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699 Superleggera

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” dining chair for Cassina, ash, rope, Italy, 1957 In 1957 the Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 6
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 6

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 6

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, set of six. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of two In 1957

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of four. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 12
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 12

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 12

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash and Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of twelve

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 14
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 14

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 14

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash and Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of fourteen

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black

Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black

$29,443 / set

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in black Manufactured since 1957, the Superleggera

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash
Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash

Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash

$2,948 / item

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina. Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.
Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.

Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.

By Gio Ponti

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Figli Di Amadeo Cassina. Made of solid ash

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s
Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s

Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Renens, CH

The “699 Superleggera” chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Ash

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

$2,778 / item

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

$4,280 / item

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10

$21,500 / set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

natural rope. As the precursor to the iconic 699 "Superleggera," the "Leggera" is distinguished by its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12

$25,800 / set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

natural rope. As the precursor to the iconic 699 "Superleggera," the "Leggera" is distinguished by its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

natural rope. As the precursor to the iconic 699 "Superleggera," the "Leggera" is distinguished by its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$2,554 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$2,554 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$2,554 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$2,368 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$2,557 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

$3,488 / item

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

to the more slender and equally unmistakable 699 Superleggera chair. STRUCTURE Structure in solid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.
Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.

Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Ravenna, IT

Sedia Superleggera 699 disegnata da Gio Ponti nel 1957 e prodotta da Cassina. La sua struttura in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Soriana 2 seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s, 70s
Soriana 2 seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s, 70s

Soriana 2 seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s, 70s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Padova, IT

company's best-known products took shape during this period: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Cassina coffee table in Teak wood with Bronzed Smoked Glass
1970s Cassina coffee table in Teak wood with Bronzed Smoked Glass

1970s Cassina coffee table in Teak wood with Bronzed Smoked Glass

By Cassina

Located in Vigonza, Padua

products took shape: the 646 chair and the 699 chair, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Set of 3 wooden coffee tables 777 model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s
Set of 3 wooden coffee tables 777 model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s

Set of 3 wooden coffee tables 777 model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Padova, IT

: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Gio Ponti attributed in Walnut , Glass Top
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Gio Ponti attributed in Walnut , Glass Top

1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Gio Ponti attributed in Walnut , Glass Top

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

shape: the 646 chair and the 699 chair, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti. Among

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet

Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

some of the company's best-known products took shape: the 646 chair and the 699 chair, known as the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carimate armchair 930 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1963
Carimate armchair 930 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1963

Carimate armchair 930 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1963

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Padova, IT

chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti. In 1963 Vico Magistretti joins the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Set of nine Vintage Italian Leggera Blue Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Set of nine Vintage Italian Leggera Blue Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Set of nine Vintage Italian Leggera Blue Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

remains more sturdy and a little heavier than its more famous sibling, the 699 "Superleggera", which is so

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

14 Gio Ponti Dining Chairs, Wood And Blue Leather, Italian Collectible Furniture
14 Gio Ponti Dining Chairs, Wood And Blue Leather, Italian Collectible Furniture

14 Gio Ponti Dining Chairs, Wood And Blue Leather, Italian Collectible Furniture

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

remains more sturdy and a little heavier than its more famous sibling, the 699 “Superleggera”, which is so

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Eight Italian Midcentury Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Set of Eight Italian Midcentury Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Set of Eight Italian Midcentury Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

little heavier than its more famous sibling, the 699 "Superleggera", which is so light you're almost

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Vintage Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti
Set of Four Vintage Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti

Set of Four Vintage Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti

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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in

Set of Four Vintage Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti

Located in Lausanne, Vaud

These iconic chairs are the model 699 or Superleggera designed by Gio Ponti in 1951 and produced by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 "Superleggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 699 "Superleggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 699 "Superleggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 8

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 "Superleggera" dining chairs for Cassina, 1957, set of 8 In 1957 the Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Rare Set of Ten No. 699 Superleggera Dining Chairs
Rare Set of Ten No. 699 Superleggera Dining Chairs

Rare Set of Ten No. 699 Superleggera Dining Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Munich, DE

designed in 1951 and made by cassina. early edition in good condition.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s
Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s

Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Chair, enameled wood, "Cane d'India" seat. Good conditions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s
Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s

Chair '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Enameled wood chair, "Cane d'India" seat not original to the period.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60
Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60

Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gruppo di 6 sedie in legno smaltato, seduta in "Canna d'India" originale del periodo. Buone condizioni

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60-70
Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60-70

Sei Sedie '699 Superleggera' di Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60-70

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

Gruppo di sedie da pranzo con struttura in legno smaltato nero, seduta rinnovata con tessuto nei toni del bianco.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Group of four chairs '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina Anni 60s
Group of four chairs '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina Anni 60s

Group of four chairs '699 Superleggera' by Gio Ponti for Cassina Anni 60s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Group of four chairs with enameled wood frame, seat in "India Cane."

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set Of Eight 699 "Superleggera" Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti for Amedeo Cassina.
Set Of Eight 699 "Superleggera" Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti for Amedeo Cassina.

Set Of Eight 699 "Superleggera" Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti for Amedeo Cassina.

By Gio Ponti

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of eight chairs mod. Superleggera designed by Gio Ponti for Figli Di Amadeo Cassina. Made of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Mid-Century "Superleggera" Chair Mod. "699" by Giò Ponti Set of 6 Italy 50s
Mid-Century "Superleggera" Chair Mod. "699" by Giò Ponti Set of 6 Italy 50s

Mid-Century "Superleggera" Chair Mod. "699" by Giò Ponti Set of 6 Italy 50s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Palermo, IT

Rare and prestigious set of six chairs model "699 Superleggera" by Giò Ponti for Cassina. Geometric

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Chairs by Cassina in Italy
Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Chairs by Cassina in Italy

Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Chairs by Cassina in Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare set of ten chairs model 699 / Superleggera designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Cassina in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s

Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

The "699 Superleggera" chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Chairs " Superleggera " in wood by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy 1957.
Chairs " Superleggera " in wood by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy 1957.

Chairs " Superleggera " in wood by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy 1957.

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Set of 10 chairs model “ Superleggera ” reference: 699 in Black stained ashwood frame with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957

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H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's collection since 1957

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Set of 4 Chairs, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Set of 4 Chairs, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

Set of 4 Chairs, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

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H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in

Set of 4 Chairs, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

again, the seat is in its original state, which is in good condition, only there are some stains The 699

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

, the Leggera remains more sturdy and a little heavier than its more famous sibling, the 699

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Leggera 646 chairs by Cassina Italy 1957
Gio Ponti Leggera 646 chairs by Cassina Italy 1957

Gio Ponti Leggera 646 chairs by Cassina Italy 1957

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H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in

Gio Ponti Leggera 646 chairs by Cassina Italy 1957

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Italy in 1957, is a remarkable find. The 646 Leggera is an earlier iteration than the famed 699

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Ash

Vintage Italian Cassina Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Side Chair
Vintage Italian Cassina Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Side Chair

Vintage Italian Cassina Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Side Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

Model 699 chair Superleggera, designed by Gio Ponti. This chair has a very early Cassina tag.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Set of 4 Superleggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Cassina 1960
Set of 4 Superleggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Cassina 1960

Set of 4 Superleggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Cassina 1960

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Renens, CH

These iconic chairs are the model 699 or Superleggera designed by Gio Ponti in 1951. The woods

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Ash

Gio Ponti Set of Four Superleggera Dining Chairs in Ashwood Cassina 1957 Italy
Gio Ponti Set of Four Superleggera Dining Chairs in Ashwood Cassina 1957 Italy

Gio Ponti Set of Four Superleggera Dining Chairs in Ashwood Cassina 1957 Italy

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Cascina, Pisa

icon and masterpiece of modernity and extreme artisanal elegance. The iconic Superleggera or 699

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Straw

Sesann mirrored and steel chromed coffee table by G.Franco Frattini for Cassina
Sesann mirrored and steel chromed coffee table by G.Franco Frattini for Cassina

Sesann mirrored and steel chromed coffee table by G.Franco Frattini for Cassina

By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Padova, IT

: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Cassina, Italy, 1952
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Cassina, Italy, 1952

Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Cassina, Italy, 1952

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H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in

Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Cassina, Italy, 1952

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

"Superleggera" (model 699), it is a light but solid and sturdy chair. This chair was used in many of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Chromed  and mirrored Coffee Table Sesann Model by G Frattini for Cassina
Chromed  and mirrored Coffee Table Sesann Model by G Frattini for Cassina

Chromed  and mirrored Coffee Table Sesann Model by G Frattini for Cassina

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Padova, IT

: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy

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Located in Padova, IT

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Pair of Carlotta lounge chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 70’s

Pair of Carlotta lounge chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 70’s

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Located in Padova, IT

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Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s

Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s

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Located in Padova, IT

this period: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti. In

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Early Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chair by Cassina
Early Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chair by Cassina

Early Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chair by Cassina

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Early Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

Incredibly lightweight and elegant, this innovative chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 for Cassina. The chair is in excellent vintage condition and marked with early Cassina lab...

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Seventeen Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chairs by Cassina
Seventeen Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chairs by Cassina

Seventeen Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chairs by Cassina

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Seventeen Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chairs by Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

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Set of Six Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera Chairs by Cassina
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Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 9 "Superleggera" Black Chairs, Italy 1960s
Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 9 "Superleggera" Black Chairs, Italy 1960s

Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 9 "Superleggera" Black Chairs, Italy 1960s

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Studio Tecnico Cassina Modernist Wingback Armchair with Metal Feet, Italy, 1950s
Studio Tecnico Cassina Modernist Wingback Armchair with Metal Feet, Italy, 1950s

Studio Tecnico Cassina Modernist Wingback Armchair with Metal Feet, Italy, 1950s

By Cassina, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

resulted in many notable furniture designs, including the 646 Leggera Chair, the 699 Superleggera Chair

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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sedia superleggera Mod. 699 , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale anni 70
sedia superleggera Mod. 699 , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale anni 70

sedia superleggera Mod. 699 , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale anni 70

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sedia "superleggera", di colore nero , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale degli anni 70

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of Six Italian "Superleggera" Dining Chairs

Set of Six Italian "Superleggera" Dining Chairs

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Set of Six Italian "Superleggera" Dining Chairs

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Located in Dronten, NL

Six steel "Superleggera" dining chairs, resembling the (Superleggera) model 699 chairs by Gio Ponti

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Gio Ponti Set of Three Superleggera Chairs in Ashwood by Cassina 1957 Italy
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By Cassina, Gio Ponti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of 4 Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs by Cassina, Italy, 1952

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. The Leggera was a predecessor of the "Superleggera" (model 699), it is a light but solid and sturdy

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy

Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy

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and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti.  

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Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Ash Wood 699 Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti

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We are delighted to offer this stunning historical set of six 699 Ash Wood Superleggera chairs with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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699 Superleggera For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 699 superleggera available at 1stDibs. Each 699 superleggera for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and velvet. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage 699 superleggera you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 699 superleggera, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 699 superleggera bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 699 Superleggera?

Prices for a 699 superleggera start at $1,614 and top out at $27,044 with the average selling for $6,612.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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