MARCO ZANINI Flavia Bitossi MEMPHIS Teapot 1980s Sottsass era

Description

"Hollywood Collection" teapot
Designed by Marco Zanini, c. 1985
Manufactured by Flavia / Bitossi
9.5” wide / 6" high approx.
Black body, blue handle, white stopper
Maker and designer marks on underside
Excellent vintage condition
US Sipping:
Marco Zanini studied architecture, graduating from the University of Florence in 1976 and completed his studies in the United States. In 1977 he began collaborating with Ettore Sottsass in Milan. Zanini was one of the co-founders of Memphis in 1981, and designed works for all the collections. He designs ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and blown-glass objects. Founder together with Sottsass of Sottsass Associati, he is the Design Manager for many projects: office furniture for well-known brands, residential interiors, showroom interiors, exhibition design, street furniture and industrial products for a wide range of clients in Italy and abroad. He works as architect and designer in Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia, Chile, and Spain. His works are to be found in numerous museums and private collections.