Ettore Sottsass

Italian architect and designer (1917–2007).

Born September 14th, 1917 in Innsbruck. [ref]

Died December 31st, 2007 at 90 years old in Milan (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
architect, businessperson, designer, industrial designer, jewelry designer, painter, photographer
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