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Ettore Sottsass Rocchetto Side Table for Poltronova - 1964
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The Ettore Sottsass "Rocchetto" Side Table, created for Poltronova in 1964, is an iconic piece that epitomizes Sottsass's innovative approach to design during the mid-20th century. Ettore Sottsass, an influential Italian architect and designer, played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics of the post-war design era. The "Rocchetto" Side Table features a cylindrical form with a distinctive spiral motif, resembling a spool or bobbin, hence its name "Rocchetto, " which means spool in Italian. This design reflects Sottsass's fascination with geometry and symbolism, as well as his interest in creating objects that evoke emotional responses. width 44 cm height 45 cm
The Ettore Sottsass "Rocchetto" Side Table, created for Poltronova in 1964, is an iconic piece that epitomizes Sottsass's innovative approach to design during the mid-20th century. Ettore Sottsass, an influential Italian architect and designer, played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics of the post-war design era. The "Rocchetto" Side Table features a cylindrical form with a distinctive spiral motif, resembling a spool or bobbin, hence its name "Rocchetto, " which means spool in Italian. This design reflects Sottsass's fascination with geometry and symbolism, as well as his interest in creating objects that evoke emotional responses. width 44 cm height 45 cm
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The Ettore Sottsass "Rocchetto" Side Table, created for Poltronova in 1964, is an iconic piece that epitomizes Sottsass's innovative approach to design during the mid-20th century. Ettore Sottsass, an influential Italian architect and designer, played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics of the post-war design era. The "Rocchetto" Side Table features a cylindrical form with a distinctive spiral motif, resembling a spool or bobbin, hence its name "Rocchetto, " which means spool in Italian. This design reflects Sottsass's fascination with geometry and symbolism, as well as his interest in creating objects that evoke emotional responses. width 44 cm height 45 cm
The Ettore Sottsass "Rocchetto" Side Table, created for Poltronova in 1964, is an iconic piece that epitomizes Sottsass's innovative approach to design during the mid-20th century. Ettore Sottsass, an influential Italian architect and designer, played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics of the post-war design era. The "Rocchetto" Side Table features a cylindrical form with a distinctive spiral motif, resembling a spool or bobbin, hence its name "Rocchetto, " which means spool in Italian. This design reflects Sottsass's fascination with geometry and symbolism, as well as his interest in creating objects that evoke emotional responses. width 44 cm height 45 cm
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