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Gio Ponti 811

Pair of Armchairs mod 811 by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957
Pair of Armchairs mod 811 by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957

Pair of Armchairs mod 811 by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957

$56,023 / set

H 34.26 in W 27.76 in D 39.38 in

Pair of Armchairs mod 811 by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Armchairs mod 811 by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is designed by Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Wood

Modello 811 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Modello 811 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

Modello 811 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare Modello 811 armchair designed by Gio Ponti circa 1957 for Cassina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957

Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rubber, Walnut

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut

$52,000

H 34.26 in W 27.76 in D 39.38 in

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model 811 is designed by G...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kent Loveseat Handmade in Great Britain Client own Fabric option
Kent Loveseat Handmade in Great Britain Client own Fabric option

Kent Loveseat Handmade in Great Britain Client own Fabric option

$6,302 / item

H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 37.01 in

Kent Loveseat Handmade in Great Britain Client own Fabric option

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, including the angular lines of Gio Ponti's renowned 811 chair and the uphols...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Kent Armchair Designed by Master for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet
Kent Armchair Designed by Master for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet

Kent Armchair Designed by Master for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, including the angular lines of Gio Ponti's renowned 811 chair and the uphols...

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Kent Armchair Handmade in Great Britain Client own fabric option
Kent Armchair Handmade in Great Britain Client own fabric option

Kent Armchair Handmade in Great Britain Client own fabric option

$4,610 / item

H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 37.01 in

Kent Armchair Handmade in Great Britain Client own fabric option

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, including the angular lines of Gio Ponti's renowned 811 chair and the uphols...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Armchairs

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Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet
Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet

Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, including the angular lines of Gio Ponti's renowned 811 chair and the uphols...

Category

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Gio Ponti “Model 811” Lounge Chairs In Stained Walnut And Upholstered In Kvadrat
Gio Ponti “Model 811” Lounge Chairs In Stained Walnut And Upholstered In Kvadrat

Gio Ponti “Model 811” Lounge Chairs In Stained Walnut And Upholstered In Kvadrat

By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Hellouw, NL

The legendary Gio Ponti. This fundamentally innovative architect has a long list of trades to his name; industrial designer, artist, teacher, writer, publisher and of course furnitur...

Category

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Italian Rocking Chair designed by Studio Tecnico Cassina, Milano, 1955
Italian Rocking Chair designed by Studio Tecnico Cassina, Milano, 1955

Italian Rocking Chair designed by Studio Tecnico Cassina, Milano, 1955

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

This rocking chair is one of the few manufactured by Cassina. In the style of the Gio Ponti Lounge chair mod.811, it is sometimes attributed to his hand.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Walnut

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Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.

Questions About Gio Ponti 811
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Gio Ponti was famous for his work as an architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor. He 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. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gio Ponti furniture.