Matteo Thun b. 1952
Matteo Thun is a designer and architect, known as one of the co-founders of the influential Memphis group. Born in Bolzano, Italy in 1952, Thun studied architecture at the University of Florence and upon moving to Milan in 1978 he met Ettore Sottsass. Though only part of Memphis for a short time, he made a lasting impact with his distinctive ceramics, accessories and lighting fixtures, notable for their Industrial Age-inspired forms, stylish colors and refined but playful presence. In 1984, he left Sottsass Associati to establish his own studio and also serve as the Creative Director of Swatch, a position he held from 1990 to 1993. He has been awarded the Compasso d’Oro three times, the Green Good Design Award in 2011 and the resorts he has designed are world-renowned for their holistic approach to sustainability, wellness and sensitivity to space and natural surroundings. Thun currently heads Matteo Thun & Partners, which has offices in Milan and Shanghai and practices “Zero Design” or “no design” to create designs and interiors that are simple, refined, durable and timeless.
Auction Results Matteo Thun
Matteo Thun
Pinguino I teapot
estimate: $3,000–4,000
result: $3,900
Matteo Thun
Lesbia Oceanica teapot from the Rara Avis collection
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,900
Matteo Thun
collection of eight vessels
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,750
Matteo Thun
Gallus Italicus teapot from the Rara Avis collection
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,675
Matteo Thun
Corvus Corax teapot from the Rara Avis collection
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,675
Matteo Thun
Columbina Descendens teapot from Rara Avis collection
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,675
Matteo Thun
Tripalle fruit bowl
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,600
Matteo Thun
Santa Fe ceiling lamps, pair
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $3,500
Matteo Thun
Madia cabinet
estimate: $4,000–5,000
result: $2,400
Matteo Thun
Santa Fe light fixture
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $2,160
Matteo Thun
Kariba fruit bowl
estimate: $300–500
result: $1,500
Matteo Thun
Santa Fe light fixture
estimate: $700–900
result: $1,430
Matteo Thun
Pao wall sconces, pair
estimate: $300–500
result: $1,250
Matteo Thun
Corvus Corax teapot
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $1,250
Matteo Thun
Nefertiti teapot
estimate: $700–900
result: $1,063
Matteo Thun
table lamp
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $938
Matteo Thun
Api ashtray
estimate: $300–500
result: $875
Matteo Thun
Santa Ana ceiling lamp
estimate: $700–900
result: $875
Matteo Thun
Tuja vase
estimate: $600–800
result: $750
Matteo Thun
Santa Monica light fixture
estimate: $700–900
result: $750
Matteo Thun
table accessories
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $625
Matteo Thun
vase
estimate: $700–900
result: $625
Matteo Thun
teapot
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $563
Matteo Thun
Nefertiti sugarbowl
estimate: $500–700
result: $375