The Ettore door stop combines functional design with sculptural character, cast in solid iron as a mule figure representing the Magis brand emblem. Designed by Konstantin Grcic to mark Magis' 40th anniversary, the piece originated as a sketch developed alongside the Brut cast iron furniture collection before being realised as a three-dimensional figure. Its cast iron construction provides the substantial weight needed to hold doors securely, while the detailed moulding captures a playful yet determined character. The figure is finished in black, consistent with the raw, industrial aesthetic of cast iron.
Tasked by Eugenio Perazza, founder and head of Magis, to draw a mule — the company's emblem — Konstantin Grcic created 'Ettore', a character that embodies the hard working and tireless spirit of the group it represents. Created specifically for Magis' 40th anniversary, the drawing was created as Grcic worked on the brand's 'Brut' cast iron furniture collection, and the sketch was subsequently brought to life as a cast iron figure. Strong and determined yet playful and lovable, 'Ettore' is Magis at its core.
