It is important to realize that whatever we do or design has iconographic references, it comes from somewhere; any form is always metaphorical, never totally metaphysical; it is never a 'destiny' but always a fact with some kind of historical… — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
When I began designing machines I also began to think that these objects, which sit next to each other and around people, can influence… — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
It is important to realize that whatever we do or design has iconographic references, it comes from somewhere; any form is always metaphorical, never… — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
...there is no doubt something will be done sooner or later to enable us to put on a house every day, just as we… — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
Decoration can be a state of mind, an unusual perception, a ritual whisper. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
If you think you're meeting your destiny on the other side of a door you may not be interested in its design. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
I make no special difference between architecture and design, they are two different stages of invention. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
I try and be as stupid as possible regarding my profession, which means I try to look at as few design magazines as possible. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
A chair must be really important as an object, because my mother always told me to offer my chair to a lady — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
My furniture is an exercise in architecture or architectural mood. — Ettore Sottsass Copy Share Image
