{"product_id":"red-lacquer-pedestal-bowl-by-ettore-sottsass-for-marutomi-japan-1980s","title":"Red Lacquer Pedestal Bowl by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi, Japan, 1980s","description":"A rare lacquer pedestal bowl designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi, Japan, during the 1980s. This exceptional object stems from the celebrated collaboration between the founder of the Memphis Group and the renowned Japanese lacquerware manufacturer, bringing together Sottsass's unmistakable Postmodern design language with the centuries-old craftsmanship of Japanese lacquer artisans. The bowl's bold architectural silhouette features a wide, generous rim that tapers elegantly towards a raised pedestal base, all finished in a rich, saturated deep red lacquer. Deceptively simple yet visually powerful, the sculptural form embodies Sottsass's enduring exploration of colour, proportion and cultural dialogue beyond the Memphis movement. The underside bears the embossed Marutomi maker's mark, confirming its authenticity. A small lacquer chip to the upper rim, fully documented in the photographs, is the only notable sign of age; otherwise, the vivid lacquer surface remains beautifully preserved. A highly collectible piece that appeals to admirers of Memphis, Postmodern, Japanese craftsmanship and late twentieth-century Italian design.","brand":"MaxsVintageArt","offers":[{"title":"Product","offer_id":53962708451644,"sku":"DE_11397","price":438.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/9390\/5980\/files\/red_lacquer_pedestal_bowl_by_ettore_sottsass_for_marutomi_japan_1980s_first.png?v=1785859195","url":"https:\/\/curiouz.com\/products\/red-lacquer-pedestal-bowl-by-ettore-sottsass-for-marutomi-japan-1980s","provider":"Curiouz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}