$12,500 / item
Pair of Gio Ponti 807 Distex Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Model No. 807 Distex chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, featuring a distinctive low-slung, angled profile.
Fabric, Wood
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have the armchair mod. 807 Distex designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1954.
Fabric, Wood
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
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.
Wood, Silk
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 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
French Modernist Lounge Chairs by Dangles & De France
Located in Hanover, MA
These upholstered French modernist lounge chairs are in the style of Pierre Guariche and also Gio Ponti's Distex chair. Black steel framed legs.
Armchair '807 Distex' Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona modello 807 del catalogo Cassina nella versione a fianchi chiusi denominata Distex. Disegnata da Gio Ponti nel 1953 e presentata alla X Triennale di Milano del 1954.
Fabric, Wood
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
Sold
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 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
Gio Ponti for Cassina rare pair of Distex lounge chairs model 807 with pale gray velvet upholstered back, seat and arms, and walnut legs.
Mohair, Walnut
Armchair Distex Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Verona, IT
Armchair mod 807 Distex, wooden feet covered in black leather and white. Certificate of Archive GioPonti.
Gio Ponti Pair of Distex Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Come together with a certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives. Model 807 "Distex" for Cassina, Meda (Milano), Italy, 1953.
Fabric, Wood
A Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
This chair is very well documented and can be seen in several books as well as Domus magazine. Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1953.
Brass
A Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
The lounge also features the rarer brass splayed tapering legs. By Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1953. This chair is very well documented and can be seen in several books as well as Domus m...
Brass
Model No. 807 Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Model no. 807 Distex lounge chair by Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1960, manufactured by Cassina, original distributor's inventory labels to underside, with "Certificate of Authenticity" fr...
Upholstery, Wood
Distex lounge chair by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Distex lounge chair by Gio ponti
Upholstery, Walnut
An exceptional Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Distex lounge chair, Model #807 by Gio Ponti. Manufactured by Cassina.
PVC, Silk, Beech
$6,650 / 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
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gio Ponti style lounge chairs. The chairs have arched arms, splayed hardwood legs and upholstered in a cotton blend fabric.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,600 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Aluminum, Steel
$20,640 / set
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Upholstery
$5,962
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
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a black zipp...
Steel
$12,298 / set
H 29.14 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
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
$3,860
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s A striking example of mid-century Italian design, this generously proportioned lounge chair blends sculpt...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,490
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 34.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Design
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair, foam upholstery, upholstery (not original to the period) in fabric, enameled metal legs and brass ferrules. Very good condition , fully restored.
Fabric
$13,250 / set
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gio Ponti was one of the most influential figures in 20th century Italian design, shaping the language of Italian modernism through architecture, furniture, and industrial design. Ac...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,641 / set
H 38.19 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and exceptionally comfortable pair of Italian armchairs produced by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti. The design embodies the bold and distinctly Milanes...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature sculpted frames with vintage upholstery and unique tapered brass legs. Two-tone fabric adds to the stylish lines of this Gio...
Brass
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
Gianfranco Frattini, Wingback Armchair Model 877, Cassina 1959
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
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
$27,520 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1 of 5 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Two midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned and well-wired. Each sconce r...
Glass
On Hold|$4,500
H 29 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
Gio Ponti Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Gio Ponti Attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s Modernist trapezoidal mirror attributed to Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the middle of the 20th ...
Brass
$26,400 / set
H 31.7 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, stained pine, Italy, 1970s Recalling the work of Mario Marenco's "Sapporo" chair, these dining chairs are characterized by their architectural backrest ...
Pine
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$687Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernis...
Oak
$2,736 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Wrought Iron
A Pair of Dunbar Three Tier Occasional Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar three tier occasional tables # 4423. Refinished in dark brown walnut.
Mahogany
$2,977 / item
H 17.72 in W 61.03 in D 13.98 in
handmade solid oak wood Sintra Bench, curved legs and cushion cream
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood and a cream uplholstery fabric. This bench is part ...
Oak
Black Ceramic Table Lamp Oatmeal Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Clay, Linen
Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
$12,500
H 24.13 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Edward Wormley Tall Janus Occasional Table with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, tall version of the Janus Occasional table, Model 6047, designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Janus line in 1960. The table contains twenty five original Gertrude and Otto...
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940. Industrial, lantern-like wall sconces with sturdy brass frame and custom textured glass diffu...
Brass
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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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