Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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
A Canne Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
“A Canne” Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Murano glass vase made up of six alternating colored “canes”.
The colors are: Red, Green, Mole Gray, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Gio Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi Rare Bucchero Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi rare classical Bucchero ceramic vase with two handles, Italy, circa 1951. Signed C. A. Rossi under the base.
Bu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Rare Gran Rosso di Doccia Porcelain Vase Model 380T
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori rare Gran Rosso di Doccia glazed porcelain vase model 380T with a gold body and red at base, rim and inside. Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside 'Ri...
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1930s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Gio Ponti rare model Le Mie Terre vase manufactured by Richard-Ginori
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gio Ponti rare large vase designed in 1929-30. Glazed maiolica. Painted designer's and manufacturer's marks.
This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of glazed maiolica, combinin...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Majolica
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1947
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Rare color and manufacturing.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vin...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Silver Plate
A Canne Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
“A Canne” Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Murano glass vase made up of six alternating colored “canes”.
The colors are: Red, Green, Mole Gray, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Gio’ Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic, 1930, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti - San Cristoforo - Richard Ginori - vase ceramic, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gio Ponti Wonderfully Patinated 'Soliflore' Vase for Arthur Krupp Milano, 1930s
By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti
Located in Tilburg, NL
A truly beautiful so called 'Soliflore' vase designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Milano in the 1930s.
The shape is simple and sleek, but very elegan...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Silver
Gio’ Ponti “ Richard Ginori” Vase Ceramic 1929 Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti vase ceramic 1929 Italy.
Mark . San Cristoforo - RICHARD GINORI - Made in Italy
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for San Cristoforo, Italy 1950
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for San Cristoforo, in stunning red tone.
Elegant design with sinuous shapes and wavy neck.
Signed and numbered Richard Ginori on the base.
I...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Trinfale Vase, Red with Silver Overlay, Italy, 1929
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard Ginori Earthenware form with “Triumphal chariot” relief on front, red glaze and hand-applied silver in floral motif. Exceedingly rare piece. Hand-painted signature on undersi...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Silver
Ceramic Vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse your space in the timeless elegance of Gio Ponti's Ceramic Vase for Richard Ginori, a masterpiece from the 1930s. Ponti, a maestro of design, lends his artistic finesse to th...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, "Quattro Stagione", Four Seasons Vases
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montreal, QC
Porcelain footed vases designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, series "Quattro Stagione" each depicting one of the four seasons, These are the reissues from the 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Copper Vase, Italy, 1930s
By Nino Ferrari, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful copper vase designed by Gio Ponti and executed by Nino Ferrari for Casa & Giardino, Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Copper
Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Gio Ponti bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1960s edition, acid-etched venini murano italia signature under the base, origina...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy 1940s
It ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown incalmo glass decanter in white and green with stopper. Unsigned. Published: Venini: Catalog Raisonné 1921-1986, Diaz de Santillana, pg. 296. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
"Orgues” Silver 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 Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Gio Ponti for Christofle, Silver Flower Holder, Mid-Century Modern Collectible
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Decorative - Gio Ponti Vase - Collectible Silver Flower Holder
There's no doubt Gio Ponti has been one of the greatest designers of the Twentieth century. His influence ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic rare green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous red, blue and clear glass striped "A Canne" bottle vase limited edition sculpture. Engraved signature to bottom Venini '88 for Iveco.
Numbered 95/250.
Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco ordered these Venini decanters...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Venini Signed Murano Glass Bottle by Gio Ponti with Original Stopper, Italy 1997
By Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ‘a canne’ Murano blue art glass bottle designed by Gio Ponti and made by Venini in Murano, Venice, Italy in 1997.
The original design for this piece is by Gio Ponti a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gio Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi Rare Bucchero Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi rare classical Bucchero ceramic vase with two handles, Italy, circa 1951. Signed C. A. Rossi under the base.
Bu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Maritime Vase, Seascape with Boat, Italy, 1930
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Italian Vase (circa 1930) decorated with a maritime scene of a ship at sea, signed to base and further marked
overall: 6 x 5 3/4 inches
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Gio Ponti "Polivaso" vase, created for Christofle during the Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking piece, known as the "Polivaso," is a sculptural vase designed by Italian master Gio Ponti for the renowned French silversmith Christofle. Characteristic of Ponti’s avan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Rare Gran Rosso di Doccia Porcelain Vase Model 380T
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori rare Gran Rosso di Doccia glazed porcelain vase model 380T with a gold body and red at base, rim and inside. Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside 'Ri...
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1930s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Gio Ponti Paolo Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1982
By Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s, “ A Canne” model from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1980s edition, signed Venini 82, with its orig...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Vase in Terracotta and Gold, 1930s
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Large Hammered Copper Vase, Italy, 1930s
By Nino Ferrari, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful hammered copper vase designed by Gio Ponti and executed by Nino Ferrari for Casa & Giardino, Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
1930s Gio Ponti for Nino Ferrari Art Deco Italian Copper Vase
By Gio Ponti, Nino Ferrari
Located in Brescia, IT
Wrought copper vase
"Nino Ferrari" engraved on the base
Perfect condition.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
GIO PONTI - RICHARD GINORI Ceramics - SAN CRISTOFORO - Made in Italy 1929.
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
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 Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vase 'Pot' 1930, Multi-Color Round Shape, Majolica, Giò Ponti
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
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 Vases and Vessels
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Maiolica
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Circus Ceramic Vase by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase by Gio Ponti (1891-1979). Two-Handled vase decorated in relief with circus theme.
Valerio Terraroli (2007) "Italian Art Ceramics: ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gio Ponti vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Gio Ponti vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gio Ponti vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Guido Andlovitz, Bruno Gambone, and Angelo Mangiarotti. Prices for Gio Ponti vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $925 and can go as high as $24,080, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,471.
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- What was Gio Ponti famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Gio 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.
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