Inspirations
The Life and Career
Ettore Sottsass, a renowned Italian architect and designer, has left an indelible mark on the world of design. Born in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1917 and raised in Turin, Italy, Sottsass graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939.
His career took him to Milan, where he founded his own architecture and industrial design studio in 1947. Over the years, he worked across various media, creating furniture, jewelry, glass, lamps, and numerous iconic objects for the home and office.
His work won numerous international awards, including four ADI Compassi d'Oro, and his creations are displayed in permanent collections of museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Inspirations
The Life and Career
Ettore Sottsass, a renowned Italian architect and designer, has left an indelible mark on the world of design. Born in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1917 and raised in Turin, Italy, Sottsass graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939.
His career took him to Milan, where he founded his own architecture and industrial design studio in 1947. Over the years, he worked across various media, creating furniture, jewelry, glass, lamps, and numerous iconic objects for the home and office.
His work won numerous international awards, including four ADI Compassi d'Oro, and his creations are displayed in permanent collections of museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
"When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting."
Ettore Sottsass
The veneer created by Ettore Sottsass in the 1980s – utilized for the first time in the Memphis collection. Sottsass veneer models accentuate the image of the grain and bring out the deeper colors of the wood, suggesting unusual combinations in the designer’s typical style.
Inspired by Ettore Sottsass
Our new collection is deeply inspired by Ettore Sottsass's innovative spirit and distinctive use of veneer. Sottsass's exploration of the tensions between commercial objectives and the sensory experience of materials has profoundly influenced our new products.
In creating this collection, we have embraced Sottsass's ethos of sensory perception, ensuring that each piece is not only functional. This is our way of continuing his journey of merging aesthetics with everyday utility in a way that enriches the cultural landscape.
We invite you to explore our latest collection, where the timeless influence of Ettore Sottsass meets contemporary design, celebrating the master’s unparalleled vision and creativity.
Inspired by Ettore Sottsass
Our new collection is deeply inspired by Ettore Sottsass's innovative spirit and distinctive use of veneer. Sottsass's exploration of the tensions between commercial objectives and the sensory experience of materials has profoundly influenced our new products.
In creating this collection, we have embraced Sottsass's ethos of sensory perception, ensuring that each piece is not only functional. This is our way of continuing his journey of merging aesthetics with everyday utility in a way that enriches the cultural landscape.
We invite you to explore our latest collection, where the timeless influence of Ettore Sottsass meets contemporary design, celebrating the master’s unparalleled vision and creativity.
