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Gio Ponti Furniture

Italian, 1891-1979

An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Gio Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism.

Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

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

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, blue velvet, Italy, 1952, set of 4 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rope, Ash

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 Gio Ponti, Calderoni

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

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 2-Light Wall Sconce in Multicolor

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 2-Light Wall Sconce in Multicolor

By Venini, Gio Ponti

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

set di 4 sedie "leggera" disegnate da Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60
set di 4 sedie "leggera" disegnate da Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60

set di 4 sedie "leggera" disegnate da Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La sedia Leggera è una delle piu iconiche espressioni del design di Gio Ponti disegnata nel 1952. E' frutto di approfonditi studi fatti al tempo per ottenere una sedia molto leggera ...

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

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Straw, Ash

"Quadro Di Luce" polished brass wall lamp by Giò Ponti, limited edition
"Quadro Di Luce" polished brass wall lamp by Giò Ponti, limited edition

"Quadro Di Luce" polished brass wall lamp by Giò Ponti, limited edition

By Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

Measurements: 20 x 80 x 12.5 cm. Sculptural wall lamp with indirect light, handmade, limited and numbered edition, based on the original drawings by Gio Ponti and licensed by Eredi ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy 1957  Mid Century
Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy 1957  Mid Century

Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy 1957 Mid Century

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Superleggera Side Chair by Gio Ponti, model 646, Italy circa 1957 Ash wood and cane. Dimensions: 32.5 h x 16 d x 15.75 w Seat h 18 Preowned restor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

very rare and wonderful patinated set of two lounge chairs no. 516 bei gio ponti
very rare and wonderful patinated set of two lounge chairs no. 516 bei gio ponti

very rare and wonderful patinated set of two lounge chairs no. 516 bei gio ponti

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Munich, DE

very rare and wonderful patinated set of two lounge chairs no. 516 bei gio ponti. rare version in cherrywood - made on special order for an italien villa at lake como. my upholsterer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

GIO PONTI - Ceramic Vase - Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo - ITALY 1930.
GIO PONTI - Ceramic Vase - Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo - ITALY 1930.

GIO PONTI - Ceramic Vase - Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo - ITALY 1930.

By Gio Ponti, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo

Located in Milano, IT

GIO PONTI - Bell vase designed by the architect GIO PONTI is manufactured by RICHARD GINORI. At the plant in MILAN, on the NAVIGLO GRANDE, where There is the church of SAN CRISTOFO...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Pirellone Floor Lamp by Gio Ponti, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1967
Pirellone Floor Lamp by Gio Ponti, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1967

Pirellone Floor Lamp by Gio Ponti, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1967

By Gio Ponti

Located in Toronto, CA

The Pirellone floor lamp by prolific Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891 – 1979) is a column-like form that emits a warm ambient light. Released in 1967, it stands six fee...

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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, England

This classic, elegant design by Gio Ponti employs his distinctive tapering edges and legs to great effect, liberating the ponderous lines of preceding decades and expressing the lift...

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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Red Corduroy Velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Red Corduroy Velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Red Corduroy Velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950

By Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian two-seat sofa in red corduroy velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950s Extremely rare red corduroy sofa from fifties, coming from Grand Hote...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot Arthur Krupp Italy 1930
Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot Arthur Krupp Italy 1930

Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot Arthur Krupp Italy 1930

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in Palermo, PA

This iconic Italian coffee pot was designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp and is a beautiful example of his timeless approach to functional design. ...

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

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Metal, Silver Plate

Altamira Catalog Circa 1956
Altamira Catalog Circa 1956

Altamira Catalog Circa 1956

By Gio Ponti, Altamira

Located in New York, NY

Mid-1950’s catalog for the fabled Altamira design center, located at 18 E 50th St in New York City, one of the top U.S. venues for high-end Italian design. Altamira commissioned a li...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Paper

Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945
Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945

Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"

By Gio Ponti, Art.Krupp Berndorf

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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Mod. 687 Walnut Stools / Ottomans by Gio Ponti for Cassina, c.1953
Pair of Mod. 687 Walnut Stools / Ottomans by Gio Ponti for Cassina, c.1953

Pair of Mod. 687 Walnut Stools / Ottomans by Gio Ponti for Cassina, c.1953

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of Model '687' walnut stools / ottomans designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, c.1953. With great sculptural lines and elegant tapered legs, these stools will mak...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Gio Ponti Ceramic Box for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo, Italy, 1927
Gio Ponti Ceramic Box for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo, Italy, 1927

Gio Ponti Ceramic Box for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo, Italy, 1927

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo

Located in Malmö, SE

A glazed and hand painted porcelain box and cover with figural serpent finial. Model no. 5709, 'The passions of man'. Designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Milan, Italy, circa 1...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Gio Ponti 'Vendemmia' series two tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s
Gio Ponti 'Vendemmia' series two tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s

Gio Ponti 'Vendemmia' series two tiles for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti two 'Vendemmia' series tiles in frames for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1920s Fully marked.   

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Gio Ponti Armchairs for Hotel Royal by Dassi
Gio Ponti Armchairs for Hotel Royal by Dassi

Gio Ponti Armchairs for Hotel Royal by Dassi

By Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of wingback armchairs designed by famed architect and furniture maker Gio Ponti for the Hotel Royal in Naples, Italy in 1953. Manufactured by Das...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Walnut, Glass, and Brass Console Table Designed by Gio Ponti
Walnut, Glass, and Brass Console Table Designed by Gio Ponti

Walnut, Glass, and Brass Console Table Designed by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Stamford, CT

A walnut console table designed by Gio Ponti. Having a grid etched into the glass top with ribbed legs terminating in brass sabot. Designed for the "F.A. home" in Palermo. Produced i...

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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Walnut

Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s

Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s

By Cleto Munari, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century silver-plated serving plate, centerpiece or vide poche, designed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari and produced in Italy during the 1980s. Signed on the top by Gio Ponti and bears the Cleto Munari stamp underneath. In fabulous conditions, with no scratches on the upper surface, 4 pieces currently available. Its sleek and efficient design, composed of two subtly offset concentric planes, makes this object not only functional but also a masterclass in geometric elegance, perfectly reflecting the artistic vision of Ponti. This rare piece is ideal to enrich a mid-century modern living room, dining table, or a minimalist bar setup. Dimensions (cm): Diameter – 32 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...

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

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Metal, Silver Plate

1930s Gio' Ponti Design for Arthur Krupp Milano Bowl
1930s Gio' Ponti Design for Arthur Krupp Milano Bowl

1930s Gio' Ponti Design for Arthur Krupp Milano Bowl

By Gio Ponti

Located in Biella, IT

Gio' Ponti design bowl for Arthur Krupp Milano years 1930 rare typology the bowl, is in good vintage condition Measure; diameter 15 inches with ha...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is a beautiful piece of furniture that showcases the designer's signature style. Made of solid teak wood, the desk features a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. The piece also features brass feet and details, which add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The desk top - with a dimension of 161x80.5cm (WxD) - has ample surface space for writing and working and the three drawers provide ample storage for documents and office supplies...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Edited by Lumi Original Italian 1960s Pair of Brass & Steel Sconces
Gio Ponti Edited by Lumi Original Italian 1960s Pair of Brass & Steel Sconces

Gio Ponti Edited by Lumi Original Italian 1960s Pair of Brass & Steel Sconces

By Gio Ponti

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of original model 575 sconces designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and produced by the renowned firm Lumi in the 1960s. These sconces feature a slee...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Ashwood Leggera 646 Italian Chairs, 1950s
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Ashwood Leggera 646 Italian Chairs, 1950s

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Ashwood Leggera 646 Italian Chairs, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-century chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Made of solid ashwood structure with original upholstery. Discover the timeless ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood, Upholstery

Six Leggere chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Six Leggere chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Six Leggere chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, IT

Six Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Born out of the designer's desire to create a lightweight yet durable chair from 1949, he began by drawing inspiration from Chiavarine c...

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1950s Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Leather, Ash, Fir

Cassina Pair of Italian White Velvet Armchairs, of Transatlantic Ship "Augustus"
Cassina Pair of Italian White Velvet Armchairs, of Transatlantic Ship "Augustus"

Cassina Pair of Italian White Velvet Armchairs, of Transatlantic Ship "Augustus"

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Pair of armchairs with white velvet cover and walnut legs. Design for the transatlantic ship "Augustus". Production Cassina, Italy, 1950. Literature: Paolo Piccione, Gio Ponti Le Nav...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

Located in Aci Castello, IT

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Furniture

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Alpaca

Gio Ponti, Polsino Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Gio Ponti, Polsino Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Gio Ponti, Polsino Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Guzzini

Located in Renens, CH

A very rare Polsino lamp designed by Gio Ponti for Guzzini during the late 1960s: The table lamp has a tubular design built up with an acrylic diffusor and a chromed metal backplate...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 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

Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s
Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s

Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Vicenza, VI

A Murano glass vase designed by Gio Ponti for Venini, made between the 1950s and 1960s. This model features polychrome cane work, achieved by combining and fusing colored glass eleme...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori vase ceramic gold red 1940 Italy.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Armchairs, Mod. 803, Design by Gio Ponti, Cassina Production Italy, 1954
Pair of Armchairs, Mod. 803, Design by Gio Ponti, Cassina Production Italy, 1954

Pair of Armchairs, Mod. 803, Design by Gio Ponti, Cassina Production Italy, 1954

By Gio Ponti

Located in Napoli, IT

Pair of armchairs, mod. 803, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1954. Full restored and newly upholster in cotton velvet rust with rust satin sides. Bibliography...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Wood

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Green/Opalin Mole

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Green/Opalin Mole

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 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 for Richard Ginori Vase in Terracotta and Gold, 1930s
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Vase in Terracotta and Gold, 1930s

Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Vase in Terracotta and Gold, 1930s

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Tilburg, NL

Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori vase in terracotta and gold, Italy, 1930s. It is a wonderful little gem, this vase designed by Gio Ponti and made by Richard Ginori in the 1930s. Great simple design and beautiful contrast between the terracotta and the gold. Part of a series of terracotta and gold bowls...

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

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Pottery

Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table
Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table

Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table

By Gio Ponti

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Travertine

Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s
Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s

Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rare 12-person alpacca cutlery set designed by Gio Ponti for Argenterie Calderoni, Milan around the 1960s. The set revisits a cutlery service designed in the 1940s by the same design...

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

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Silver, Brass

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s
Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee set for the XI Triennale, Italy 1930s.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Alpaca

GIO PONTI Pair of single bed headboards in burnished brass and polished brass, ITALY, 1950
GIO PONTI Pair of single bed headboards in burnished brass and polished brass, ITALY, 1950

GIO PONTI Pair of single bed headboards in burnished brass and polished brass, ITALY, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

GIO PONTI - A pair of single bed headboards with exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a hammered and burnished brass frame with polished brass details and foot tips. Both headboards a...

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

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Brass

Fato Metal Table or Wall Lamp by Gio Ponti for Artemide, Italy
Fato Metal Table or Wall Lamp by Gio Ponti for Artemide, Italy

Fato Metal Table or Wall Lamp by Gio Ponti for Artemide, Italy

By Artemide, Gio Ponti

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Designed by Gio Ponti in 1969, 'Fato' is a luminous object with a dual function: a lamp and a display cabinet Enclosed within a square frame, the metal screens create an effect that ...

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2010s Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal

Elegant Matching Set of Four White Gio Ponti Livia Chairs
Elegant Matching Set of Four White Gio Ponti Livia Chairs

Elegant Matching Set of Four White Gio Ponti Livia Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

A matching set of four Livia chairs, originally designed by Giò Ponti in 1937 and produced as high-quality 21st-century re-editions by L'Abbate. The Livia chair was created for the ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Beech

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 Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

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

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

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

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Grey

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Grey

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 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

Original "Leggera" Chair, Design Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1949
Original "Leggera" Chair, Design Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1949

Original "Leggera" Chair, Design Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1949

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid Cassina chair model " leggera" Gio Ponti design ,first version with upholstered seat, forerunner of the model "superleggera "arrived only a few years later, with the adoptio...

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1940s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood, Ash

Gio Ponti for Ugo Pollice Model 546 Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Gio Ponti for Ugo Pollice Model 546 Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

Gio Ponti for Ugo Pollice Model 546 Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti Table Lamp in Chrome and White Shade Model 546. This lamp was designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Ugo Pollice Illuminazione during the 1940s. Gio Ponti was an icon o...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Four Gio Ponti Dining Chairs for M. Singer & Sons, 1950s
Set of Four Gio Ponti Dining Chairs for M. Singer & Sons, 1950s

Set of Four Gio Ponti Dining Chairs for M. Singer & Sons, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons

Located in Hamburg, PA

This elegant set of four mid-century modern Model #602 dining chairs is designed by icon Gio Ponti and produced for M. Singer & Sons (New York / Chicago). Featuring a sleek walnut-fi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rush, Walnut

GIO PONTI - Richard Ginori - Pittoria di Doccia - 5 piatti in porcellana - 1929
GIO PONTI - Richard Ginori - Pittoria di Doccia - 5 piatti in porcellana - 1929

GIO PONTI - Richard Ginori - Pittoria di Doccia - 5 piatti in porcellana - 1929

By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

GIO PONTI - 5 Piatti in porcellana del 1929,. della manifattura RICHARD GINORI - PITTORIA DI DOCCIA. I piatti sono in perfetto stato, bellissimi anche per decorare una parete, vengono venduti sia singolarmente che tutti insieme. Il prezzo...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Porcelain

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco  Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco  Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rattan, Ash

Gio Ponti Porcelain Bottle with Relief Decoration by Richard Ginori 1930s Italy
Gio Ponti Porcelain Bottle with Relief Decoration by Richard Ginori 1930s Italy

Gio Ponti Porcelain Bottle with Relief Decoration by Richard Ginori 1930s Italy

By Doccia Porcelain, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

A golden porcelain bottle with the application of hand-modeled white flowers in relief this beautiful piece was designed by the Italian master Gio Ponti and manufactured by Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia between 1923 and 1938. This porcelain bottle was originally presented at the 1935 Paris exhibition L'art italien des XIX et XX siècles. The manufacturer brand 'Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia' is visible under the base. The design of this piece was documented in the Gio Ponti catalog shaped in close collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives and its founder Salvatore Licitra, edited by Taschen. The history of the Ginori Manufactory began in Doccia, just a stone's throw away from Florence, when in 1735 Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori started a porcelain factory which was destined to become a worldwide icon of style. The eighteenth-century is a key century for the development of porcelain in Europe, in this period the first manufactures are born, fed by new styles and international trends. In stately homes, palaces and courtyards, the precious porcelain of the Doccia Manufactory is synonymous with elegance and refinement. The passage from the nineteenth, the century of reason to that of feeling marks a new chapter in the development of artistic taste and the manufacture of porcelain. Florence becomes the scene of a controversy between the academic supporters of the Beautiful ideal and the naturalists promulgators of the beautiful natural Since 1806 the direction of the Manifattura passed to Leopoldo Carlo Ginori Lisci who initiates a process of profound renewal. In 1986 The Manifattura expanded and the Richard Ginori Ceramic Company is born. The tradition of master craftsmen meets new technologies and the creations are perfected thanks to the use of new patents From 1923 to 1933 the artistic direction of the Manifattura was entrusted to Gio Ponti. The master is responsible for introducing highly innovative elements with sensitivity and respect for the taste for the ancient, and for the oriental culture. In 1925 at the Universal Exposition in Paris, the Manifattura and its artistic director were awarded the assignment to both of a Grand Prix. The Manufactory was renewed by relying on the experience of the greatest Italian designers of the time: Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, Sergio Asti, Achille Castiglioni, Gabriele Devecchi, Candido Fior...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Gio Ponti for F.lli Calderoni Set of 2 Tureens and 2 Coffee Makers, Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti for F.lli Calderoni Set of 2 Tureens and 2 Coffee Makers, Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti for F.lli Calderoni Set of 2 Tureens and 2 Coffee Makers, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

Located in Naples, IT

A set of two nickel silver coffee pots and two serving tureens designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Fratelli Calderoni in the 1950s. They were used in hotels and are marked on the b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of curved armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino production 1940s, wooden frame, goose down cushions, padding and upholstery in original satin fabric of the time, the ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Satin, Beech

Gio Ponti Iconic Coffee Table with Certificate of Authenticity
Gio Ponti Iconic Coffee Table with Certificate of Authenticity

Gio Ponti Iconic Coffee Table with Certificate of Authenticity

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

An original X form iconic Gio Ponti table in cherry wood with a circular glass top for Fondazione Garzanti di Forli - Interiors. This fabulous piece was in the private collection of the Ponti family in Florence and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity...

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1960s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Black & White Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Black & White Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Black & White Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Black & White Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rattan, Ash

Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Three serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties. They have been especially made for hotel use, they are marked on the bottom. They have...

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

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Alpaca

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Furniture

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Rattan, Ash

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.