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Gio Ponti Furniture

Italian, 1891-1979

An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Gio Ponti 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.

The questing intelligence Ponti brought to Domus is reflected in his work: as protean as he was prolific, Ponti’s style can’t be pegged to a specific genre.

In the 1920s, as artistic director for the Tuscan porcelain maker Richard Ginori, he fused old and new; his ceramic forms were modern, but decorated with motifs from Roman antiquity. In pre-war Italy, modernist design was encouraged, and after the conflict, Ponti — along with designers such as Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso — found a receptive audience for their novel, idiosyncratic work. Ponti’s typical furniture forms from the period, such as the wedge-shaped Distex chair, are simple, gently angular, and colorful; equally elegant and functional. In the 1960s and ’70s, Ponti’s style evolved again as he explored biomorphic shapes, and embraced the expressive, experimental designs of Ettore Sottsass Jr., Joe Colombo and others.

Ponti's signature furniture piece — the one by which he is represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Germany’s Vitra Design Museum and elsewhere — is the sleek Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina starting in 1957. (The name translates as “superlightweight” — advertisements featured a model lifting it with one finger.)

Ponti had a playful side, best shown in a collaboration he began in the late 1940s with the graphic artist Piero Fornasetti. Ponti furnishings were decorated with bright finishes and Fornasetti's whimsical lithographic transfer prints of things such as butterflies, birds or flowers; the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts possesses a 1950 secretary from their Architetturra series, which feature case pieces covered in images of building interiors and facades. The grandest project Ponti and Fornasetti undertook, however, lies on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean: the interiors of the luxury liner Andrea Doria, which sank in 1956.

Widely praised retrospectives at the Queens Museum of Art in 2001 and at the Design Museum London in 2002 sparked a renewed interest in Ponti among modern design aficionados. (Marco Romanelli’s monograph, which was written for the London show, offers a fine overview of Ponti’s work.) Today, a wide array of Ponti’s designs are snapped up by savvy collectors who want to give their homes a touch of Italian panache and effortless chic.

Find a range of vintage Gio Ponti desks, dining chairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Celesio e Alato pair of cachepot handpainted
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Celesio e Alato pair of cachepot handpainted

Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Celesio e Alato pair of cachepot handpainted

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, MI

Very rare pair of Gio Ponti by Richard Ginori " Celesio and Alato" cachepot in ceramic, Pubblished on " Catalogo ceramiche moderne d'arte Richard Ginori, Milano, 1930 pg. 49" mod. 78...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s
Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s

Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Rare Pair of reupholstered Gio Ponti Armchairs, model «803» Manufactured by Cassina Italy, 1954 Walnut legs, wool fabric & leatherette armrests

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Lettera Disegnata Gray Carpet by Gio Ponti
Lettera Disegnata Gray Carpet by Gio Ponti

Lettera Disegnata Gray Carpet by Gio Ponti

By Amini, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant and playful, the hand drawn lines in this composition create a unique and elegant carpet. An intriguing three-dimensional pattern originally designed by Gio Ponti to recreate...

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2010s Italian Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Textile

Gio Ponti for Lino Sabattini Sculpture in Metal "Horned Mask," Italy 1970
Gio Ponti for Lino Sabattini Sculpture in Metal "Horned Mask," Italy 1970

Gio Ponti for Lino Sabattini Sculpture in Metal "Horned Mask," Italy 1970

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Naples, IT

Silver-plated metal sculpture titled "Horned Mask" designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria. It features an engraved signature on the side. this sculpture is p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti Card Table For Fratelli Reguitti 1950's
Gio Ponti Card Table For Fratelli Reguitti 1950's

Gio Ponti Card Table For Fratelli Reguitti 1950's

By Gio Ponti

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Gio Ponti, often referred to as the father of Italian design, was a visionary whose influence extended far beyond furniture; he was also an architect who reshaped the landscape of mo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

By Casa e Giardino, Greenapple, Gio Ponti

Located in Lisboa, PT

Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli
Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti in 1955 for the Hotel Royal in Naples. Pro...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

8-pointed star Arredoluce Monza Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated
8-pointed star Arredoluce Monza Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

8-pointed star Arredoluce Monza Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Wall or ceiling lamp made in 1959 by Arredoluce Monza based on a design by Giò Ponti. Some 24 lamps were commissioned, including 6 5-pointed Stars, Six Small Suns, Six Large Suns and...

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1650s Italian Other Antique Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Gio Ponti three-seater sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the photos...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Satin, Beech

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of 2 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

Vintage Gio Ponti BNL Writing Table / Desk in Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass
Vintage Gio Ponti BNL Writing Table / Desk in Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass

Vintage Gio Ponti BNL Writing Table / Desk in Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) offices across Italy. This early 1950s model was acquired directly f...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition
Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition

Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous red, blue and clear glass striped "A Canne" bottle vase limited edition sculpture. Engraved signature to bottom Venini '88 for Iveco. Numbered 95/250. Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco ordered these Venini decanters...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Blown Glass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Illuminated Organized Wall
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Illuminated Organized Wall

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Illuminated Organized Wall

By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, blue velvet, Italy, 1952, set of 8 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash

Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons
Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons

Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of six walnut model 211 dining chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons. Beautifully restored and reupholstered in Kirby Design / Foam FR Olive fabric.

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1950s Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Morandiana bottle in Venini and Gio Ponti glass for Iveco
Morandiana bottle in Venini and Gio Ponti glass for Iveco

Morandiana bottle in Venini and Gio Ponti glass for Iveco

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Venini

Located in Busnago, IT

This elegant and refined 1989 Murano glass bottle by Venini is inspired by the paintings of Giorgio Morandi. Conceived in 1956 by Adv. Paolo Venini was made with the collaboration of...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass

Molteni&C D.859.1A Dining Table by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.859.1A Dining Table by Gio Ponti

Molteni&C D.859.1A Dining Table by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

Gio Ponti's stunning conference table completely transforms the concept of meeting spaces through its simple and sleek design. An impressive 2.8 meters long, it retains a minimalist ...

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2010s Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ash

Gio Ponti, Sideboard, Mahogany, Glass, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti, Sideboard, Mahogany, Glass, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti, Sideboard, Mahogany, Glass, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Dassi

Located in High Point, NC

An asymmetric cabinet designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi, Italy, c. 1950s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.    

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti, rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric
Gio Ponti, rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric

Gio Ponti, rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gio Ponti (1991-1979) Rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric designed for the Grand Hotel Royal Continental in Naples. Cassina manufacture 1953. Bibliograph...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s
Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s

Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Gio Ponti bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1960s edition, acid-etched venini murano italia signature under the base, origina...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass

Molteni&C D.156.3 Leather Armchair by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.156.3 Leather Armchair by Gio Ponti

Molteni&C D.156.3 Leather Armchair by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

The D.156.3 armchair by Gio Ponti was chosen for the 10th Milan Triennale as an exemplary model of furniture design. Defined by geometric shapes, this armchair is hand-crafted by ski...

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2010s Italian Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

By Gio Ponti, Schirolli

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli (Mantova - Italy) in the 1940s for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL - Nation...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century
Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in CABA, AR

Elegant and iconic, this Murano glass chandelier was designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for Venini in the 1970s. A masterpiece of mid-century Italian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s

By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936
Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936

Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare pair of armchairs with walnut frame and powder pink velvet upholstery, Design by Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" Catalogue, Italian production. Presented at the VI Triennale di M...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Gio Ponti for Costantino Vase in Black Bucchero Ceramic, Italy 1997
Gio Ponti for Costantino Vase in Black Bucchero Ceramic, Italy 1997

Gio Ponti for Costantino Vase in Black Bucchero Ceramic, Italy 1997

By Gio Ponti

Located in Naples, IT

Rare vase designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti in 1940 and later produced by Costantino. the vase features a sinuous line, with a two arched handles that giv...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of four The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1952 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’s refined w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash

Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.
Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.

Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.

By Gio Ponti

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Figli Di Amadeo Cassina. Made of solid ash wood and rattan. Italy, 1957. Their construction challenge lies in the triangular sec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, Italy 1929
Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, Italy 1929

Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, Italy 1929

By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, 1929 A rare pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova in 1929. Made of wood, the chair...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Bed by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Bed by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Bed by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Buccinasco, MI

An exceptional and rare Italian Mid-Century bed designed by Gio Ponti for Vittorio Dassi, dating to the 1950s, showcasing the designer’s unmistakable synthesis of lightness, elegance...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Maple

Gio Ponti Beech Wood Chair, Mid-Century Modern Design, Italy, 1969
Gio Ponti Beech Wood Chair, Mid-Century Modern Design, Italy, 1969

Gio Ponti Beech Wood Chair, Mid-Century Modern Design, Italy, 1969

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, England

The Beech Wood Chair, designed by Gio Ponti in 1969, is a mid-century modern masterpiece. Made from durable beech wood, it features clean lines, expert craftsmanship, and a minimal...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Own a Museum Masterpiece: Gio Ponti’s Gabriella Chair, Edition 002/100
Own a Museum Masterpiece: Gio Ponti’s Gabriella Chair, Edition 002/100

Own a Museum Masterpiece: Gio Ponti’s Gabriella Chair, Edition 002/100

By Gio Ponti, Pallucco

Located in Dronten, NL

There are iconic designs. And then there are unicorns. Presenting the holy grail of Post-War Italian design: The Gabriella Chair by Gio Ponti. This is not a later reissue or a vinta...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Stainless Steel

20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Pair of Decorative Fish
20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Pair of Decorative Fish

20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Pair of Decorative Fish

By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy
Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy

Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Vintage authentic set of six ( 6 ) Superleggera Dining Chairs or Chairs from black lacquered wood and light brown cane mesh designed 1957 by Gio Ponti and manufactured 199...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s
Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s

Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking 'A Canne' bottle vase model 972, designed by Gio Ponti and masterfully executed by Venini, exemplifies the refined modernism and technical virtuosity that defined mid‑c...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Art Glass

Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy
Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy

Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Silver metal model hand 5 fingers designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini in 1978. Signed. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Milan in 19...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Floor Lamp mod. 1967
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Floor Lamp mod. 1967

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Floor Lamp mod. 1967

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s

Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti. This are model Eden from the 60s Reupholstered

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Faux Leather, Beech

Gio Ponti Aniegre Mahogany Executive Desk, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1938
Gio Ponti Aniegre Mahogany Executive Desk, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1938

Gio Ponti Aniegre Mahogany Executive Desk, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1938

By Gio Ponti

Located in Astoria, NY

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) Aniegre Mahogany Executive Desk, circa 1938, made in Italy, with a central key-locked drawer flanked by banks of four drawers atop maple legs and bronz...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Bronze

ceramic tile panel "triennale" design Gio Ponti for Marazzi
ceramic tile panel "triennale" design Gio Ponti for Marazzi

ceramic tile panel "triennale" design Gio Ponti for Marazzi

By Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in taranto, IT

ceramic panel composed of four iconic and famous "triennial" tiles also known as "four times curved," designed in the 1960s by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli for Ceramiche Marazzi. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Gio Ponti Furniture

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Aluminum

Gio Ponti, Unique Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Italy, c. 1937
Gio Ponti, Unique Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Italy, c. 1937

Gio Ponti, Unique Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Italy, c. 1937

By Gio Ponti

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and glass coffee table designed by Gio Ponti and possibly executed by Giordano Chiesa, Milan, Italy, circa 1937. Sold with a certificate of expertise from the Gio Ponti Archi...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Oak

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina pair of Wooden Gueridòn
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina pair of Wooden Gueridòn

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina pair of Wooden Gueridòn

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare set of modular coffee tables was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo in Italy in the 1950s. Each table is marked with a metal manufacturers tag 'ISA'. T...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Exceptionally Rare Candlestick Holders designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori
Pair of Exceptionally Rare Candlestick Holders designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori

Pair of Exceptionally Rare Candlestick Holders designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori

By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of striking, very rare candlestick holders designed by Gio Ponti in 1927 for Richard Ginori. Candlesticks are done in white ceramics with details...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Armchairs 1950s
Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Armchairs 1950s

Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Armchairs 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Gio Ponti in 1936 and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s, this rare and exceptional pair of upholstered armchairs or lounge chairs. A quintessential example of mid...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti 1940s Wooden Armchairs, Upholstered in Blue Fabric
Gio Ponti 1940s Wooden Armchairs, Upholstered in Blue Fabric

Gio Ponti 1940s Wooden Armchairs, Upholstered in Blue Fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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

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. This armchair is defi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Rubber, Wood

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s
Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s

Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Renens, CH

The “699 Superleggera” chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. Designed in 1957, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight (ju...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Mohair, Ash

Fontana Arte large mirror with an engraved geometric motif by Gio Ponti
Fontana Arte large mirror with an engraved geometric motif by Gio Ponti

Fontana Arte large mirror with an engraved geometric motif by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gio Ponti (1891-1979) Large mirror with an engraved and sandblasted geometric motif mounted on a wooden frame. Fontana Arte, ca. 1930. Fire-branded on the frame.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Mirror

Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s

Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare Gio Ponti Model armchair, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, Milan, Italy. Ash and new green velvet fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Office Desk in Wood and Glass for Bnl Italian Manufacture 1950s Italy
Gio Ponti Office Desk in Wood and Glass for Bnl Italian Manufacture 1950s Italy

Gio Ponti Office Desk in Wood and Glass for Bnl Italian Manufacture 1950s Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Office desk with two frontal drawers with structure in wood, top in colored glass and brass details (keyholes, keys and feet), originally designed by Gio Ponti for the offices of the...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan
Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

This large original drawing from 1952 highlights the creative brilliance of Gio Ponti, one of the most important figures in 20th-century design and architecture. Ponti’s hand is imme...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Paper

Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips
Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips

Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Giò Ponti (1891-1979) Desk in blond wood with brass tips designed and produced for the University of Padua and a few years later for the BNL of Milan. Production I.S.A, Bergamo, 1949.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Gio Ponti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Gio Ponti furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gio Ponti furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 567 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 129 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Gio Ponti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, and Osvaldo Borsani. Prices for Gio Ponti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $83 and can go as high as $88,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,193.
Questions About Gio Ponti Furniture
  • 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.