And for a man whose greatest pleasure was in astonishing, delighting and ruffling feathers, perhaps there was no greater accolade. Even then Sottsass’s work prompted critical debate. It was as an artist that Ettore Sottsass was celebrated in his life, in exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in 2006, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art a year later. As pieces on 1stDibs demonstrate, however, Sottsass is at his most imaginative and expressive in smaller, secondary furnishings such as lamps and chandeliers, and in table pieces and glassware that have playful and sculptural qualities. Sottsass's most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981 - notably the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. Their work was both functional and - as intended - shocking. Even as it preceded the Memphis Group's formal launch, Sottsass's iconic Ultrafragola mirror - in its conspicuously curved plastic shell and radical pops of pink neon - embodies many of the collective's postmodern ideals. They mocked high-status by building furniture with inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes such as animal skins. The Space Age aesthetic completely changed the way designers visualized the new world and left a dramatic impression on architecture and interiors. Memphis (the name stemmed from the title of a Bob Dylan song) countered with bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork.
All had grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown “corporatized” modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s.
Sottsass was the oldest member of the Memphis Group - a design collective, formed in Milan in 1980, whose irreverent, spirited members included Alessandro Mendini, Michele de Lucchi, Michael Graves and Shiro Kuramata. All items are rented As-Is, and will be credited without any damages assessed if returned in the same condition as when rented.An architect, industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, Ettore Sottsass led a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. To see the prop in person, please inquire by email to set up an appointment, letting us know specifically which prop you intend to rent, so they can be readied for inspection.Īll items must be paid for in advance as purchases, and upon return shall be credited for the time used, less damages to the pieces. Dresses and vintage fabrics shall not be rented.
Please see our props, listed throughout the pages of Campbells' Loft. We may deliver to location for an additional fee if you are local, or you can pickup from our studio in the metro NYC area. Our minimum rates are 30% of the Sale prices, for a one week or shorter period. If you need vintage designer furniture and props in multiples or sets, please inquire. We have the world's largest collection of vintage shag rugs, that are essential for replicating Space Age or modern room sets. Our unique collection of vintage original designer fiberglass and plastic furniture, shags, lighting, and decorative accessories from the 60's and 70's that are for sale at Campbells' Loft, are perfect prop for historic modern decorator themes for in-studio or on-location productions. PropRental of mid-century modern Space Age furniture, shag rugs, and decorative accessories from the 60's and 70's Props available for movie, video, event and theatrical productions
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