"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini, 1978 Openwork metal sheet.
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Sculptures
Metal
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.
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini, 1978 Openwork metal sheet.
Metal
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...
Copper, Enamel
Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Silver metal model hand 5 fingers designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini in 1978. Signed. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Milan in 19...
Metal
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...
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti for Lino Sabattini Sculpture in Metal "Horned Mask," Italy 1970
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Silver-plated metal sculpture titled "Horned Mask" designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria. It features an engraved signature on the side. this sculpture is p...
Metal
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori I PELLEGRINI Turtle Figurine Designed Circa 1924 Italy
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very rare and unique turtle figurine designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori. This design was first introduced by Gio Ponti for Richar...
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Hands, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his Craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Metal
20th Century, Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Maschera Cornuta, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his Craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Metal
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008. Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
Silver Plate
20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Bird Decorative Object
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Torino, Piemonte
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Enamel
Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
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
Metal, Silver Plate
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Brass plate by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari
By Cleto Munari, Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
Brass plate designed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari. The plate is part of Cleto Munari's contemporary forms collection, designed by Gio Ponti and made by Gft. Made entirely of brass...
Brass
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Diavolo, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Metal
Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini Italian Silver-Plated "Hand" Sculpture 1978
By Gio Ponti, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sculpture ‘Hand’ in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini in 1978 with the manufacturer’s mark and the author’s name engraved. Please note that ...
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti Green Ovoid Ceramic Glazed Shingles Tiles 100, by PdP Hotel Roma, 1964
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive group of 100 ovoid shingles tiles, glazed earthenware by Gio Ponti produced by Ceramica JOO for the wall decoration of the Hotel Parco dei Principi,Roma 1964 Measures: He...
Ceramic
Original 1978 Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture For Sabbatini *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
By Gio Ponti
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Considered by many as being one of the most important and influential designers and architects of the 20th century Acquired are delighted to offer for sale this original Gio Ponti ha...
Silver Plate
Silvered Metal Sculpture "Ex Voto per il diavolo" by Gio Ponti for Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Silvered metal sculpture "Ex Voto Per Il Diavolo" by the Italian designer Gio Ponti for Sabattini. Made in Italy in 1978. Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark to rev...
Metal, Steel
Sculpture "Horned Mask" Silvered Metal by Gio Ponti for Sabattini, Italy 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful a silver metal sculpture of horned mask (Maschera Cornuta) designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini. Made in Italy in the 1978.
Metal
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli Large Scale Diavolo Enamel Sculpture
By Paolo De Poli, Gio Ponti
Located in Dallas, TX
Devil's face enamel sculpture designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Paolo De Poli in Italy, 1956.
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture La Luna Strega, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Metal
Gio Ponti Design for "Manifattura Rossi" A Bucchero Female Nude Sculpture
By Gio Ponti
Located in CH
Carlo Alberto Rossi (Gubbio, 1903–1970), Manifattura Rossi Female Sculpture after a Gio Ponti Drawing Signed C. A. Rossi, Circa 1940 A remarkable female nude sculpture executed in B...
Ceramic
Gio Ponti “Il Diavolo" Decorative Mask
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
“Il Diavolo” Gio Ponti large decorative mask for Sabattini. Silver plated. Signed on the bottom.
Silver
Silver Metal Sculpture Model Diavolo by Gio Ponti for Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Sculpture depicting the devil designed by Gio Ponti and created by Lino Sabattini in 1978 in hallmarked silver metal. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891...
Metal
$282
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
vintage Italian Swan Toast Rack, Silver-Plated, 1970s – Elegant and Versatile
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite vintage toast rack, designed in the shape of a graceful swan, was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Made from silver-plated metal, it features a delightful blend of elega...
Metal
"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Brescia, IT
"Germoglio" Vases design Lino Sabattini 1979 Silver metal Excellent condiction.
Metal
$1,649
H 1.19 in Dm 17.33 in
Lino Sabattini, Large silver-plated centerpiece / tray, Sabattini Italy 1970s
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Firenze, IT
Large silver-plated centerpiece / tray by Lino Sabattini Sabattini Italy 1970s H 3 cm / 44 cm diam. Marked on the base. Conditions: excellent, no defects
Silver Plate
$612
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Wall panel composed of a very rare group of 6 ceramic tiles designed in 1960 by Gio Ponti for Joo Ceramiche Milano, "diamond" model, fire-red in white aluminum frame. The whole panel...
Aluminum
Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti. Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...
Aluminum
$4,594
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Paolo De Poli Red Enameled Copper Italian Door Handle, circa 1960
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern iconic Italian door handle by the enameller and painter Paolo De Poli (1905–1996) in the style of Gio Ponti. Made of red enameled copper and brass, circa 1960. Ev...
Copper
$1,767 / item
H 6.89 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in
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.
Ceramic, Wood
20th century decorative leather model of a crocodile
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century decorative leather model of a crocodile circa 1990. Approximately half scale novelty item, depicting a crocodile with it's head raised in an aggressive stance. Clad in...
Leather
Lino Sabattini, candlestick
By Lino Sabattini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Candlestick in silver metal, model Concerto di trombe, by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Italy circa 1957.
Metal, Silver Plate
Gio’ Ponti Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio‘ Ponti handles brass, 1950 Italy.
Brass
Candara Bowl by Lino Sabattini, Silver Plate, Italy, 1970
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl with the name Candara with a simplistic and iconic design by renowned italian designer Lino Sabattini from circa 1970. The condition is good albeit with some wear (see picture...
Silver Plate
$5,772 / set
H 4.93 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Richard Ginori tea set with decoration attributed to Gio Ponti
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Richard Ginori tea set for 12, decoration attributed to Gio Ponti. A small defect on the rim of one saucer. Good condition. Thank you.
Maiolica
Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli, two birds, sculptures, Padua, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Busnago, IT
Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli, two birds, sculptures, Padua. 1950s, Catalog 1 Special Objects, n 1016 Bibliography: Paolo De Poli, artisan, entrepreneur, designer, EDizioni il Poligrafo,...
Copper
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H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Gio Ponti per Smalti d'Arte De Poli Scultura "Colombina" Italia 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Raro oggetto decorativo a forma di uccello, realizzato in smalti policromi disegnato da Gio' Ponti per Smalti d'Arte De Poli nel 1950 Giovanni Ponti, detto Gio, è stata una delle fig...
Metal, Enamel
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H 6.3 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Original Gio Ponti Sculpture Of A Horse * Free International Delivery
By Gio Ponti
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Arguably the most important designer of the 20th century Gio Ponti was so diverse and brilliant, creating groundbreaking architecture, furniture, design, ceramics and art. We are inc...
Stainless Steel
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H 14.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Silver Metal Sculpture Model Maschera Cornuta by Gio Ponti for Sabbatini
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Sculpture in perforated plate and silver metal. Sabattini production. Signature under the base. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Mi...
Metal
Very rare Taurus-shaped sculpture by Gio Ponti for De Poli, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare and precious sculpture made by Gio Ponti for De Poli in the 1950s The sculpture, made of copper enameled in shades of blue, depicts a bull They are an invention, these figures o...
Copper
Gio Ponti Italian Triumph Hand Re-edition by Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, MI
Porcelain re-edition by Richard Ginori of the hand from the Trionfo Italiano collection created by Gio Ponti in 1927 Ø cm 7 Ø cm 4 h cm 30 Company of Lombard origin founded in 1896...
Porcelain
Giò Ponti La Conversazione Classica
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Are you looking for a unique and timeless addition to your home or business? Look no further than these 10 exquisite ceramic tiles designed by the legendary Gio Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica Italy...
Ceramic
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H 10.24 in W 23.63 in D 6.3 in
Horse Sculpture 'Cavallo' by Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Chic modern abstract horse sculpture in silver plate called "Cavallo," by legendary designer Gio Ponti, manufactured by metalsmith Lino Sabatt...
Silver Plate
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Gio Ponti for Sabattini “Il Cavallo" Silver Plate Sculpture, Italy 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Naples, IT
Lacquered in silver on stainless steel, this sculpture was designed in the 1970s by Gio Ponti and made by goldsmith Lino Sabatini for the Christofle company in France. The work was a...
Silver Plate
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Gio Ponti for Sabattini “Il Diavolo" Decorative Mask, Italy, 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Naples, IT
Sculpture and large decorative mask in perforated silver-plated metal 'The Devil' designed by Gio' Ponti and produced by the firm Lino Sabattini, Limited edition and signed at the b...
Silver Plate
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H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Paolo De Poli Red Enameled Copper Italian Door Handle, circa 1960
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern iconic Italian door handle by the enameller and painter Paolo De Poli (1905–1996) in collaboration with Gio Ponti. Made of red e...
Copper
Rare Columbina Bird Sculptures by Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in New York, NY
Enameled copper with silver foil. Green, blue and yellow birds with white enameled circular cut outs. De Poli signature underneath each bird. These early birds are rare & highly desi...
Copper, Enamel, Foil