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Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati 1950s
Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati 1950s

Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati

Located in Arezzo, Italy

condizioni, giunco/vimini. Il nome deriva dalla nave di linea italiana, varata nel 1925, la Conte Biancamano

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush

Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s
Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s

Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati

Located in Naples, IT

linea italiana, varata nel 1925, la Conte Biancamano, che fece il suo il viaggio inaugurale sulla

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950
Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950

Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950

By Gio Ponti, Cassina, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Conte Biancamano, Manufactured by Figli di Amadeo Cassina (Cassina), Italy, c. 1950 pierced slat back

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950
Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950

Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Conte Biancamano, Manufactured by Figli di Amadeo Cassina (Cassina), Italy, c. 1950 pierced slat back

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949

$4,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949

By Franco Albini

Located in Geneva, CH

equipment of the liner Conte Biancamano. Over time, Franco Albini (probably with Franca Heg) continued to

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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3

Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3

$13,995 / set

H 30 in W 26 in D 27 in

Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

identical to the chairs from Gustavo Pulitzer-Finali's astoundingly beautiful ballroom from Conte Biancamano

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brown Rattan Armchair Lio Carminati in the Style Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern Brown Rattan Armchair Lio Carminati in the Style Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Modern Brown Rattan Armchair Lio Carminati in the Style Gio Ponti

By Lio Carminati

Located in Vienna, AT

the furnishings on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano from 1948-1949. Carlo Mollino photographed the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Riviera Style Organic Vintage Six Rattan Lounge Chairs Gio Ponti Lio Carminati
Riviera Style Organic Vintage Six Rattan Lounge Chairs Gio Ponti Lio Carminati

Riviera Style Organic Vintage Six Rattan Lounge Chairs Gio Ponti Lio Carminati

By Lio Carminati

Located in Vienna, AT

architect Gio Ponti used this model of chair for some of the furnishings on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints
Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints

Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints

By Molteni & C, TASCHEN, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ocean liners Conte Grande and Conte Biancamano, which were both launched in 1949. They have never

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s

$11,000 / set

H 32.68 in W 28.94 in D 27.96 in

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Utrecht, NL

the cruise liners Conte Biancamano and Conte Grande. Among his most famous furniture designs are these

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric
Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric

Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

enjoyed. This particular design is very similar to the naval interior Ponti designed for the 'Conte

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

110 Chair by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Cassina, 1953
110 Chair by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Cassina, 1953

110 Chair by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Cassina, 1953

$10,749

H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

110 Chair by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Cassina, 1953

By Gio Ponti, Cassina, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Conversano, IT

interiors of the ocean liners Conte Biancamano, Oceania, and Africa—true floating ambassadors of Italian

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950

Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950

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H 50.79 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in

Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Schagen, NL

manufactured in Italy and designed as the cruiser's Conte Biancamano chair. The chair remains in a good

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Lio Carminati wicker bamboo cane armchair, Italy circa 1950
Lio Carminati wicker bamboo cane armchair, Italy circa 1950

Lio Carminati wicker bamboo cane armchair, Italy circa 1950

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H 47.64 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in

Lio Carminati wicker bamboo cane armchair, Italy circa 1950

By Lio Carminati

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

;Conte Biancamano". Italy, circa 1950. 121 cm high x 92 cm wide x 80 cm deep. Lit; Gio Ponti, S

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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1950s Nino Zoncada Italian Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Boucle
1950s Nino Zoncada Italian Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Boucle

1950s Nino Zoncada Italian Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Boucle

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Jersey City, NJ

the interior design of the esteemed cruise liners Conte Biancamano and Conte Grande, collaborating

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Caminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair
Caminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair

Caminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair

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H 47.64 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in

Caminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair

By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Bonacina

Located in Madrid, ES

Conte Biancamano Armchair by Gio Ponti and edited by Vittorio Bonacina, hand made in rattan.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Large Black and White Historical Picture of the Ship Conte Biancamano
Large Black and White Historical Picture of the Ship Conte Biancamano

Large Black and White Historical Picture of the Ship Conte Biancamano

Located in Milan, IT

Black and white poster depicting the steamship Conte Biancamano Italia Società di navigazione

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Vintage 1930s Italian Nautical Objects

Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati Midcentury Armchair "Conte Biancamano" for Bonacina
Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati Midcentury Armchair "Conte Biancamano" for Bonacina

Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati Midcentury Armchair "Conte Biancamano" for Bonacina

By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in bari, IT

Conte Biancamano. These fabric on this chair is customized. We have our own in-house upholstery

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Two bamboo chairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati for Conte Biancamano transatlant
Two bamboo chairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati for Conte Biancamano transatlant

Two bamboo chairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati for Conte Biancamano transatlant

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in bari, IT

. The name comes from the Italian liner, launched in 1925, the Conte Biancamano, which made its maiden

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

high back chair by Gio Ponti
high back chair by Gio Ponti

high back chair by Gio Ponti

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H 47 in W 36 in D 30 in

high back chair by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Bamboo high-back lounge chair designed by Ponti for the interior of the luxury cruise ship "Conte

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rattan Chair Designed by Lio Carminati, Edited by Bonacina, Italy, 1940s
Rattan Chair Designed by Lio Carminati, Edited by Bonacina, Italy, 1940s

Rattan Chair Designed by Lio Carminati, Edited by Bonacina, Italy, 1940s

By Lio Carminati

Located in Prato, IT

High quality rattan chair designed by Lio Carminati for the Cruiser "Conte Biancamano" towards the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1950
Rare Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1950

Rare Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Conte Biancamano Translatantic. Prod. Cassina circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

High Rattan Wingback Chair Designed by Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti
High Rattan Wingback Chair Designed by Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti

High Rattan Wingback Chair Designed by Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti

By Vittorio Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in Antwerp, BE

High Rattan chair, designed for the Cruiser 'Conte Biancamano' in the late 1940s. Produced by

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wicker Wingback Armchair by Lio Carminati. 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wicker Wingback Armchair by Lio Carminati. 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wicker Wingback Armchair by Lio Carminati. 1950s

By Lio Carminati

Located in Prato, IT

designed this chair for the luxury ocean liner Conte Biancamano. This model of a wingback chair was used

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Rattan Armchairs in the style “Biancamano” by Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati
Pair of Rattan Armchairs in the style “Biancamano” by Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati

Pair of Rattan Armchairs in the style “Biancamano” by Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati

By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati

Located in Roma, RM

first class of the SS Conte Biancamano transatlantic ship. After their debut on the ship, the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s

Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Ponti. Ponti and Carminati originally designed this chair for the luxury ocean liner Conte Biancamano

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Biancamano bamboo armchairs by Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti, 1950s
Pair of Biancamano bamboo armchairs by Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti, 1950s

Pair of Biancamano bamboo armchairs by Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, RM

Biancamano. The name derives from the Italian liner, launched in 1925, the Conte Biancamano, which made her

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo

Italian Bamboo and Rattan High Back Armchair
Italian Bamboo and Rattan High Back Armchair

Italian Bamboo and Rattan High Back Armchair

By Lio Carminati

Located in New York, NY

model for the furnishing of the ocean liner, the Conte Biancamano. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 52" high x

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

D.151.4, Armchair, by Gio Ponti, 21st Century
D.151.4, Armchair, by Gio Ponti, 21st Century

D.151.4, Armchair, by Gio Ponti, 21st Century

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H 29.53 in W 29.14 in L 29.53 in

D.151.4, Armchair, by Gio Ponti, 21st Century

By Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, FR

Conte Grande, Africa, Oceania, Conte Biancamano, Andrea Doria and Giulio Cesare. Ponti designed this

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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hammered Metal Stairtower Panel by Emanuele Luzzati
Hammered Metal Stairtower Panel by Emanuele Luzzati

Hammered Metal Stairtower Panel by Emanuele Luzzati

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gamut of famous ships from CONTE BIANCAMANO to ANDREA DORIA and OCEANIC. Luzzati is well known in Italy

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Vintage 1960s Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

EMANUELE  LUZZATI SUN PANEL
EMANUELE  LUZZATI SUN PANEL

EMANUELE LUZZATI SUN PANEL

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H 71 in W 43.5 in

EMANUELE LUZZATI SUN PANEL

Located in Los Angeles, CA

contributed works that adorned a gamut of famous ships from CONTE BIANCAMANO to ANDREA DORIA and OCEANIC

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Nickel

" THE HISTORY OF ROME" BY EMANUELE LUZZATI
" THE HISTORY OF ROME" BY EMANUELE LUZZATI

" THE HISTORY OF ROME" BY EMANUELE LUZZATI

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H 157 in W 38 in D 30 in

" THE HISTORY OF ROME" BY EMANUELE LUZZATI

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Finale, he and other key artists contributed works that adorned a gamut of famous ships from CONTE

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

ENRICO PAULUCCI  large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS
ENRICO PAULUCCI  large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS

ENRICO PAULUCCI large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that adorned a gamut of famous ships from CONTE BIANCAMANO to ANDREA DORIA and OCEANIC.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

ENRICO PAULUCCI large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS
ENRICO PAULUCCI large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS

ENRICO PAULUCCI large Abstract Watercolor and Pastel PANELS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that adorned a gamut of famous ships from CONTE BIANCAMANO to ANDREA DORIA and OCEANIC.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy 1950s

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Utrecht, NL

the cruise liners Conte Biancamano and Conte Grande. Among his most famous furniture designs are his

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sofa by Gio Ponti Exec. Nino Zoncada, 1951
Sofa by Gio Ponti Exec. Nino Zoncada, 1951

Sofa by Gio Ponti Exec. Nino Zoncada, 1951

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H 35.04 in W 77.17 in D 38.98 in

Sofa by Gio Ponti Exec. Nino Zoncada, 1951

By Gio Ponti, Nino Zoncada

Located in Milano, IT

Marine in the case of transatlantic liners such as "Andre Doria" "Giulio Cesare" "Conte Grande" and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Fan Back Wicker Chair by Lio Carminati
Fan Back Wicker Chair by Lio Carminati

Fan Back Wicker Chair by Lio Carminati

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H 48.5 in W 31 in D 29.5 in

Fan Back Wicker Chair by Lio Carminati

By Vittorio Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in New York, NY

ocean liner "Conte Biancamano" Gio Ponti chose this chair design, by Lio Carminati (his former student

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

High Wingback Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950s
High Wingback Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950s

High Wingback Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950s

By Lio Carminati

Located in Den Haag, NL

High wingback Rattan armchair, designed for the Cruiser 'Conte Biancamano' in the late 1940's

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy
Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

By Vittorio Bonacina, Gio Ponti

Located in Melbourne, VIC

cushions. Ponti created the chair while furnishing the 'Conte Biancamano' luxury liner.  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy
Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

Pair of 1950s Wicker "Vimini" Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Bonacina

Located in Melbourne, VIC

cushions. Ponti created the chair while furnishing the 'Conte Biancamano' luxury liner.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Tall Back Italian Rattan Lounge Chair
Tall Back Italian Rattan Lounge Chair

Tall Back Italian Rattan Lounge Chair

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H 47 in W 30 in D 21 in

Tall Back Italian Rattan Lounge Chair

By Gio Ponti, Aurelio Caminati

Located in Atlanta, GA

for the Italian cruise ship Conte Biancamano, with interiors and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Sheepskin

Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s

Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Ponti. Ponti and Carminati originally designed this chair for the luxury ocean liner Conte Biancamano

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wingback Chair by Lio Carminati for Bonacina
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wingback Chair by Lio Carminati for Bonacina

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wingback Chair by Lio Carminati for Bonacina

By Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in Amsterdam, NL

designed "Conte Biancamano". In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Wicker Chairs designed by Lio Carminati, Italy, circa 1948
Wicker Chairs designed by Lio Carminati, Italy, circa 1948

Wicker Chairs designed by Lio Carminati, Italy, circa 1948

By Bonacina, Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Ponti used the chairs for some of the furnishings on the ocean liner he designed, Conte Biancamano, from

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati

Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati

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H 47.64 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in

Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati

By Vittorio Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in London, GB

on the refit of the ocean liner "Conte Biancamano" Gio Ponti choose his former students Fan chair to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan
Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan

Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan

Located in Austin, TX

style originally designed for the cruise ship Conte Biancamano by Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti in the

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Natural Fiber, Cane

Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan
Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan

Italian High Wingback Armchair of Bamboo and Rattan

Located in Austin, TX

style originally designed for the cruise ship Conte Biancamano by Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti in the

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Natural Fiber, Cane

Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati 'Biancamano' Lounge Chair in Cane
Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati 'Biancamano' Lounge Chair in Cane

Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati 'Biancamano' Lounge Chair in Cane

By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Bonacina, Lio Carminati

Located in Waalwijk, NL

after the Italian ocean liner Conte Biancamano. The large ship embarked on its first voyage in 1925

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Utrecht, NL

the cruise liners Conte Biancamano and Conte Grande. Among his most famous furniture designs are his

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair, circa 1950
Carminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair, circa 1950

Carminati 'Conte Biancamano' Rattan Armchair, circa 1950

By Lio Carminati, Pierantonio Bonacina

Located in Wilnis, UT

Rattan armchair, model 'Conte Biancamano,' designed by Carminati, circa 1950. Design was attributed

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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

High Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950s
High Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950s

High Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950s

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H 47.25 in W 34.26 in D 33.08 in

High Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Berlin, DE

High Rattan Chair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Cruiser 'Conte Biancamano' in the late 1940's

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs

A wicker  Armchair by Gio Ponti.
A wicker  Armchair by Gio Ponti.

A wicker Armchair by Gio Ponti.

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H 47.64 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in

A wicker Armchair by Gio Ponti.

By Gio Ponti

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

. Gio Ponti conceived the chair whilst furnishing the “Conte Biancamano” luxury liner. Italy Circa 1960

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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

High Back Cane Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955
High Back Cane Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955

High Back Cane Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955

By Gio Ponti

Located in Berlin, DE

luxury Cruiser 'Conte Biancamano,' produced by Vittorio Bonacina & C.. It comes with a down filled round

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Lio Carminati Midcentury Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair
Lio Carminati Midcentury Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair

Lio Carminati Midcentury Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair

By Lio Carminati, Bonacina

Located in Firenze, IT

designed for the prestigious cruise ship Conte Biancamano, Gio Ponti choose his former students fan chair

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Armchairs by Lio Carminati Designer, circa 1948
Italian Armchairs by Lio Carminati Designer, circa 1948

Italian Armchairs by Lio Carminati Designer, circa 1948

By Lio Carminati

Located in Carpi, Modena

chosen these armchairs for transatlantic Conte Biancamano excellence of the navy Italian of the time

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Wicker Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti
Wicker Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti

Wicker Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti

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H 47.64 in W 35.04 in D 30.32 in

Wicker Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Iconic high-back wicker chair originally conceived by Gio Ponti for the luxury cruise liner « Conte

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Italian High Wingback Rattan Armchair with White Felt Cushion by Lio Carminati
Italian High Wingback Rattan Armchair with White Felt Cushion by Lio Carminati

Italian High Wingback Rattan Armchair with White Felt Cushion by Lio Carminati

By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

cruise ship 'Conte Biancamano.' The listed, almost, iconic piece is in extreme good condition with a new

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1950s Nino Zoncada Italian Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Boucle
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1950s Nino Zoncada Italian Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Boucle

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Jersey City, NJ

liners Conte Biancamano and Conte Grande, collaborating closely with renowned architect Gio Ponti

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'Conte Biancamano'. Manufactured by Bonacina, Italy. Complete original witha a beautiful patina

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Conte Biancamano. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

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he designed, Conte Biancamano, from 1948-49, and Carlo Mollino for his polaroid shots.

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the prestigious cruise ship 'Conte Biancamano.' The items are in almost perfect condition with a new

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Conte Biancamano For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the conte biancamano you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each conte biancamano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and natural fiber. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage conte biancamano now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a conte biancamano — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right conte biancamano, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made conte biancamano has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Conte Biancamano?

A conte biancamano can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,747, while the lowest priced sells for $1,816 and the highest can go for as much as $29,800.

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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.

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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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