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Ettore Sottsass brass and pink glasses mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti, 1960s

Creator: Ettore Sottsass
Offered by: Linea Gallery

Description
An elegant wall mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Santambrogio & De Berti in Lissone in the early 1960s.

Crafted with refined materials including brass and glass, the mirror is supported by a black enameled metal structure at the back. It belongs to a limited series featuring pink-tinted mirrors, distinguished by a linear silhouette enhanced by brass grids positioned at the upper and lower central sections. Its versatile and balanced design allows it to complement both contemporary and classic interiors with ease.

Ettore Sottsass was a visionary designer who played a key role in redefining Italian design in the postwar years. Rejecting the strict functionalism of modernist aesthetics, he pursued a more expressive and experimental approach to form, material, and color. His work—often inspired by his travels and cultural observations—blurred the boundaries between art, architecture, and industrial design. By the late 1950s, Sottsass was already laying the groundwork for the radical design movement that would emerge in the following decade, infusing everyday objects with symbolic and emotional depth.

Santambrogio & De Berti was a respected Italian manufacturer known for its refined production of mirrors and glass furnishings. By collaborating with forward-thinking designers such as Sottsass, the company helped shape the evolution of Italian design, combining traditional craftsmanship with a progressive artistic vision. This mirror is part of a series offered in various configurations, reflecting the dynamic and exploratory spirit of Sottsass’s work during that period.

The mirror is preserved in its original condition and may show slight signs of age. Upon request, the brass frame can be professionally polished. The manufacturer’s label and the retailer’s logo are affixed to the back of the glass panels, certifying the authenticity, origin, and date of production.

Literature: E. Paoli, Quaderni Vitrum n. 8, Specchi e Specchiere, p. 124.

Dimensions:
W. 30 × D. 4 × H. 192.5 cm
(11.8 × 1.6 × 75.8 in)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Mirror.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1960's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	806177