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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
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

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

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

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 - RICHARD GINORI Ceramics - SAN CRISTOFORO - Made in Italy 1929.
GIO PONTI - RICHARD GINORI Ceramics - SAN CRISTOFORO - Made in Italy 1929.

GIO PONTI - RICHARD GINORI Ceramics - SAN CRISTOFORO - Made in Italy 1929.

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

GIO PONTI - A vase by RICHARD GINORI, produced in the SAN CRISTOFORO factory in MILAN, is designed by architect GIO PONTI , in the late 1920s, when he was still the director . THE va...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories
Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories

Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories

By Altamira, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled Altamira design center located at 18 East 50th St in New York City. Per the introduction, “Altamira is the only center in this country where Interior-Architecture by Italy’s foremost architects is represented together with furniture, handicrafts, accessories and every other element essential to the modern interior.” Altamira commissioned a line of furniture from Gio Ponti in 1953, crafted by Giordano Chiesa in Milan. Included were a number of Ponti’s iconic mid-century designs—the Distex lounge chair and a self-described masterpiece, the two-drawer desk, model AP 1025, are shown in the present catalog. Shown, too, are furniture designs by Ponti’s fellow “interior architects” and designers Marco Zanuso (produced by Arflex Milano), Enrberto Carboni, Enrico Peresutti of BBPR, Carlo Pagani, Enrico Taglietti, Nino Zancada, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Ignacio Gardella...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Paper

Large Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
Large Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs

Large Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare and important pair of high back lounge chairs with wood frames and upholstered seats and backs by Gio Ponti Newly Upholstered

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1950s Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Coral Red Velvet and Beech, Asko, Finland, 1957
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Coral Red Velvet and Beech, Asko, Finland, 1957

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Coral Red Velvet and Beech, Asko, Finland, 1957

By Asko, Gio Ponti

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1954. The particular model, numbered '1410,' was produced by the well-known Finnish manufacturer Asko in the late 1950s. Asko held the...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Gio Ponti Bilia lamp, model 2474 Fontana Arte Italy, 1967
Gio Ponti Bilia lamp, model 2474 Fontana Arte Italy, 1967

Gio Ponti Bilia lamp, model 2474 Fontana Arte Italy, 1967

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic piece of Italian design, this Gio Ponti Bilia lamp, model 2474, crafted by Fontana Arte in 1967, exemplifies mid-century modern elegance...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Schirolli, Gio Ponti

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

An Italian cabinet designed by Gio Ponti for Dassi c. 1950
An Italian cabinet designed by Gio Ponti for Dassi c. 1950

An Italian cabinet designed by Gio Ponti for Dassi c. 1950

By Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A cabinet of handsome proportions and made by Gio Ponti for Dassi. A certificate of authenticity from Gio Ponti archives accompanies the piece. Classic Italian mid-century flair, wit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany

Gio Ponti Rare Pair of Benches in Walnut and Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1930s
Gio Ponti Rare Pair of Benches in Walnut and Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1930s

Gio Ponti Rare Pair of Benches in Walnut and Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti early rare pair of benches with walnut frames and ivory bouclé fabric, Italy, 1930s. These elegant benches have a graceful frame with curved cabriole tapering legs connecte...

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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano
Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano

Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

An early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, Milano. manufacturers marks. really nice patina. Waxy silver finish, quite used and lots of character. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Silver Plate

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished walnut tapering legs. These chic armchairs have the classic shape of a wingback chair, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood, Bouclé

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 Fratelli Calderoni
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

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Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

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

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

Set of 8 Gio Ponti for Cassina 646 Leggera Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Gio Ponti for Cassina 646 Leggera Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Gio Ponti for Cassina 646 Leggera Dining Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Astoria, NY

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) for Cassina Set of Eight "646 Leggera" Dining Chairs, black lacquered ash wood and upholstered seats. 32.5" H x 17" W x 18" D; seat 18" H. Provenance...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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

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

By Gio Ponti, I.S.A. Italy

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of six 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, Alessandra ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

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 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

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

"Orgues” Silver-Plated Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christolfe, 1969
"Orgues” Silver-Plated Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christolfe, 1969

"Orgues” Silver-Plated Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christolfe, 1969

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

"Orgues” Silver Vase Designed by Jacques Sitoleux for Christolfe 1969 DIMENSIONS Height: 12-1/2 inches Width: 5-1/8 inches Dept...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Gio Ponti, in good condition. The seat backrest of singl...

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

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Leather, Walnut

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 14
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 14

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 14

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

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 Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti

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

A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs. (Model #602)
A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs. (Model #602)

A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs. (Model #602)

By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

Manufacturer: Cassina model #601 Date made: circa 1950 Material: walnut and fabric Size: 17.5”w x 20”d x 34”h Country: Italy Literature: Gio Ponti. Ugo La Pietra. Rizzoli Milan...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of bergère armchairs, Alata Mod. 820 armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently uphols...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Leggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Leggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957

Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Leggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957

By Gio Ponti

Located in Kampen, NL

Set of two Leggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1957. Constructed from solid ash wood and painted black, each chair features a woven straw seat for comfort and du...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Straw, Ash

Gio Ponti Chair mod. 110 with Fornasetti Original Fabric for Cassina 1953
Gio Ponti Chair mod. 110 with Fornasetti Original Fabric for Cassina 1953

Gio Ponti Chair mod. 110 with Fornasetti Original Fabric for Cassina 1953

By Gio Ponti, Cassina, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Conversano, IT

Extraordinary Model 110 chair, designed by Gio Ponti in 1951 and produced by Cassina, unanimously recognized as one of the highest and most refined expressions of Italian postwar des...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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

Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Art Glass

Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950

Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950

By Arredamenti ISA, Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of blu velvet GIO PONTI bergere armchair, manufactured by ISA Arredamenti Bergamo, circa 1950. This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Small 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI
Gio Ponti Small 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI

Gio Ponti Small 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI

By Gubi, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti Small 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI Ponti created the 'Randaccio' Mirror in 1925 for his home on Via Randaccio in Milan. Characterized by its atypical crown-like detailing ...

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

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Brass

Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo Hexagonal Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo Hexagonal Coffee Table, Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo Hexagonal Coffee Table, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Naples, IT

Hexagonal-shaped wooden coffee table with a wooden top and fitted with triangular black-painted metal legs designed by Gio' Ponti in the 1950s for the Italian firm ISA Bergamo. It pr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy
Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy

Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A rare and beautiful striking planter designed by Gio Ponti during the 1930's for Italian manufacturer Richard Ginori, which still is in production today doing collaborations with fa...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in Firenze, IT

Unique piece. “Grissinato” turned wood box with decorated blue crystal, blue corrugated crystal lid, hand-decorated. “Pipe smoking man” decoration. Designed by masters Gio Ponti &...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Crystal, 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

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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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Set, tea Pot, sugar and bowl, for A. Krupp
Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Set, tea Pot, sugar and bowl, for A. Krupp

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Set, tea Pot, sugar and bowl, for A. Krupp

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Gio Ponti, A large Mid-Century Silver Plated 75CL Tea Pot with sugar, breakfast bowl and a small dish, for Arthur Krupp. (4 items) Designed for the VI triennale, 1930's to 1950's. d...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chair for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952 The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan cra...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash

Writing Desk by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
Writing Desk by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s

Writing Desk by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Designed in Italy during the 1940s, this writing desk reflects Gio Ponti’s signature approach to modern design—elegant, streamlined, and highly functional. The desk features a total ...

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1940s Italian 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 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 Pair of Armchairs mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 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

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

Gio Ponti Set of Four Painted and Gilded Iron Armchairs, 1948
Gio Ponti Set of Four Painted and Gilded Iron Armchairs, 1948

Gio Ponti Set of Four Painted and Gilded Iron Armchairs, 1948

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti set of four painted and gilded Iron armchairs 1948.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Iron

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

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 Nobilis, Gio Ponti

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

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

Lettera Disegnata Gray Carpet by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Amini

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

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 for Venini Morandiane Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper, Signed
Gio Ponti for Venini Morandiane Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper, Signed

Gio Ponti for Venini Morandiane Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper, Signed

By Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini for Venini tall “A Canne” striped bottle or decanter with matching stopper. 18” tall. Created in the Venini workshop in Murano Italy, an island ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Blown Glass

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini
Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Chicago, IL

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini Silver-Plated Metal made in Italy 1978 Dimensions: 13½ h × 3¾ w × 3¼ d in

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

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 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 Cassina, Gio Ponti

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 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 Leggera Chair in Black Lacquered Wood and Original Grey Seat. 1951
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair in Black Lacquered Wood and Original Grey Seat. 1951

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair in Black Lacquered Wood and Original Grey Seat. 1951

By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair in Black Lacquered Wood and Original Grey Seat. Italy 1951

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

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.