No connection to server
Theme auctions online
Selected Modern Silver F764
Auction:
Selected Fashion – A Private Collection F771
Auction:
Arts of Asia – In the year of the Fire Horse F707
Auction:
Selected Jewellery – Valentine’s F766
Auction:
Kitchen Stories E1284
Auction:
Modern Design, Timeless Weave E1292
Auction:
A Token of Love E1285
Auction:
Flowering Folk Art E1281
Auction:
Live auctions
Contemporary Art & Design 670
Auction: April 21−22, 2026
Important Timepieces 671
Auction: April 21, 2026
Modern Art & Design 672
Auction: May 20−21, 2026
Important Spring Sale 673
Auction: June 10−12, 2026
37
1035703

Ettore Sottsass

(Italy, 1917-2007)
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1 160 - 1 450 EUR
1 330 - 1 660 USD
Hammer price
75 000 SEK
Bidding requires special pre approval.
Purchasing info
Image rights

The artworks in this database are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the rights holders. The artworks are reproduced in this database with a license from Bildupphovsrätt.

For condition report contact specialist
Jonatan  Jahn
Stockholm
Jonatan Jahn
Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
+46 (0)703 92 88 60
Ettore Sottsass
(Italy, 1917-2007)

A ceramic vase and footed bowl by Bitossi - Montelupo, Italy.

Black and white geometrical decor, signed E SOTTSASS BITOSSI - MONTELUPO, height 47 cm and 18 cm.

Designer

Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and designer. In 1980, Sottsass founded the Memphis Group - a postmodern, collaborative, architecture and design group based in Milan, Italy. The group focused heavily on unconventional furniture design. Sottsass has been described as influential in the postmodern design language that opposes the ideals of strict functionalism.

Read more