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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
Pair of Biancamano Wicker Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy 1950s
Pair of Biancamano Wicker Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy 1950s

Pair of Biancamano Wicker Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy 1950s

By Bonacina, Gio Ponti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati in the 1950s and produced by Bonacina. Handcrafted in woven wicker, these chairs stand out for their sculptural s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wicker

Set d 6 chairs Superleggera, Gio Ponti, Cassina
Set d 6 chairs Superleggera, Gio Ponti, Cassina

Set d 6 chairs Superleggera, Gio Ponti, Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This incredible set of 6 Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1950 embodies the elegance and lightness of modern aesthetics. These iconic chairs feature clean, sl...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Rare Set of Three Three-Arm Sconces, Italy, 1920s
Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Rare Set of Three Three-Arm Sconces, Italy, 1920s

Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Rare Set of Three Three-Arm Sconces, Italy, 1920s

By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia exquisite early and rare set of three 3-arm sconces or wall lights with elegantly draped arms radiating upwards from central foliate motif and ending in i...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Hight Back Chiavarina Chair Gio Ponti attributed for SAC Chiavari
1950s Hight Back Chiavarina Chair Gio Ponti attributed for SAC Chiavari

1950s Hight Back Chiavarina Chair Gio Ponti attributed for SAC Chiavari

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful pair of "Chiavarine" high-backed chairs, expertly made in the 1950s in Chiavari by S.A.C. in the style of Gio Ponti. Made with French-polished beech wood in mahogany color ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Gio Ponti Furniture

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Beech

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

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 Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

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

Vase 'Pot' 1930, Multi-Color Round Shape, Majolica, Giò Ponti
Vase 'Pot' 1930, Multi-Color Round Shape, Majolica, Giò Ponti

Vase 'Pot' 1930, Multi-Color Round Shape, Majolica, Giò Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

Pot of Majolica 1930, signed Ginori model 1208-3130, accompanied by an authentic archives Gio' Ponti.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Maiolica

Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition
Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition

Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully preserved two‑seat Dezza sofa, originally designed in 1965 by the legendary Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and produced by Poltrona Frau. This 2011 edition, f...

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

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957
Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957 A rare and beautiful example of Gio Ponti's lightworks, this rectangular applique geometrically splits and analogically dims the sources, hiding the bulbs behind five separated elements, each one with a different shape and height. Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century. Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern. Arredoluce was a small-scale lighting manufacturer founded by Angelo Lelli in postwar Italy, a hotbed of inventive industrial design. The company produced lamps and fixtures by several significant Italian designers, including brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, whose Tubino desk lamp, released by Arredoluce in 1949, typified their ability to reduce designs to their most essential while maintaining sculptural appeal; made to accommodate a small fluorescent tube recently arrived on the Italian market, the lamp itself is only slightly larger than its bulb. Arredoluce would also produce lighting by Ettore Sottsass, though the company’s best-known designs, variations on a floor lamp with a slender column, pivoting arms that allowed for maximum flexibility of use, and enameled metal conical shades, is attributed to Lelli. Ponti's designs for Arredoluce often featured clean lines, geometric shapes, and a combination of traditional and modern elements. His lighting fixtures were known for their functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs. Some of his notable works for Arredoluce include the "Luminator" floor lamp, the "Bilia" table lamp, and the "Mod 607...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Molteni&C D.552.2 Rosewood Coffee Table by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.552.2 Rosewood Coffee Table by Gio Ponti

Molteni&C D.552.2 Rosewood Coffee Table by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

With a triangular shape and intriguing intersection of wood and glass, this distinctive coffee table will invite conversation. Reminiscent of a airplane propeller, the geometry of th...

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2010s Italian Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Rosewood

Six dinner plates by Richrd Ginori with a design by Gio Ponti
Six dinner plates by Richrd Ginori with a design by Gio Ponti

Six dinner plates by Richrd Ginori with a design by Gio Ponti

By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Six dinner plates by Richrd Ginori with a design by Gio Ponti, 1935. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Milan in 1921 and initially a...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Porcelain

1935s Art Deco Ceramic Soup Tureen by Gio Ponti for S.C. Richard
1935s Art Deco Ceramic Soup Tureen by Gio Ponti for S.C. Richard

1935s Art Deco Ceramic Soup Tureen by Gio Ponti for S.C. Richard

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A ceramic soup tureen manufactured by S. C. Richard in Italy in the 1935, decor representing a sail boat has been designed by Gio Ponti. Soup tureen was part of a dinner service, it'...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s
Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s

Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Musk" Sculpture 1970s

By Gio Ponti, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian sculpture ‘Cuckolded Mask” in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini with the manufacturer’s mark engraved, Italy 1970s Please note that the item...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Silver Plate

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp, 1940
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp, 1940

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp, 1940

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

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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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Silver-Plated Alpacca Sugar Bowl and Creamer by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Silver-Plated Alpacca Sugar Bowl and Creamer by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Silver-Plated Alpacca Sugar Bowl and Creamer by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of silver-plated alpacca vessels designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni, comprising a footed covered sugar bowl and creamer with hinged lid. Both pieces rest on pedesta...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Silver Plate

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

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

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These four chairs are designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. They exhibit Ponti's signature minimalist style, blending simplicity with elegance. The frames ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

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 Paolo De Poli, 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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Copper, Enamel

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

"Tavolino 1932" Coffee Table Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte
"Tavolino 1932" Coffee Table Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte

"Tavolino 1932" Coffee Table Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Tavolino 1932" is a classic coffee table, originally designed by Gio' Ponti in 1932 and manufactured by FontanaArte, made of two 0.59" th. discs of float glass and featuring a frame in polished nickel plated brass. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: Ø 24", H. 24" GIO' PONTI, right from the start, was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design as an eclectic character. He graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1920 and was art director for Richard Ginori from 1923-1930. In 1926, with editor Gianni Mazzocchi, he founded the magazine Domus, staying on as editor until his death. He was invited to take over the art direction of Luigi Fontana in 1931 and in 1932 he founded FontanaArte with Pietro Chiesa. He was one of the promoters of the Compasso d’Oro Award and a founder member of the ADI (Italian association for industrial design), as well as curating programmes for the Milan Triennale on many events and teaching at Milan Polytechnic. He designed numerous famous public and private buildings, including the houses in Via De Togni, the tower-house in Corso Venezia, offices for RAI and Ferrania, the Littoria tower in Parco Sempione, the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Taranto Cathedral, Villa Planchart in Caracas and Denver Museum of Modern Art. In the field of design he created timeless furniture, lighting and objects for FontanaArte, as well as the Superleggera chair and furniture for Cassina, Christofle cutlery and Richard Ginori china.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

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 Gio Ponti, Christofle

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, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six
Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six

Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Renens, CH

The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti; Designed in 1952, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight and elegant...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury
Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury

Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and important wingback armchair from the design master Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, designed in the 1940s and produced in the 1950s Italy, an innovative sleek design of m...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Model 2184 Walnut, Cane and Brass Credenza
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Model 2184 Walnut, Cane and Brass Credenza

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Model 2184 Walnut, Cane and Brass Credenza

By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Model 2184 Mid Century Walnut, Cane and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take ...

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

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Brass

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Yellow Fabric and Walnut, Italy, Late 1930s
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Yellow Fabric and Walnut, Italy, Late 1930s

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Yellow Fabric and Walnut, Italy, Late 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the late 1930s. The model was first presented at the VI Triennale di Milano in 1936, in an exhibit...

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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Linen, Satin, Silk, Upholstery, 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 Brass Flower Holder for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1940s
Gio Ponti Brass Flower Holder for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1940s

Gio Ponti Brass Flower Holder for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1940s

By Gio Ponti, Nino Ferrari

Located in Milan, IT

Italian brass flower vase, circa 1940s, attributed to Gio Ponti. The piece features a softly rounded, hammered brass body with a warm, naturally aged patina. The upper rim is fitted ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

1950s Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs New Josef Frank Hawaii Fabric
1950s Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs New Josef Frank Hawaii Fabric

1950s Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs New Josef Frank Hawaii Fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage pair of 1950s Gio Ponti Superleggara Chairs. Superleggara is Italian for “super light” and these chairs are every bit of that. Weighing in at less than 4 lbs, they are physically light and with the tapered angled pieces of wood they are visually light as well. Newly upholstered in Josef Frank Hawaii...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Gio ponti Pincipi Chair For Cassina
Gio ponti Pincipi Chair For Cassina

Gio ponti Pincipi Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio ponti Pincipi Chair For Cassina A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect and Cassina. Gio Ponti’s unmistakable ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect Ponti and Cassina. Gio P...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ash, Leather, Fabric

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 Molteni & C, Gio Ponti

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 Signed Venini Twelve-Arm Chandelier
Gio Ponti Signed Venini Twelve-Arm Chandelier

Gio Ponti Signed Venini Twelve-Arm Chandelier

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

This stunning piece will not only light up a room, but it will be the star of the show! This chandelier, in multicolored Murano glass, is made up of twelve arms, extending from a cen...

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20th Century Italian Gio Ponti Furniture

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Murano Glass

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Calderoni...

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

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Alpaca

Gio Ponti Set of Three Hexagonal Coffee Tables in Wood and Metal I.S.A. 1950s
Gio Ponti Set of Three Hexagonal Coffee Tables in Wood and Metal I.S.A. 1950s

Gio Ponti Set of Three Hexagonal Coffee Tables in Wood and Metal I.S.A. 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of three hexagonal coffee tables with legs in painted metal and wooden/laminate top, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA, 1950s, Italy, Literature: Fabio Fioroni, Alessandr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

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 for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s

Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Almelo, NL

Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s This midcentury Italian sofa is undeniably elegant and comfortable. Its unique design boasts a gentl...

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

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Bouclé, Beech

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

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Home and Garden series, wooden structure, goose down cushions, padding and covering in original textured fabric of the time, kept in excellen...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric

Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé and Gilt Metal Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo exceptional pair of sculptural lounge chairs or armchairs with gilt metal legs, Italy, 1950s. Beautifully proportioned and highly sculptural, the chairs ar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

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

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 Cassina, Gio Ponti

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

1930s Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Art Deco Italian Copper Vase
1930s Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Art Deco Italian Copper Vase

1930s Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Art Deco Italian Copper Vase

By Gio Ponti, Nino Ferrari

Located in Brescia, IT

Wrought copper vase "Nino Ferrari" engraved on the base Perfect condition.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Copper

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship pieces in the partnership between Gio Ponti, Cesare Cassina and the company’s joinery ...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Steel

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of twelve. The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio Ponti for Editions ISA, Bergamo, circa 1955. This sofa features a high back, wingback ...

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

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Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Bouclé, Elm

Pair of Framed Ceramic Tiles by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
Pair of Framed Ceramic Tiles by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori

Pair of Framed Ceramic Tiles by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A charming pair of 1930s tiles designed by renowned architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for the prestigious Italian ceramics house Richard Ginori. ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic, Pine, Paint

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

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 Model 116 Dining Chair for Singer and Sons Produced By Giordano Chiesa
Gio Ponti Model 116 Dining Chair for Singer and Sons Produced By Giordano Chiesa

Gio Ponti Model 116 Dining Chair for Singer and Sons Produced By Giordano Chiesa

By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa

Located in Coronado, CA

This Gio Ponti Model 116 chair was produced in the 1950s by Giordano Chiesa for Singer and Sons cabinet shops in New York City. We had this piece lovingly restored and upholstered in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

large Gio Ponti coffee table, walnut and Fontana arte thick glass, 1940
large Gio Ponti coffee table, walnut and Fontana arte thick glass, 1940

large Gio Ponti coffee table, walnut and Fontana arte thick glass, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Gio Ponti coffee table with an important Fontana arte glass top, 1950 walnut, glass and brass feet very good original condition measures: height: 49cm ; 113 x 54 cm ; glass thickne...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

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 Gio Ponti, Cassina

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

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino Dining Table 1930s
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino Dining Table 1930s

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino Dining Table 1930s

By Casa e Giardino, 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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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood, Nutwood

Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve

Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve

By Reed & Barton, Gio Ponti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful and complete service for twelve in the Diamond pattern by Gio Ponti. The line was designed in 1958 in collaboration with Italian archite...

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

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Sterling Silver

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 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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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Walnut and Leather Side Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Walnut and Leather Side Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Walnut and Leather Side Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of Italian side chairs by Gio Ponti, from to the 1950s mid-century period in walnut with restored in a beautiful tan leather upholstery with nailhead trim. The design is chara...

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

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti by Calderoni Italian Design Alpacca Metal Serving Coffee Set
Gio Ponti by Calderoni Italian Design Alpacca Metal Serving Coffee Set

Gio Ponti by Calderoni Italian Design Alpacca Metal Serving Coffee Set

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Brescia, IT

Gio Ponti "Parco Dei Principi Hotel" series by Calderoni, 1940s. Silver alpacca metal excellent condiction. Measures: H 15, H 13, H 12.  

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

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

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

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Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Lugo, IT

Single-flower silver alpaca vase by Gio Ponti for Calderoni. Photo conditions Thanks

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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Alpaca

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

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.