Configuration #62: nomo Meets Sottsass – A Room Divider as a Statement
nomo usually stands for subtlety and restraint. But nomo can also be bold and expressive. A monochrome homage to Ettore Sottsass. With this configuration, nomo demonstrates the radical simplicity and expressive power of monochrome design — inspired by Sottsass, the master of colorful architecture and functional sculpture. Like Sottsass’ iconic furniture pieces such as the “Carlton” room divider, nomo combines structure with poetry: a modular shelving system that divides spaces without separating them.
Why Sottsass?
Ettore Sottsass’ work shows how color and form can shape spaces. nomo brings this principle into the present:
Sculptural Presence:
The square rods and connection nodes of nomo echo Sottsass’ geometric playfulness — but instead of rigid forms, the system allows individual customization in height, width, and materials.
Functional Art:
Like Sottsass’ designs, nomo is both useful and expressive — whether as a room divider in a coworking space, a presentation wall in a museum, or a wardrobe in a foyer.
Applications: Sottsass’ Legacy in Everyday Spaces
Office & Coworking: A room divider structures work areas — flexible and full of character.
Shops & Foyers: Sottsass’ playful color-blocking approach can be reinterpreted with nomo: contrasting infills (glass/metal/wood) in a single color create eye-catching focal points for products or reception areas.
Culture & Exhibition: Museums use monochrome nomo systems to showcase artworks — much like Sottsass’ display cases, this can also be realized in a geometrically playful way.
Your Sottsass Moment with nomo
Choose your color: From Sottsass’ bold hues to muted earth tones — nomo offers a range of RAL colors on request for individual accents.
Mix materials: Combine metal (industrial) with wood (organic) or glass (transparent).
Expand and adapt: Thanks to the modular system, room dividers can be reconfigured at any time — perfect for changing exhibitions or growing teams.
Why nomo?
Design icon meets modularity: Sottsass’ expressive style combined with the flexibility of nomo.
Sustainability: Durable materials and reusable modules.
Made in Germany: Precision and quality for long-lasting spatial solutions.