Set of two rare building block toy clocks
DesignerEttore Sottsass, Jr.
Yearcirca 1965
Design Museum SectionItalian Design IconsDesigned by ArchitectsDesign for Kids
Categories
Designheroes ID416868
Auction HouseWright
HeadquarterChicago, United States
Availabilitysold
Conditionpre-owned/vintage
Sale nameEssential Design
Sale LocationChicago, United States
Sale dateMar 12, 2026
Lot Number255
Estimate$1,000–1,500
Price realized1'143 USD
Set of two rare building block toy clocks
Ettore Sottsass
Italy, circa 1965
dyed wood, gold leaf, stainless steel, plastic
6½ h × 5½ w × 2 d in (17 × 14 × 5 cm)
Literature
"Rare Gems from Ettore Sottsass", Kurutz, New York Times, 12 December 2013, pg. 3
"The Professor Poines on the Idea that Design is a Way of Discussing Life", Skov Holt, Design Disciplines, History that Matters, 27 July 2014 unpaginated
ObjectSet of two rare building block toy clocks
DesignerEttore Sottsass, Jr.
Yearcirca 1965
Design Museum SectionItalian Design IconsDesigned by ArchitectsDesign for Kids
Categories
Designheroes ID416868
Auction HouseWright
HeadquarterChicago, United States
Availabilitysold
Conditionpre-owned/vintage
Sale nameEssential Design
Sale LocationChicago, United States
Sale dateMar 12, 2026
Lot Number255
Estimate$1,000–1,500
Price realized1'143 USD
