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Principi Chair

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
design signature is alive and well in the powerful, sophisticated lines of this chair. Its distinctive
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Ash

Italian mid-century Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s Pair of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Very Rare Set of Two Lounge Chairs and Stool by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Munich, DE
famous hotel parco dei principi in sorrento. Made by Cassina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Gio Ponti For Cassina Arnestad Bruk Lounge Chair Model 829 Mid Century Vintage
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cambridge, GB
Principi in Sorrento in 1960. The armchair is adjustable with a lever, when you are in the chair you can
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Ash

Pair vintage Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs 802 upholstered in Fendi Casa Velvet
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of very elegant vintage Lounge Chairs in the style of Carlo de Carli model ‘802’ chairs. These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Coppia di sedie nello stile di Ernest Archibald Taylor 1980
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Conversano, IT
nell'adesione ai principi del movimento, incluso il rifiuto dell'ornamento superfluo e l'importanza attribuita
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Antique 1870s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ash

Gio Ponti, original drawing for Knoll, prototype armchair, autenthicated
By Gio Ponti, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
some ideas for chairs and armchairs. The result of the collaboration was a big dining chair in wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

'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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Steel, Brass

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Deloache Dining Chair
Located in Houston, TX
DBDG custom Deloache chair available exclusively at Moxie. As shown in Métaphores Eden fabric featured at Kips Bay Showhouse Dallas 2021 ~ $5,100.00 each. Also available C.O.M. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Deloache Dining Chair
Deloache Dining Chair
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. ...
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2010s German Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Mini Cloud Table in Oak by Louise Liljencrantz, Sweden
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mini cloud side table in oak finished with a satin clear coat. Designed by Lousie Liljencrantz, Interior Designer based in Stockholm Sweden. Made in Sweden.  
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2010s Swedish Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

A Pair of Model 803 Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Pair of model 803 armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s. Oak and fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The armchairs are sold as ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

A Pair of Model 803 Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s
A Pair of Model 803 Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s
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H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare pair of Gio Ponti wardrobe doors, 1955 from the furniture of the Hotel Royal, Naples manufactured by Giordano Chiesa and produced by Dassi Lissone mirrors on the verso walnu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cupboards

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Brass

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Pair of Italian Club Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s Italian contrasting blue and white leather club chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti, original drawing for Knoll, prototype armchair, autenthicated
By Knoll, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
some ideas for chairs and armchairs. The result of the collaboration was a big dining chair in wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Italian Midcentury Parco dei Principi Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and iconic leather and suede lounge chair was designed by Gio Ponti for the Parco
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Wood, Leather

Set of 6 Rare Gio Ponti Dining Chairs from the Hotel Parco Principi Roma
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional set of 6 GIO PONTI chairs produced by Cassina for the forniture of the Hotel Parco dei
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti designed these chairs for the interior of the Parco dei Principi Hotel in Rome. Cassina
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20th Century Italian Chairs

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Wood, Leather, Suede

Wonderful Set of Six Chairs by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Chairs n. 585 designed in 1954 for Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome. Very elegant shape, restored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Wonderful Set of Six Chairs by Carlo de Carli
Wonderful Set of Six Chairs by Carlo de Carli
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Elegant Set of 12 Chairs by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sculptured chairs designed by Carlo de Carli in 1954. Model 585. The same chairs were in Hotel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Elegant Set of 12 Chairs by Carlo de Carli
Elegant Set of 12 Chairs by Carlo de Carli
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Stunning Rare Carlo De Carli Chair "671" by Cassina, 1957
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Hotel Parco dei Principi In Roma in 1965, by Gio Ponti. This chair received a silver medal at the XI
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs

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Cotton, Walnut

CARLO DE CARLI Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chairs from the Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

CARLO DE CARLI Chairs
CARLO DE CARLI Chairs
H 34 in W 20 in D 19 in
Gio Ponti-Carlo De Carli Italian 1960 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Lounge Chair 1960 From Parco Dei Principi Hotel Sorrento. Another well designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Carlo de Carli and Gio Ponti Chair for Cassina, 1954
By Gio Ponti, Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare side chair from the Parco dei Principi, Roma. Designed by Carlo de Carli and Gio Ponti for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Gio Ponti Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a private collection, these chairs come from Rome's famous Parco dei Principi Hotel. Another
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Gio Ponti Armchairs
Gio Ponti Armchairs
H 16 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the HOTEL PARCO DEI PRINCIPI, Roma.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
H 36 in W 24 in D 34 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Armchairs from legendary -Parco dei Principi Hotel, Roma.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
H 39 in W 21 in D 27 in
Gio Ponti Armchair , 1964
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti Armchair from the Parco Dei Principi Hotel , Rome . Manufactured by Cassina in white Skai
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Gio Ponti Armchair , 1964
Gio Ponti Armchair , 1964
H 36 in W 24 in D 34 in
Exclusive Gio Ponti Armchair Unique Piece
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
GIO PONTI ARMCHAIR unique piece from a suite of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Roma 1964
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Exclusive Gio Ponti Armchair  Unique Piece
Exclusive Gio Ponti Armchair  Unique Piece
H 101 in W 64.1 in D 74.9 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs "866" By Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of armchairs from the original furniture of the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome, n. "866
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs "866" By Cassina
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs "866" By Cassina
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Gio Ponti Italian 1960 Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs 1960 From Parco Dei Principi Hotel
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Gio Ponti Italian 1960 Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs 1960 From Parco Dei Principi Hotel Published in "Gio Ponti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Leather, Ultrasuede

Gio Ponti Italian 1960 Lounge Chairs
Gio Ponti Italian 1960 Lounge Chairs
H 28 in W NaN in D 30 in
Italian Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From owner's private collection, put your 1st dibs on this rare pair of Ponti lounge chairs from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Italian Gio Ponti 1960's Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From owner's private collection, put your 1st dibs on this rare pair of Ponti lounge chairs from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Easy Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy 1958.
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of easy chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorrento, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Gio Ponti Vanity Console Desk Formica from Hotel PdP Roma, 1964 and "602" Chair
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare vanity dressing table designed by Gio Ponti for the rooms of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pair Gio Ponti Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of armchairs which where made for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome. This form was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Wood

AntiBeige Gio Ponti Side Table Puristic, Mediterranean Blue Top 1960's
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
similar to those he used in his ‚parco dei principi‘ hotel project in Sorrento. Gio Ponti (1891 – 1979) is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables

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Laminate, Ash

Italian Teak Wood freestanding Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Edmondo Palutari, Dassi et Figli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento. In other listings are available on sale other items of this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Lounge Chair N.829 by Cassina Sel. by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Pdp Sorrento, 1964
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
the furniture of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento in 1960. adjustable lounge chair ,totally
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Easy Chair No. 829 by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful adjustable lounge chair designed bu Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Carlo de Carli ‘802’ Lounge Chairs by Cassina, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo De Carli
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of ‘802’ model armchairs designed by Carlo de Carli for the ‘Hotel Parco Dei Principi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Italian Teak Wood Writing Desk and Chair by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Dassi Lissone, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The desk is wooden with teak veneer, the seat and the backrest of the chair are upholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Faux Leather

Easychair in the Style of Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco dei Principei Sorrento
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Easychair by Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento, c.1958, Italy. Shown in Elle
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Armchairs from legendary -Parco dei Principi Hotel, Roma.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs
H 39 in W 24 in D 29 in
Lounge Chair Model 829 Selected by Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco dei Principi
By Gio Ponti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Beautiful adjustable lounge chair chosen by Gio Ponti for the hotel Parco Dei Principi in Sorrento
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Beautiful Chair with Arms
By Cassina, Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
This chair has similar characteristics to the armchair designed for the hotel Parco dei Principi in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood

Beautiful Chair with Arms
Beautiful Chair with Arms
H 36.42 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Dining Chairs By Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hudson, NY
Two chairs dining chairs from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome Cassina. Literature: Gio Ponti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Dining Chairs By Gio Ponti
Pair of Dining Chairs By Gio Ponti
H 33 in W 17 in D 19 in
Pair of Chairs by Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti
Located in Sundance, UT
Pair of dining chairs from the Parco dei Principi, Roma. 1964
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20th Century Italian Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Arm Chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Set of Arm Chairs from the Parco dei Principi, Rome
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20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Set of Arm Chairs by Gio Ponti
Set of Arm Chairs by Gio Ponti
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1964
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Casina for the hotel Parco dei Principi. Sold only as a pair.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs

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Brass

Pair of lounge chairs and ottomans by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina. Provenance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Slipper Chairs

A pair of lounge chairs with ottomans by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A pair of lounge chairs with ottomans from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

A Pair of Chairs in Black Lacquer by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chairs with modernist frames done in black lacquer. The chairs were designed and used in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hotel Parco dei Principi pair of adjustable armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
: low armchair, normal high chair. The wood structure has the same design in small version of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Armchairs Model 802 Designed by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Principi of Rome. Wood and velvet from the Maison Nobilis. Bibliography: - GRAMIGNIA Guiliana
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb and rarely found pair of chairs designed by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Suede

A Dressing Table and Chair in Mahogany by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
brass framed adjustable round mirror. Also included is the orignal chair, also by Ponti. Ponti designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vanities

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Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti "829, " circa 1963
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Fuveau, Provence
structure. These lounge chair is reclinable. Provenance: Parco dei Principi Hotel, Sorrento
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

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