What was Gio Ponti famous for?

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.

Gio Ponti Murano

Venini Tumblers

Mid Century Modern Tumbler

Polish Bentwood

Venini A Canne

Paolo Venini Art Glass

Murano Glass Chandeliers Blue And Green

Murano Canne

Murano Glass Bottles With Stoppers

Barovier Large Triple Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

$1,478

Barovier Large Triple Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

By Barovier, (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and unique large table lamp fully made of Murano mouth-blown “rostrato” glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Murano glass and brass Sconces by Tomas Buzzi (attr) Italy 1930s

$3,069 / set

Pair of Murano glass and brass Sconces by Tomas Buzzi (attr) Italy 1930s

By Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare pair of small Art Deco wall lights in Murano glass, from an important villa in Venice, attributable to the Italian designer and architect Tomaso Buzzi

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Large Lamp in Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass & Pink Shade, Italy, 1940

$1,364

Barovier Large Lamp in Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass & Pink Shade, Italy, 1940

By (After) Gio Ponti, Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular and unique large table lamp in mouth-blown “rostrato” Murano glass and brass and completed by a light pink cotton lampshade. This gorgeous lamp was designed by Ercole Bar...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Vase in Glass of Murano of the 60s Blue & Red in Style of Gio Ponti G221

$1,364

Italian Vase in Glass of Murano of the 60s Blue & Red in Style of Gio Ponti G221

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very nice vase in blown glass from Murano in the 60s. Handmade (trace of the pontil under the vase) with very beautiful blue and red colors that intermingle to give a geometric and v...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Small Iridescent & Crimson Murano Glass 4-light Chandelier by Seguso, 1940-50s

$3,410

Small Iridescent & Crimson Murano Glass 4-light Chandelier by Seguso, 1940-50s

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso, Gio Ponti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This beatiful and elegant 4-light small chandelier was made in Murano, Italy, around the 1950s. It is handcrafted of glass in a transparent, crimson and iridescent color. The transp...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Colorful Glass Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, Mid-20th Century

$17,500

Colorful Glass Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Glass chandelier composed of colorful glass elements with six chandelier arms in soft pastel tones. Please note: We assume no liability or warranty for the electrical components.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans Kogl Style Golden Florentiner Murano Table Light Sconces, Italy, 1970s

$818Sale Price|20% Off

Hans Kogl Style Golden Florentiner Murano Table Light Sconces, Italy, 1970s

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti, Hans Kögl

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light with murano glass shade Origin: Italy Age: 1970s. This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s . It is made from solid met...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

$363 / item

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Barovier Attributed Murano / Venetian Art Glass Pedestal Candlestick

$595

Vintage Barovier Attributed Murano / Venetian Art Glass Pedestal Candlestick

By Salviati, Barovier, Gio Ponti, Venini, Fratelli Toso

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Italian art glass candlestick. Attributed to Barovier. In clear glass with gold foil with a flower-shaped candle cup supported by a pedestal with two tessuto black &...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

$363 / item

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

By Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Ercole Barovier, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This was used by the greatest glass designer. Gio Ponti did the straight canes "a canne" at Venini, Ercole Barovier worked on patching triangular pieces in the "Tessere" and Fulvio B...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pendant lamp attributed to Venini Cenedese multicolor reeds

$2,774Sale Price|36% Off

Pendant lamp attributed to Venini Cenedese multicolor reeds

By Gio Ponti, Venini, Cenedese

Located in Lugo, IT

Suspension lamp with multicolor reed diffuser. Good Condition Thank you

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamp

$4,250

Italian Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamp

By Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega, Stilnovo, Carlo Nason, Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Italian modern brass and glass floor lamp. This stunning Italian Fontana Arte inspired Mid-Century Modern floor lamp has applied geometric glass blocks in an interesting pattern. Thi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Midcentury Blue-Green Glass Mirrors, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte

$38,950 / set

Pair of Italian Midcentury Blue-Green Glass Mirrors, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Additional References: Crystal Arte, Venetian, Murano, Seguso, Gio Ponti, French Art Deco and Surrealism, Serge Roche.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

Italian Midcentury Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

$5,500

Italian Midcentury Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Additional References: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Murano Glass, Venini, Fontana Arte Model # 2313

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

$72 / item

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli, Gio Ponti

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This listing is for unit price for customer who needs quantities that are different than the listed set of 6. Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional t...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

$545 / set

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

By Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional technique of straight canes receives an additional work. The glass before blowing is heated again to get to the...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price

$72 / item

Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price

By Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Ercole Barovier, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This was used by the greatest glass designer. Gio Ponti did the straight canes "a canne" at Venini, Ercole Barovier worked on patching triangular pieces in the "Tessere" and Fulvio B...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

$522 / set

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

By Gio Ponti, Ercole Barovier, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This was used by the greatest glass designer. Gio Ponti did the straight canes "a canne" at Venini, Ercole Barovier worked on patching triangular pieces in the "Tessere" and Fulvio B...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Gio Ponti Murano For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gio ponti murano available at 1stDibs. A gio ponti murano — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a gio ponti murano, we have 53 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gio ponti murano you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gio ponti murano made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made gio ponti murano has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Venini and Silvio Piattelli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gio Ponti Murano?

The average selling price for a gio ponti murano at 1stDibs is $3,590, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Gio Ponti Murano

What was Gio Ponti famous for?
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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.