When I began designing machines I also began to think that these objects, which sit next to each other and around people, can influence not only physical conditions but also emotions. They can touch the nerves, the blood, the muscles,… — 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
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
