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“A chair must be really important as an object, because my mother always told me to offer my chair to a lady”

Quote by Ettore Sottsass

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Ettore Sottsass

Italian architect and designer, renowned for his influence on modern design in the second half of the 20th century. Sottsass is known for his unique style and his fusion of function and aesthetics, with his work including furniture, architecture, and product design. more

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Book:Ettore Sottsass: A Critical Biography

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