Sottsass, Ettore. Optos lighting system, 1994. Glass, 2 5/8 × 10" (6.7 × 25.4 cm) (diameter). Gift of the manufacturer, 385.2017. (Photo: MoMA)

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Optos lighting system

1994

Ettore Sottsass

Italian, born Austria. 1917–2007

Architecture & Design

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Maker/Artist: Sottsass, Ettore
Classification: Design
Formatted Medium: Glass
Medium: glass
Dimensions: 2 5/8 × 10" (6.7 × 25.4 cm) (diameter)
Departments: Architecture & Design
Accession Number: 385.2017
Credit Line: Gift of the manufacturer

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