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Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959.He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Alcor Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

32 Ananke Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Indivia Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Treetops Floor Lamp EU 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Lettuce White Ceramic Dinner Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Tigris Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. Sottsass also designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Tito Agnoli adjustable table lamp model 249 Oluce Italy 1956
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Poltrona Frau, Schiffini, Ycami. Several times recommended for the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) Award
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Cassina Cab 412 Chairs Mario Bellini Matte Black drk Grey Leather PAIR, 2 Chairs
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basel, BS
Bellini is an architect and designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Wall Lamp The Globe Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Angeletti e Ruzza Suspension Lamp Lys Anodic Bronze by Oluce
By Oluce, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp The Globe Large Nickel by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Francesco Rota Wall Lamp Line Large Aluminium and Pyrex Glass by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Nendo Floor Lamp Switch Satin Gold Edition by Oluce
By Nendo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and the Gold Medal at the 13th Triennale in Milan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mariana Pellegrino Soto Floor Lamp Amanita by Oluce
By Mariana Pellegrino Soto, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and the Gold Medal at the 13th Triennale in Milan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, winning the 1962 golden compass award (and also part of the reknowned moma design collection, new york
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Federica Farina Outdoor Lamp Otto by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Celestina folding chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta - 70s, 80s
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
. The company's success in the field of design has been recognized with four Golden Compasses. Since
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp the Globe Large Gold by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Francesco Rota Wall Lamp Line Medium Aluminium and Pyrex Glass by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Floor Lamp Agnoli Marble and Metal by Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mariana Pellegrino Soto Floor Lamp Amanita by Oluce
By Mariana Pellegrino Soto, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and the Gold Medal at the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Joe Colombo Suspension Lamp the Globe Large Gold by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ostuni and Forti 1953 Floor Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marta Laudani Marco Romanelli Suspension Lamp Lanternina by Oluce
By Marco Romanelli, Marta Laudani, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and the Gold Medal at the 13th Triennale in Milan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959.He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Vico Magistretti Atollo Medium Black Metal Table Lamp by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass awards, two Design Awards and the Gold Medal at the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. Sottsass also designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Sol Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, he was the winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. Sottsass also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

33 Neobule Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rucola Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Golden Compass in 1959. Sottsass also designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. In 2007, Ettore
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Ashoka Metal Table Lamp EU 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tahiti Table Lamp EU VERSION 220v , by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

2 Fililla Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

34 Agelada Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Bay Table Lamp EU 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007 at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Angeletti e Ruzza Set of Four Suspension Lamp Lys Satin Gold Glazed by Oluce
By Oluce, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Wall Lamp The Globe Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two Golden Compass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

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