1,889≈ €2,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Vase from the Hollywood Collection by Ettore Sottsass, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2025
    Vase from the Hollywood Collection
    Sculpture
    7 h x 8⅝ dia in (18 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 356
    $699≈ £520≈ €600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  8. Chocolat totem by Ettore Sottsass, 1994 / 2004, glazed earthenware, laminate over plywood, sold Aug 2025
    Chocolat totem, 1994 / 2004
    Sculpture
    52½ h x 14 dia in (133 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 111
    $33,020≈ £24,598≈ €28,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Medusa vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1997 / 2006, glass, sold Aug 2025
    Medusa vase, 1997 / 2006
    glass
    15 h x 16½ dia in (38 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $3,810≈ £2,838≈ €3,272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Tempus wall cabinet by Ettore Sottsass, 1965, maple, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, brass, sold Aug 2025
    Tempus wall cabinet, 1965
    maple, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, brass · Panel
    68 h x 25¼ w x 11½ d in (173 x 64 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $5,280≈ £3,933≈ €4,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
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Lots by Ettore Sottsass that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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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

Ettore Sottsass signature: all forms and examples →

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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