Italian Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan & Burnished Brass Dome Pendant, c. 1960 Ettore Sottsass Some markings to lead

Some markings to lead

expressive impasto that blurs the lines between representation and pure abstraction

Born in Saint-Marcellin

some of them recently shown at an exhibit in San Antonio

his work is inevitably and profoundly personal

Italian Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan & Burnished Brass Dome Pendant, c. 1960 Ettore Sottsass Some markings to lead12H x 17 W x 18D Chain Length: 71" This sculptural Italian pendant is a masterful exploration of organic texture and mid century geometric precision. Defined by its expansive dome silhouette, the fixture is meticulously hand constructed from tightly coiled pencil reed rattan, which has mellowed over decades into a deep, honeyed amber patina. The rhythmic, horizontal linearity of the reed creates a compelling tactile presence, diffusing light to cast a