Poltronova - Ettore Sottsass - Coffee Table - Rocchetto - American Walnut

Pop Icon: 'Rocchetto' Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova

We are offering at auction an authentic gem of 1960s radical design: the Rocchetto coffee table, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1967. This piece, in its most proportioned and versatile variant, perfectly embodies Sottsass's playful approach, capable of transforming a piece of furniture into a domestic totem charged with energy.

Design and History: The Totemic Archetype
The Rocchetto was born from Sottsass's desire to break away from the rigidity of traditional design through the use of primary geometric forms:
The Form: The structure recalls the shape of a thread spool, a common object elevated here to an architectural symbol.
Sculptural Versatility: In this size (45x45 cm), the Rocchetto lends itself to multiple uses: perfect as a side table for a sophisticated living room or as a pedestal to enhance other art objects.
Pre-Memphis Language: This project for Poltronova anticipates the expressive freedom of the 1980s, where furniture stopped being merely functional to become a communicative, joyful, and profoundly modern object.

Lot Condition: Charm and Integrity
The coffee table is in excellent used condition, preserving its original impact:
Surface: The finish retains its brilliance. It shows a slight and noble patina of time, confirming its age and authenticity, with no structural defects or deep scratches, only minor signs of use.
Structure: Extremely solid and stable. The orange base ring shows a slight crack that was intentionally not restored to attest to the piece's authenticity.