20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here he began the period of most intense and fruitful activity in both architecture and design, abandoning the frequent references to the neoclassical past and focusing on more innov...
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti Attributed Ottoman, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
This item was sold by Phillips as a Gio Ponti piece as the "'Distex' armchair, model no. 807, and rare footstool".
Brass
Gio Ponti Distex Lounge Chair Edition Cassina 1953
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair mounted on round, tapering beech legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered in copper colored silk blend fabric. Model 807. Manufactured by Cassina 1953. ...
Wood, Silk
Gio Ponti Distex Armchair, Original
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: ‘Distex’ armchair (model #807 ) Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: Cassina Demensions: 32” height x 22.25 width x 42” deep Material: walnut legs and original upholstery ( ...
Walnut
Distex Upholstered and Walnut Armchair Model 807 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montreal, QC
Distex upholstered and walnut armchair model 807 by Gio Ponti Reference: Linea e comfort', Domus , no. 289, December 1953, p. 53; no. 293, April 1954, front cover; no. 308, July...
Walnut
Armchair '807 Distex' Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair model 807 from the Cassina catalog in the closed-sided version called Distex. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1953 and presented at the 10th Milan Triennale in 1954. With authentic...
Fabric, Wood
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H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 40.16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs Distex 807 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Bouclè wool armchairs, Distex 807 armchairs by Gio Ponti. Completely restored and upholstered in Bouclè fabric
Bouclé, Beech
Sold
H 29.73 in W 66.93 in D 29.73 in
Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, RIMA
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
He collaborated with renowned manufacturers such as Cassina, producing iconic pieces like the Superleggera chair and the Distex armchair. His designs exhibit clean lines, organic for...
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 30 in D 41 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina Rare Pair of Distex Lounge Chairs Model 807 in Wool Velvet
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Fully restored and newly reupholstered in a luxurious Holland & Sherry Rambouillet Platinum or pale gray wool velvet mohair. The Distex model armchair with its beautiful ergonomic d...
Mohair, Walnut
Sold
H 40.75 in W 27.76 in D 29.93 in
Easychair in the Style of Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco dei Principei Sorrento
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Ponti`s naval furnishings are particularly interesting (Conte Grande, Andrea Doria, Giulio Cesare) During the 1950`s his work became even more innovative, examples include the so-cal...
Easychair Designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1958
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, London
In 1953 he launched the series `P` sanitaryware for Ideal Standard and the angular `Distex` armchair for Cassina. 1957 saw the design of the SuperLeggera chair for Cassina, a lighter...
Wood, Fabric
Armchair by Gio Ponti From Hotel Parco Dei Principe
Located in London, London
Ponti`s naval furnishings are particularly interesting (Conte Grande, Andrea Doria, Giulio Cesare) During the 1950`s his work became even more innovative, examples include the so-cal...
Birchwood Easy Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1958
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, London
Ponti`s naval furnishings are particularly interesting (Conte Grande, Andrea Doria, Giulio Cesare) During the 1950`s his work became even more innovative, examples include the so-cal...
Birch, Upholstery
Two Seat Sofa by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, London
During the 1950`s his work became even more innovative, examples include the so-called `typical solutions`, the `organized walls`, the `furnished windows`, the `instrumental headboar...
PVC, Wood
Gio Ponti Pair of Distex Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare to find iconic pair of Distex armchairs. The armchairs are covered with an original fabric that needs to be changed.
Fabric, Wood
Armchair Distex Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Verona, IT
Armchair mod 807 Distex, wooden feet covered in black leather and white.
$6,628 / set
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in L 35.83 in
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A luxurious pair of Art Deco armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, originally designed for the prestigious Hotel Bristol Merano in Italy. The armchairs feature low, sculptural armrest...
Brass
$5,942
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The armchair was reupholstered an...
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Armchair by Gio Ponti Model 803 New upholstery Stained beech legs Made by Cassina Retailed by Illums Bolihus (label attached) Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric with...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Beige Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini, Wingback Armchair Model 877, Cassina 1959
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Wood
$6,628
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Armchair Gio Ponti designer attributed, by Figli di Amedeo Cassina , with original velvet upholstery still usable. Measures cm: H 40/73, W 75, D 70. Whose chair was this? Fr...
Velvet, Wood
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy in 1954. The model was numbered 803 and is one of the most iconic and recognizable Ponti designs produced ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 1950s Armchair in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian 1950s armchair in style of Gio Ponti.
Fabric, Walnut
Gio Ponti style armchair 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gio Ponti style armchair, Italian design from the 60s. Fully restored fabric and high-end finishes. Italy circa 1960. Height 88 cm - 34,65 " Depth 90 cm - 35,43 " Width 88 cm - 34,65 "
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century "Model 803" Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a "Model 803" armchair by Gio Ponti produced by Cassina, circa 1950s. This stunning design by Ponti is appreciated for its angular lines, subtle curves and tapered legs. Th...
Fabric, Wood
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Boucher Édition
By Gio Ponti, Boucher & Co
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare fauteuils par Gio Ponti pour Boucher et Fils, Cet éditeur distribua quelques modèles de Ponti en France.
Fabric, Ash
$9,714 / item
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian design, the armchair-sofa lady stands out for its extrao...
Metal
$4,045
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959 Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...
Fabric, Wood
$9,142 / item
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.16 in
Marco Zanuso Antropus Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1949, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Antropus was created at the end of the 1940s when Marco Zanuso was commissioned t...
Fabric
$1,482
H 34 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti in the style of. A 1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair with roll-over flat armrests a steel frame with its original red upholstery which is in very good condition.
Steel
Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
This armchair, designed by Gio Ponti, is made out of solid oak, beige cover and cushion renewed Dimension: H 88 cm, W 53 cm, D 52 cm, SH 48 cm Design Gio Ponti, 1950. Manufacturer ...
Oak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$14,500 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 43.31 in
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
Velvet
$24,857Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
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