Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in London, London
Polychrome Ceramic tile By Gio Ponti For Richard Ginori Titled "La Bevuta" Marked to the reverse Richard Ginori, Made in Italy Impressed initials RGM Italian 1930s.
Ceramic
Gio Ponti 'Vendemmia' series two tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti two 'Vendemmia' series tiles in frames for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s Fully marked.
Ceramic, Wood
1930s by G. Gariboldi Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Italian Pottery Pair of Tiles
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Pottery tiles with red frame Animal decor painted Excellent condition.
Pottery
$522Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Six Porcelain Coffee Cups by Ginori Doccia Pittoria from the 1940s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milano, MI
The company is known for its high-quality porcelain products, including tableware, home decor, and tile. Ginori 1735 has a long and rich history and its products have been used by ro...
Porcelain
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
"Bellerophon and Pegasus", Art Deco Tile by Ponti for Milan Triennial V in 1933
By Richard Ginori
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Produced to promote the Richard Ginori firm's exhibition at the Milan Triennial V exposition in 1933, this exceedingly rare glazed tile depicts Bellerophon taming the wild Pegasus.
Ceramic
$2,558Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Framed Ceramic Tiles by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of 1930s tiles designed by renowned architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for the prestigious Italian ceramics house Richard Ginori.
Ceramic, Pine, Paint
Large Gio Ponti Polychrome Tile
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Princeton, NJ
Offers welcome! Exquisite tile in rare size by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori.
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Signed Gio Ponti Polychrome Tiles
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Princeton, NJ
Offers welcome! Two framed ceramic tiles, "Il Raccolto" and "Il Trasporto," designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, circa 1930.
Gold Leaf
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori San Cristoforo Ceramic Tile 1930 Signed
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori San Cristoforo ceramic tile 1930, with polychrome decorations depicting flowers pot with insects, Italy.
Ceramic
Coppia Piastrelle Pair of Tiles Giò Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Catania, IT
The subjects depicting moments related to the vintage were conceived by Ponti in 1927 to decorate, "with that witty easy-going spirit that is his own" (Carlo A. Felice, Bacchus and w...
Maiolica
Ceramic Tiles with La Conversazione Classica Designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
La Conversazione Classica designed by Gio Ponti ceramic tiles. New old stock beautiful set of ceramic tiles with a famous design made by Gio Ponti in 1925 for ceramic producer Richar...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiles with "Le Donne Sui Fiori" Designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Ceramic tiles with "Le Donne Sui Fiori" designed by Gio Ponti New Old Stock beautiful set of ceramic tiles with a famous design made by Gio Ponti in 1923 for ceramic producer Richard...
Ceramic
1930's Gio Ponti Tile "The Astronomer" for Richard Ginori
By Richard Ginori
Located in Hanover, MA
Early Gio Ponti tile"The Astronomer" (2142 model, 718T pattern), a ceramic tile made by Richard-Ginori, circa 1930.
Ceramic
1930s Gio Ponti Ceramic Tile for Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in London, London
Ceramic tile By Gio Ponti For Richard Ginori Marked to the reverse Richard Ginori, S Christoforo, Milano Impressed initials RGM Made in Italy, 1930s Can be framed a...
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Ceramic Tile for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti ceramic tile "Il Viandante" for Richard Ginori, San Cristoforo.
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.71 in W 5.71 in D 0.28 in
Gio Ponti complete 'Vendemmia' series tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti complete 'Vendemmia' series tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1930s The four stages of winemaking represented by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori.
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Tile or Ceramic for Richard Ginori, Title "Il Pifferaio"
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very well-known 1920s ceramic tile designed by Gio Ponti, marked in the back in the mold, R G M, for Richard Ginori Milan.
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
“La Canzone” ceramic tile, designed by Giò Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1930s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
“La Canzone” polychrome ceramic tile, designed by Giò Ponti for Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo, Milan 1930s.
Ceramic
Polychrome Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Ceramic tile By Gio Ponti For Richard Ginori Signed on the front Titled "Il Pellegrino Stanco" Marked to the reverse Richard Ginori, S Christoforo, Milano, Made in Ita...
Ceramic
La Casa Degli Efebi Ceramic Tiles Designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Gio Ponti ceramic tiles La Casa Degli Efebi. New Old Stock beautiful set of ceramic tiles with a famous design made by Gio Ponti in 1923 for ceramic producer Richard Ginori.
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiles with La Conversazione Classica Designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
La Conversazione Classica designed by Gio Ponti ceramic tiles. New old stock beautiful set of ceramic tiles with a famous design made by Gio Ponti in 1925 for ceramic producer Richar...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti for Richard-Ginori
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Winnetka, IL
A scarce handcrafted ceramic tile designed by Gio Ponti during his collaboration with the Italian ceramic factory Richard-Ginori (1923-30).
Gio Ponti Polychrome Tile
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Princeton, NJ
Rare, large-scale ceramic tile designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, circa 1930, in a new custom cherry frame.
Ceramic
Framed Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti for Ginori
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Framed ceramic tile, the subject a woman in the countryside, by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italian 1920s.
Ceramic, Wood
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$218
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Spring Collection: Pocket Bluebells, Baroque Still Life, Flower art, Realism
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Spring Collection: Pocket Bluebells is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to...
Canvas, Oil
$40,695 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.31 in
Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece gilt glassware set, France, mid-19th century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
Crystal, Gold
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,075 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$541Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$261Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 5 multicolored Murano glass glasses and gold gilding, made in the 1980s. The gilding has recently been revamped. Ø 8 cm h 19 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass prod...
Gold
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Gio Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism.
Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design.
The questing intelligence Ponti brought to Domus is reflected in his work: as protean as he was prolific, Ponti’s style can’t be pegged to a specific genre.
In the 1920s, as artistic director for the Tuscan porcelain maker Richard Ginori, he fused old and new; his ceramic forms were modern, but decorated with motifs from Roman antiquity. In pre-war Italy, modernist design was encouraged, and after the conflict, Ponti — along with designers such as Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso — found a receptive audience for their novel, idiosyncratic work. Ponti’s typical furniture forms from the period, such as the wedge-shaped Distex chair, are simple, gently angular, and colorful; equally elegant and functional. In the 1960s and ’70s, Ponti’s style evolved again as he explored biomorphic shapes, and embraced the expressive, experimental designs of Ettore Sottsass Jr., Joe Colombo and others.
Ponti's signature furniture piece — the one by which he is represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Germany’s Vitra Design Museum and elsewhere — is the sleek Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina starting in 1957. (The name translates as “superlightweight” — advertisements featured a model lifting it with one finger.)
Ponti had a playful side, best shown in a collaboration he began in the late 1940s with the graphic artist Piero Fornasetti. Ponti furnishings were decorated with bright finishes and Fornasetti's whimsical lithographic transfer prints of things such as butterflies, birds or flowers; the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts possesses a 1950 secretary from their Architetturra series, which feature case pieces covered in images of building interiors and facades. The grandest project Ponti and Fornasetti undertook, however, lies on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean: the interiors of the luxury liner Andrea Doria, which sank in 1956.
Widely praised retrospectives at the Queens Museum of Art in 2001 and at the Design Museum London in 2002 sparked a renewed interest in Ponti among modern design aficionados. (Marco Romanelli’s monograph, which was written for the London show, offers a fine overview of Ponti’s work.) Today, a wide array of Ponti’s designs are snapped up by savvy collectors who want to give their homes a touch of Italian panache and effortless chic.
Find a range of vintage Gio Ponti desks, dining chairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.