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Ettore Sottsass Dining Table for Zanotta Memphis Italy - 1980's

Creator: Ettore Sottsass - Zanotta
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Postmodern dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta.

Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917 – 31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer during the 20th century. His body of work included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting, home objects, office machine design, and many buildings and interiors. His style was defined by bright color choices, statement pieces, and decoration. Ettore Sottsass was an iconic figure in design history.

Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in Milan on 11 December 1980, after the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis blues again" played during the group's inaugural meeting. The group was active from 1981 to 1988. The Memphis group was created in a reaction against the status quo. Sottsass centered the group's thinking around “radical, funny, and outrageous”—essentially, disregarding what was considered in “good taste” at that time. Art deco, the color palette of Pop Art, and Kitsch theme from the 1950s inspired their work. Colorful laminate and terrazzo were commonly found in their work and incorporated in floors, tables, and lamps.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Wood.
Creation Date:	1980's
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	487715

Dimensions

W.	70.08 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	42.52 in;
W.	178 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	108 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.