Ettore sottsass carlton room divider 1981

The totemic carlton room divider is an outstanding example of the work of ettore sottsass, the defacto leader of the memphis group, a milanbased collective of furniture and product designers whose work. Nov 11, 2016 ettore sottsass carlton room divider with metal label memphis milano ettore sottsass 1981 made in italy plasticlaminated wood 197. The carlton room divider is an exercise in geometry, squares, rectangles and triangles given unexpected twists with the angled members and the stick. With an incredibly strong sense of symmetry and post.

The vivid colors and seemingly random interplay of solids and voids suggest avantgarde. The slick case that, when carried by its popup handle, resembles a chic attache. Courtesy the metropolitan museum of art ettore sottsass italian, 19172007 carlton room divider 1981 wood, plastic laminate 76 34 x 74 34 x 15 34 in. The carlton is an icon of italian 20th century design and one of the most outspoken pieces in the memphis design collection. Ettore sottsass italian, 19172007, produced for the memphis design group milan, italy, established 1981 date. An exhibit on italian designer ettore sottsass highlights his. His body of work included furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, home objects and office machine design, as well as many buildings and interiors. Carlton was designed by ettore sottsass for memphis design in 1981. Ettore sottsass carlton shelf, 1981, by memphis italy. Italian, born austria, 19172007 manufactured by memphis furniture, s. A large, freestanding, shelf system on a raised rectangular pedestal base with two. Designer ettore sottsasss valentine portable typewriter of 1969 is a memorable character within larger stories of international design, technology, pop art, and celebrity. See more ideas about memphis design, design and memphis milano.

The totemic carleton room divider from 1981 is a perfect example of memphis principles. The carlton room divider and cabinet was one of the first pieces ettore sottsass created for the international experimental design group he cofounded, memphis. Ettore sottsass carlton room divider bookcase designed in 1981 view larger image view full catalog record below. The overall form reveals a seemingly random interplay of lines and shapes suggestive of avantgarde sculpture, although the divider is composed of an entirely. It reads as a bookcase, a room divider and a dresser, depending. Ettore sottsass carlton shelf, 1981, by memphis italy, room. Milwaukee art museum, centennial gift of gilbert and j. With an incredibly strong sense of symmetry and postmodernist use of color, this piece captures the playful approach to design that sottsass was renowned for. This exquisite sculptural piece was designed by ettore sottsass in 1981 as a room divider, becoming much more than just a functional piece, thanks to its. It refers to all manner of playful, ornamented, subversive, andor heady things.

Ettore sottsass carlton shelf, 1981, by memphis italy, room divider view this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs when the milan design group memphis gave the first public presentation of their work in september 1981, the ettore sottsass room divider carlton was. Carlton room divider, 1981 ettore sottsass italian, born austria, 1917 designer. Detail of carlton, a room divider designed by ettore sottsass in 1981. Ettore sottsass, carlton bookcaseroom divider, 1981. In 1981 ettore sottsass presented his carlton dresser. Ettore sottsass italian born austria, innsbruck 19172007 milan manufacturer. Displayed at the design museums exhibition ettore sottsass work in progress in 2007. Imagessottsass carlton room divider lamp tahiti by ett large illuminated fl a last chance to cel carlton ettore sottsass and celebrating ceramics ettore sottsass and carlton wall unit by ettore. The importance of being ettore sottsass the art newspaper.

Carlton room divider by ettore sottsass memphis milano artemest. Carlton room divider by ettore sottsass for memphis milano. Ettore sottsass 14 september 1917 31 december 2007 was an italian architect and designer during the 20th century. Carlton bookcaseroom divider ettore sottsass italian. Sottsass s mostrecognized designs appeared in the first memphis collection, issued in 1981 notably the multihued, angular carlton room divider and casablanca bookcase. Carlton room divider carlton room divider, 1981 ettore. His body of work included furniture, jewellery, glass. Ettore sottsass carlton room dividerbookcase designed. A leading figure in italian design, he is especially noted for his work as a. Heavy quality hpl high pressure laminate on wood construction in various colours.

While he has had a successful career producing industrial designs for the mainstream corporation olivetti, for everything from. The totemic carlton room divider is an outstanding example of the work of ettore sottsass, the defacto leader of the memphis group, a milanbased collective of furniture and product designers whose work rose to prominence in the 1980s. Colorful iconic carlton bookcase or room divider designed by ettore sottsass for memphis milano in 1981. Sottsasss mostrecognized designs appeared in the first memphis collection, issued in 1981 notably the multihued, angular carlton room divider and casablanca bookcase. Ettore sottsass carlton shelf, 1981, by memphis italy, room divider view this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs when the milan design group memphis gave the first public presentation of their.

Ettore sottsass carlton room dividerbookcase designed in 1981. Carlton bookcase roomdivider by ettore sottsass for. The totemic carlton room divider is a memphis icon. It was designed to be freestanding like a sculpture, while functioning as a practical and decorative. Postmodern design is a difficult thing to pin down or describe concisely. Explore the genius of design legend ettore sottsass galerie. Dec 12, 2010 ettore sottsass, carlton bookcase room divider, 1981. A leading figure in italian design, he is especially noted for his work as a consultant designer for the olivetti company, producers of office furniture and typewriters, including the famous red valentine model. Anniversario 1981 2011ettore sottsass, 1981carlton edizione anniversario n. A polymathic italian designer, with muses and friends. The vivid colors and seemingly random interplay of solids and voids suggest avantgarde painting and sculpture.

Carlton room divider made of multicoloured plastic laminates over wood and designed in. The totemic carlton, which sottsass created in 1981, is his most identifiable furniture design. Ettore sottsass carlton room divider with metal label memphis milano ettore sottsass 1981 made in italy plasticlaminated wood 197. And the kachinas come racing back to mind in one of the high points in the shows final gallery. Designed in 1981, this work is the iconic carlton room divider and bookcase in plastic laminate by italian designer ettore sottsass for memphis, italy. Its visually disjointed form is antithetical to neatly ordered, conventional bookcases. Sottsass justified the odd angles by claiming that books never stand straight anyway. Carlton bookcase roomdivider by ettore sottsass for memphis, 1981. Ettore sottsass exhibition to open at the met breuer. From the collectionettore sottsass carlton bookcase. An exhibit on italian designer ettore sottsass highlights. Design by ettore sottsass carlton room divider, designed in 1981 by ettore sottsass, in wood and plastic laminate. Carlton room divider is an outstanding example of the work of ettore sottsass, the.

Early carlton bookcase roomdivider by ettore sottsass for. Imagessottsasscarlton room divider by ettore sottsass. Carlton room divider, designed in 1981 by ettore sottsass, in wood and plastic laminate. Carlton room divider, 1981 objects collection of cooper hewitt. Ettore sottsass, carlton room divider, 1981, wood, plastic laminate courtesy met breuer ettore sottsass, cabinet no. Jul 26, 2017 designer ettore sottsasss valentine portable typewriter of 1969 is a memorable character within larger stories of international design, technology, pop art, and celebrity. The milanbased design group memphis, founded by sottsass in 1981, championed his characteristically exuberant use of color and evocative formsexemplified by the carlton room dividercalling for a new way of imagining everyday objects, for a different outlook on life. Anniversario 19812011ettore sottsass, 1981carlton edizione anniversario n. Room divider, carlton, wood plastic laminate, designed by ettore sottsass, made by memphis, italy, 1981. Carlton room dividerbookcase designed in 1981 view larger image view full catalog record below this image is one of over. Waddell, 1997 his aim, says benda, was to state and provoke ideas. It reads as a bookcase, a area divider and a dresser, depending on who you ask. Property from the collection of ryan brant ettore sottsass carlton room divider circa 1981 manufactured by memphis, milan laminated wood with manufacturers label 77 x 74. Room divider, carlton, wood plastic laminate, designed.

It is typically post modern, in that can be described as a display piece or even a discussion piece. The carlton room divider is an exercise in geometry, squares, rectangles and triangles given unexpected twists with the angled members and the stick figure form that stands on the upper shelf. Carlton room divider by ettore sottsass for memphis milano, 1981. It was designed to be freestanding like a sculpture, while functioning as a practical and decorative piece of furniture. This piece derives from a production manufactured circa 1995 labelled and is in excellent condition. Room divider, carlton, wood plastic laminate, designed by. The totemic carlton, which sottsass developed in 1981, is his most identifiable furnishings design and style. Memphis furniture is often very flat and iconic, like a graphic design popped to life. It reads as a bookcase, a room divider and a dresser, depending on. Detail of ettore sottsass ceramic totems, displayed at the design museums exhibition ettore sottsass work in progress in 2007. Dec 11, 2015 detail of carlton, a room divider designed by ettore sottsass in 1981. Carlton room divider made of multicoloured plastic laminates over wood and designed in postmodern style. Ettore sottsass carlton room divider important design.

Room divider in plastic laminate 196 cm x 190 cm x 40 cm. The sexy fire engine red, the black keys, the bright orange scroll caps. Sep, 2017 the totemic carleton room divider from 1981 is a perfect example of memphis principles. As a dresser it lacks functionality, in fact it would be fair to describe this furniture as virtually unusable. The carlton room divider is an exercise in geometry, squares, rectangles and triangles given unexpected twists with the angled members and the. From grieder contemporary, ettore sottsass, carlton 1981, room divider in plastic laminate, 196. Its type is ambiguous ample to question, at very first glance, no matter whether it is a piece of furniture at all. I love the architectural shape of the lamps, the toylike hoovers and the carlton book shelf. Colorful iconic carlton bookcase or roomdivider designed by ettore sottsass for memphis milano in 1981. Carlton room divider by ettore sottsass on artnet auctions. The milanbased design group memphis, founded by sottsass in 1981, championed his characteristically exuberant use of color and evocative formsexemplified by the carlton room dividercalling for a.