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Ettore Sottsass Y24 Pin-Tray, Yantra Series

$3,850
£2,902.65
€3,394.42
CA$5,449.30
A$5,547.39
CHF 3,194.66
MX$66,851.28
NOK 37,081.09
SEK 37,412.53
DKK 25,370.78

About the Item

Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and industrial designer best known for his bold, colorful, and unconventional approach to design. Born in 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and raised in Italy, Sottsass became one of the most important figures in postmodern design during the 20th century. He studied architecture at the Politecnico di Torino and later worked with companies such as Olivetti, where he designed iconic products including the bright red Valentine typewriter. In 1981, Sottsass founded the Memphis Group, a design collective that challenged minimalist modernism through playful shapes, vivid colors, and decorative patterns. His furniture and objects often blurred the line between art and functionality. Sottsass drew inspiration from pop culture, travel, architecture, and spirituality, creating works that felt emotional and expressive rather than purely practical. Today, Ettore Sottsass is celebrated as a revolutionary designer whose work continues to influence contemporary furniture, interiors, graphic design, and fashion around the world.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6.02 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32.01 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1969
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10835250171622

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