Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio De Berti Brass & Glass Wall Mirror 1958

Iconic rectangular wall mirror designed by the renowned designer and architect Ettore Sottsass and produced in the 1950s by the Italian company Santambrogio and De Berti. The mirror has a rear structure in black enamelled metal and wood that supports a long mirror, where in the lower part it is made of smoked mirrored glass with brass definitions.

Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect and designer, best known for founding the Memphis Group in the 1980s, which had a profound impact on postmodern design. Sottsass had a long and diverse career, and his work spanned various disciplines, including architecture, industrial design, and ceramics.

In the early 1980s, Sottsass founded the Memphis Group, a design collective that brought together young designers and artists. The group's designs were characterized by bold colors, geometric shapes, and a rejection of the minimalism of the preceding decades.

The Memphis Group had a significant influence on the design world and is often associated with the postmodern movement.
Sottsass had a successful career as an architect. He worked on a variety of projects, including residential buildings, office spaces, and public spaces. One of his notable architectural works is the Beverly Hills home for David and Ginny Sydorick, known as the "David and Ginny Sydorick House" (1984).
Sottsass was known for his rejection of strict design rules and his embrace of individual expression and creativity. His designs often incorporated bright colors, asymmetry, and a sense of playfulness.

Ettore Sottsass's influence on design is significant, and his work continues to be celebrated and studied. His designs are often featured in design museums, and his impact on postmodern design remains a subject of interest for designers and enthusiasts alike

Published in Quaderni Vitrum n ° 8, Specchiere e Specchi, circa 1965. Pg. 124.
Italy, c.1958, Literature: Domus n339, February 1958, p.41-44.

Designer: Ettore Sottsass
Manufacturer: Santambrogio De Berti 
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1958
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Brass, Glass and Mirror
Condition: Good condition, wear consistent with the age use

Dimensions:
Heigh: 182 cm
Width:   31 cm
Depth:   11 cm

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