Ettore and Ettorino by Pianca
Pianca Ettore and Ettorino are tables by Calvi Brambilla. Ettore pays tribute to Ettore Sottsass and his approach to design, moving beyond traditional aesthetic rules into emotional, social, and aesthetic experimentation. The table combines three primary geometric elements in an ironic way, with a central leg that tapers at the base to create a lighter look and an effect that suggests it does not touch the ground.
A shiny metal plate at the base reflects the leg and creates the impression that the table is suspended and precariously balanced. Calvi Brambilla also drew inspiration from the roly-poly toy and paired that idea with Pianca’s pared-back language and materials and finishes. Ettore table design by Calvi Brambilla won the Good Design Award 2017.
