Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass
Sottsass in 1969
Born(1917-09-14)14 September 1917
Died31 December 2007(2007-12-31) (aged 90)
Milan, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationArchitect
Spouse(s)
(m. 1949; div. 1970)

(m. 1976)
Awards
PracticeSottsass Associati
BuildingsMayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, California

Ettore Sottsass (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɛttore sotˈsas]; 14 September 1917 – 31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and product designer. He was known for his designs of furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting, homeware and office supplies. He also worked on numerous buildings and interiors, often defined by bold colours.