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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.

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Creator: Gio Ponti
Art Deco Gio Ponti Set of Four Dining Armchairs in Teak with Blue Upholstery
Art Deco Gio Ponti Set of Four Dining Armchairs in Teak with Blue Upholstery

Art Deco Gio Ponti Set of Four Dining Armchairs in Teak with Blue Upholstery

By Gio Ponti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti, dining chairs, teak, Dedar Adamo & Eva fabric, Italy, 1940s These elegant dining chairs by Gio Ponti feature sculpted teak frames with front legs that curve gracefull...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Faux Leather, Teak

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

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

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929
Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929

Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929

By Gio Ponti, Nobilis

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare wingback chair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in 1929. The elegant model was part of the furniture designed by Ponti for the Casa Giampiccoli...

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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful set of six original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery. All with maker’s label marked 'Fig...

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

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Desk, Blond Walnut & Brass, Italy 1949
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Desk, Blond Walnut & Brass, Italy 1949

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Desk, Blond Walnut & Brass, Italy 1949

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

Silver-plated cake stand designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, 1940s
Silver-plated cake stand designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, 1940s

Silver-plated cake stand designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Silver-plated cake stand designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, 1930s. Please feel free to contact us to receive a customized shipping quotation.

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2
Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Brass, Italy, 1957, Set of 2 Designed in 1957 by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, the Finestra model 12664 translates the language of mod...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Silver plated bowl designed by Gio Ponti for Broggi, 1930s
Silver plated bowl designed by Gio Ponti for Broggi, 1930s

Silver plated bowl designed by Gio Ponti for Broggi, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Silver plated bowl designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, 1930s. Please feel free to contact us to receive a customized shipping quotation.

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Nickel

20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Diavolo, 1978
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Diavolo, 1978

20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Diavolo, 1978

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti Console Table
Gio Ponti Console Table

Gio Ponti Console Table

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and Gio Ponti console table showcases the masterful craftsmanship and refined elegance of Italian design. Featuring a sleek ash wood construction with a rich, polished fini...

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

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Brass

Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino  Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino  Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's

Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Wayne, NJ

Black fireside chair by Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino , Italy. Wood High back ladder chair with rush seating . Marked Made in Italy. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons
Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons

Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare and important display cabinet by the master Gio Ponti, model 4120 for Singer & Sons. Elegant and architectural display cabinet in gorgeous Italian walnut with brass sabots and p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentyry Wood Metal Coffe Tables for Isa, Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentyry Wood Metal Coffe Tables for Isa, Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentyry Wood Metal Coffe Tables for Isa, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design set of two coffe tables designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Italy, with a hexagonal light wooden top and black painted metal legs. Manufacturer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti Italian Coffee or Side Table by I.S.A. Italia circa 1950
Gio Ponti Italian Coffee or Side Table by I.S.A. Italia circa 1950

Gio Ponti Italian Coffee or Side Table by I.S.A. Italia circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

Part of the modular segmented coffee table designed by Gio Ponti produced by I.S.A. Italia which had 7 identical tables either made of wood or white or black laminate. The metal base...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli
Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli

Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli

By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli ), Antonio Fornaroli, Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Portland, OR

A inconic & rare Mid-Century Modern Italian table Rosewood & steel executive desk, designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli & Alberto Rosselli and produced by Studio PFR, circa 1955,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Steel

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957
Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Brass, Italy, 1957 Designed in 1957 by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, the Finestra model 12664 translates the language of modern Italian...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950
Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950

Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 6 chairs designed by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, circa 1950. The chairs have an elegant and light structure, typical of Ponti’s design language, with white velvet upholstery th...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Nutwood

Gio Ponti  “ ISA” Iconica Poltrona Brass Wood Stoffa 1950 Italy
Gio Ponti  “ ISA” Iconica Poltrona Brass Wood Stoffa 1950 Italy

Gio Ponti “ ISA” Iconica Poltrona Brass Wood Stoffa 1950 Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Iconica Poltrona di Gio Ponti fatta per la ISA nel 1950. E stata effettuata l’imbottitura a regola d’arte per le condizioni della sua stoffa originale ma tutta rovinata, ora e perfetta.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Giltwood

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 Ceramic pen tray Bijenkorf Italy 1969
Gio Ponti Ceramic pen tray Bijenkorf Italy 1969

Gio Ponti Ceramic pen tray Bijenkorf Italy 1969

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare and decorative pen tray, designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramiche Joo in Milano in 1956, is a remarkable piece of design history with a unique connection to one of Ponti’s archi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Wall Mirror Polished Brass 70 x 146 cm for GUBI
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Wall Mirror Polished Brass 70 x 146 cm for GUBI

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Wall Mirror Polished Brass 70 x 146 cm for GUBI

By Gio Ponti, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The F.A. 33 Wall Mirror was originally designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti in 1933 for FontanaArte, the renowned lamp, glass, and mirror manufacturer h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte
Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte

Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Unique sculptural 'Saturn' ceiling light, with an illustrative metal frame ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
Pair of Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino

Pair of Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Armchairs / Lounge Chairs Designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino" and Presented at the VI Triennale di Milano, 1936....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Gio Ponti Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Ceramic tile "water and fire" design Gio Ponti for Gabbianelli, 1989
Ceramic tile "water and fire" design Gio Ponti for Gabbianelli, 1989

Ceramic tile "water and fire" design Gio Ponti for Gabbianelli, 1989

By Gabbianelli, Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Tile with a matte white background glaze with a stylized silkscreen decoration of vases and cornucopias from which water comes out, in pink and light blue colors. Drawing by Gio Pon...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Aluminum

Gio Ponti Italian Stainless Diamond Flatware Set Three Long Ice Tea Spoons 1958
Gio Ponti Italian Stainless Diamond Flatware Set Three Long Ice Tea Spoons 1958

Gio Ponti Italian Stainless Diamond Flatware Set Three Long Ice Tea Spoons 1958

By Gio Ponti, Reed & Barton

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Gio Ponti Italian stainless diamond flatware set of three long ice tea spoons, 1958. Measures: 7 1/2" L x 1 1/8" W x 1/2" H Maker stamped. Italian Gio Ponti designer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Cutlery silver set for twelve in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 36 pieces; 12 spoons, 12 forks, and 12 knives with a steel blade. Set designed by Gio ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Nickel, Stainless Steel

1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti
1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti

1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Art.Krupp Berndorf

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Krupp Milano in the Forties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Krupp and Jolly...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Furniture

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Alpaca

Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo
Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo

Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo

By Gio Ponti

Located in Riverdale, NY

Set of 4 Il Circo (circus) tea cups and saucers from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. Each decorated with a charming Modernist figure of...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 8 “969” Volute Chairs in Ivory Luxury Velvet by Gio Ponti, Montina, 1970s
Set of 8 “969” Volute Chairs in Ivory Luxury Velvet by Gio Ponti, Montina, 1970s

Set of 8 “969” Volute Chairs in Ivory Luxury Velvet by Gio Ponti, Montina, 1970s

By Montina, Gio Ponti

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Originally conceived by Gio Ponti for the VI Triennale di Milano in 1936, this complete set of eight dining chairs was reissued by Montina during the 1970s, faithfully preserving the...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Foam, Ash, Birch, Velvet

Pair of "BP16 Continuum" armchairs, design Gio Ponti for Bonacina, Italy 1963
Pair of "BP16 Continuum" armchairs, design Gio Ponti for Bonacina, Italy 1963

Pair of "BP16 Continuum" armchairs, design Gio Ponti for Bonacina, Italy 1963

By Gio Ponti, Bonacina

Located in Napoli, IT

Bibliography: G. Gramigna, Repertory of Italian Design 1950- 1980, p. 93, Mondadori, 1985; S. Bouilhet-Dumas, D. Forest, S. Licitra, Gio Ponti Archi-Designer, p. 14, Silvana Editoria...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Bamboo, Reed

Italian sideboard by Gio Ponti in wood, polychrome decorative tiles, 1930s
Italian sideboard by Gio Ponti in wood, polychrome decorative tiles, 1930s

Italian sideboard by Gio Ponti in wood, polychrome decorative tiles, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian sideboard by Gio Ponti in wood, polychrome decorative tiles, 1930s Rectangular highboard or sideboard in wood. The front features light and dark wood checkerboard pattern and...

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1930s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy
Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

By Gio Ponti, Schirolli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand carved Mahogany, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli Mantova in good cond...

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

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Laminate, Formica, Mahogany

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 armchair for Cassina. Mod. ‘820’, Italy 1950, Hotel Royal, Naples.
Gio Ponti armchair for Cassina. Mod. ‘820’, Italy 1950, Hotel Royal, Naples.

Gio Ponti armchair for Cassina. Mod. ‘820’, Italy 1950, Hotel Royal, Naples.

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Gio Ponti designed this armchair especially for the Hotel Royal in Naples. The ‘Model 820’ was produced by Cassina in the 1950s. The armchair has a wooden frame and is upholstered in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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 Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti

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

Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy

Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful set of 4 chairs mod."111" by Giò Ponti, with a shaped wooden structure, with padded back and seat and covered in wisteria-colored fabric. Cassina production, Italy, 1950s. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano A vintage art glass bottle in transparent blue glass with green stopper and a green base fused in incalmo technique. ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Art Glass

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

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 Cassina, 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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Set of six "Leggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950
Set of six "Leggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950

Set of six "Leggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Set of six "Leggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950. An iconic design by the famous designer, featuring a solid wood interlocking frame; the distinctive crafts...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

pair of large Gio Ponti wall mirrors from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950
pair of large Gio Ponti wall mirrors from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950

pair of large Gio Ponti wall mirrors from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and very large pair of wall mirrors from Hotel Bristol, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Fontana Arte in 1950 manufactured by Dassi arredamenti This model was made t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe  Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe  Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955

Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955

By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa

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 2 mirrors on the verso walnut,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

20th Century, Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli Slice of Watermelon
20th Century, Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli Slice of Watermelon

20th Century, Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli Slice of Watermelon

By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, Italy, 1960s

Ceramic Plates by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, Italy, 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Ceramic plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi. Four plates and two small bowls with six different color decorations.

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1960s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Murano glass chandelier in the Gio Ponti
Murano glass chandelier in the Gio Ponti

Murano glass chandelier in the Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Large and impressively designed, this six-arm art glass chandelier features six arms and vibrantly colored art glass shades and chrome stems. The vibrant colors and circular cherry a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti, pair flamed wood Headboard, fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
Gio Ponti, pair flamed wood Headboard, fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955

Gio Ponti, pair flamed wood Headboard, fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955

By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. flamed walnut, finish mahogany and metal two tiere...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Walnut Writing Table and Chair Set by Gio Ponti, 1950s
Vintage Walnut Writing Table and Chair Set by Gio Ponti, 1950s

Vintage Walnut Writing Table and Chair Set by Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a stripped chair made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The large table is com...

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

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Metal, Brass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex

By Cassina, 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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano
Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano

Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano

By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Sideboard in Wood and Glass by Gio Ponti 1950s
Sideboard in Wood and Glass by Gio Ponti 1950s

Sideboard in Wood and Glass by Gio Ponti 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Gio Ponti large sideboard in wood with two sliding doors in glass, Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The sideboard comes with the Gio Ponti archives certificate. Gio Ponti (Milan...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Art Deco Fleche Candelabra Lamps Gold Finished
Pair of Gio Ponti Art Deco Fleche Candelabra Lamps Gold Finished

Pair of Gio Ponti Art Deco Fleche Candelabra Lamps Gold Finished

By Christofle, Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

BG SUMMER SALE Pair of early edition Gio Ponti candelabra fleche lamps, an original cornucopia design of interlaced tapered horns framing a sing...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Pewter

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 4

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of four. In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to it...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash, Wood

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 Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti

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

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

Designer : Gio Ponti Item: a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs Manufacturer: (Pierantonio) Bonacina Material: ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Bamboo

Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser
Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser

Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser

By Gio Ponti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Flatware Set, designed by Gio Ponti for Krupp and retailed by Fraser's, Italy, circa 1950's. Each piece is signed. This is a complete vintage set with a five piece place s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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.