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“Rocchetto” vase – Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi – Italy, circa 1980 (Hollywood Series)

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Rare pair of "Rocchetto" vases designed by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Ceramiche, from the famous Hollywood Series. These iconic pieces of Italian postmodern design embody Sottsass's characteristic graphic codes: architectural forms, sculptural proportions, and a play of contrasts between geometry and decoration. The Rocchetto model, originally designed in the 1950s but produced by Bitossi from the 1980s onward, has become a sought-after icon of Italian design. Each vase features a slender cylindrical shape with a narrow neck, typical of the "spool" silhouette, and a hand-painted black and white geometric pattern, accentuating their sculptural and graphic presence. The pair is offered in mint condition, preserved in their original boxes, which is particularly rare for this type of production. The pieces are signed and retain their original integrity. A highly decorative and collectible object, this pair fits perfectly into a modernist, postmodern, or eclectic interior, and is an essential reference point in Ettore Sottsass's work for Bitossi. Features: • Model: Rocchetto (Hollywood Series) • Designer: Ettore Sottsass • Manufacturer: Bitossi Ceramiche • Year of creation: 1959 (Bitossi edition circa 1980) • Origin: Italy • Material: Glazed ceramic • Decoration: Black and white, hand-painted geometric patterns • Dimensions: H 45 cm / Ø 15 cm approx. (each vase) • Condition: New, complete with original boxes • For sale: Pair of vases Keywords: Ettore Sottsass, Rocchetto, Bitossi, Hollywood Series, Memphis, postmodern design, Italian ceramics, 1980s design, black & white ceramics, collectible, vintage design, Italy, modernist decor
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ConditionExcellentColorsWhite, BlackMaterialCeramicNumber of items2Height45 cmWidth15 cm

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