Gio Ponti Seating
Italian, 1891-1979
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Gio Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism.
Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design.
The questing intelligence Ponti brought to Domus is reflected in his work: as protean as he was prolific, Ponti’s style can’t be pegged to a specific genre.
In the 1920s, as artistic director for the Tuscan porcelain maker Richard Ginori, he fused old and new; his ceramic forms were modern, but decorated with motifs from Roman antiquity. In pre-war Italy, modernist design was encouraged, and after the conflict, Ponti — along with designers such as Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso — found a receptive audience for their novel, idiosyncratic work. Ponti’s typical furniture forms from the period, such as the wedge-shaped Distex chair, are simple, gently angular, and colorful; equally elegant and functional. In the 1960s and ’70s, Ponti’s style evolved again as he explored biomorphic shapes, and embraced the expressive, experimental designs of Ettore Sottsass Jr., Joe Colombo and others.
Ponti's signature furniture piece — the one by which he is represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Germany’s Vitra Design Museum and elsewhere — is the sleek Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina starting in 1957. (The name translates as “superlightweight” — advertisements featured a model lifting it with one finger.)
Ponti had a playful side, best shown in a collaboration he began in the late 1940s with the graphic artist Piero Fornasetti. Ponti furnishings were decorated with bright finishes and Fornasetti's whimsical lithographic transfer prints of things such as butterflies, birds or flowers; the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts possesses a 1950 secretary from their Architetturra series, which feature case pieces covered in images of building interiors and facades. The grandest project Ponti and Fornasetti undertook, however, lies on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean: the interiors of the luxury liner Andrea Doria, which sank in 1956.
Widely praised retrospectives at the Queens Museum of Art in 2001 and at the Design Museum London in 2002 sparked a renewed interest in Ponti among modern design aficionados. (Marco Romanelli’s monograph, which was written for the London show, offers a fine overview of Ponti’s work.) Today, a wide array of Ponti’s designs are snapped up by savvy collectors who want to give their homes a touch of Italian panache and effortless chic.
Find a range of vintage Gio Ponti desks, dining chairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Gio Ponti
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of expertly restored small-scale armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino features tapered oak legs and rich Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca Suri Zibelinado upholstery in Aube...
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1930s Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Armchairs “Triennale” by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural armchairs with smooth wooden frames, featuring subtly winged sides and trapezoidal backrests and seats. Designed by Gio Ponti and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo in 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Eight Dining Chairs PONTI 940 by Gio Ponti for BBB Italia
By BBB Italia, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and timeless chair was designed by master architect Giò Ponti. It is part of the Ponti 940 collection and combines classic and modern aesthetics in a linear silhouette w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century, Gio Ponti Wooden and fabric Bench
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti Continuum BP16 Armchair in Bamboo, Made by Bonacina 1970s-80s
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Brussels, BE
Continuum armchair in Bamboo, Designed by Gio Ponti, Made by Bonacina. This example dates to production from the 1970s-80s.
Bamboo, wicker and original upholstery and cushion.
Dimen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in taranto, IT
Rare splendid 40s living room, made in the style of Casa & Giardino by Gio Ponti, consisting of a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash structure and seat in black leather, circa 1960s..
Bibliography:
Domu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Ash, Leather
Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of armchairs with walnut frame and powder pink velvet upholstery, Design by Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" Catalogue, Italian production. Presented at the VI Triennale di M...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$2,082 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Defects on the Vienna cane, as shown in the photo.
Good condition.
Thank you.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Armchair for Cassini, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti armchair for Figli by Amedeo Cassina
Manufacturing label. Designed for Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento, 1950s.
The armchair has two comfort positions thanks to a simpl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957.
There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rubber, Walnut
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: pair of chairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 35.25” h x 16.25” w x22.5” d. 18” seat height
Material: Mahogany, metal sabots and upholstery
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$7,600 / set
Gio Ponti Bamboo Lounge Chair, Model BP16, Bonacina, 1963
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare bamboo lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Bonacina, Lurago d'Erba, model BP16, 1963. The chair is crafted in steam-bent bamboo with elegant, flowing lines th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti, For Cassina. Italy 1950 Mod. 1602.
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti, For Cassina. Italy 1950 Mod. 1602.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Armchair in Bicolor Canvas Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Leather by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The end of the Second World War ushered in an era of creativity and it was no different for furni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Green Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poltrona Gio Ponti Modello Dezza per Frau Italia 1970s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Polrona Frau Gio Ponti Dezza con tessuto originale danneggiato , macchiato e da sostituire-
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
$26,400 / set
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Raffia
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Straw
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low armrests and a sculptural shape. Made in Italy in the early 1950s. The velvet is worn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Chair with armrests mod 110, design Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant small armchair/chair with arms mod. 110 with walnut frame, bronze feet and original ivory upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Italy, ca. 1950.
The structure has b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Model 969 Chairs by Gio Ponti for Montina, Italy, 1970s
By Montina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four chairs by Gio Ponti for Montina.
Natural finish wood frames with scroll backrest.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an office chair produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio. 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair design...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare série de chaises dites 504 par Gio Ponti pour Cassina.
Certificat du comité Ponti.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,614 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Rare Dark Goldenrod Wingback Armchair model 437 by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This is a quite rare armchair designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina in the 50s.
This model was originally designed as a naval piece of furniture.
The high standar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Beech, Velvet
$12,406 Sale Price
25% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three pairs of extremely rare and highly coveted chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy for the First Class bar of Italia Line's MV Augustus ocean liner...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of folding armchairs Gio Ponti mod. Ninfea – prod. Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of folding armchairs by Gio Ponti mod. Ninfea – prod. Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
Product details
Designed in late 1950s, the 'Ninfea' armchairs embody Pon...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Gio’ Ponti FR” Armchair Wood Brass Upholstered Seat and Back, 1960, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti “FR armchair wood brass upholstered seat and back 1960 Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti, Rare "811" Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Rubber, Cassina, c. 1956
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and iconic lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Cassina, Meda, Italy, c. 1956.
This chair is sold with a certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives.
...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,914 Sale Price / item
25% Off
"Superleggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 black wood and wicker chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s.
These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Boucher Édition
By Boucher & Co, Gio Ponti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare fauteuils par Gio Ponti pour Boucher et Fils,
Cet éditeur distribua quelques modèles de Ponti en France.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Armchair Biancamano in Rattan by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, BE
Armchair Biancamano in rattan by Gio Ponti
1950s Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati 'Biancamano' rattan chair for Bonacina.
Additional information:
Material: Rattan
Artist: Gio Ponti
Size: ...
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20th Century Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wicker
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Chestnut
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, 1957
Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is designed by...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, Italy 1929
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova, 1929
A rare pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova in 1929.
Made of wood, the chair...
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1920s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Bench
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Mid-Century Modern bench designed by legendary Italian architect and designer, Gio Ponti, for Singer & Sons, circa 1950s. This rare piece showcases Pon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Superleggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kampen, NL
Set of two Superleggera 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 a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965.
Stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. These ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of twelve Superleggera chairs, meticulously restored in aniline black paint.. The original woven straw seats have been replaced with new meticulously crafted seats, maintaining...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti Model armchair, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, Milan, Italy. Ash and new green velvet fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti '696' Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, England
The Beech Wood Chair, designed by Gio Ponti in 1969, is a mid-century modern masterpiece.
Made from durable beech wood, it features clean lines, expert craftsmanship, and a minimal...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,340 / item
Gio Ponti for Cassina Rare Oak Armchair Model 110 in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Cassina rare architectural armchair model 110 with oak frame, upholstered seat and back in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s. These Ponti classic armchairs have sculptural cur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965.
Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal
GiIO PONTI - Walnut bench, pink velvet - Made in ITALY 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - Beautiful and elegant bench to be included in both modern and vintage decor .
Sturdy and in perfect condition with its original rose-colored velvet upholstery , .
Made in...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Velvet
Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Vintage authentic set of six ( 6 ) Superleggera Dining Chairs or Chairs from black lacquered wood and light brown cane mesh designed 1957 by Gio Ponti and manufactured 199...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Set/2 Accent Chairs Gio Ponti, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Gio Ponti, Greenapple, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s.
This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool, Velvet
Gio Ponti Pair of 1930s Armchairs with their Original Yellow Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti Pair of 1930s Armchairs with their Original Yellow Upholstery
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Wingback Chair in original condition, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Giulio Minoletti for the Settebello Train
By Officine Breda, Giulio Minoletti, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Mid century collectible armchairs
During the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, Italy set on a difficult yet fast-paced recover from the horror and destruction of WW2. The confli...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
$18,905 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Armchair in Premium Leather Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Premium Leather Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
More than 60 years after the original idea, Round (D.154.5) was rebo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina Model 699
Italy, 1952 This set includes ten Leggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. The c...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
$18,500 / set
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...
Category
1920s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
1950s Hight Back Chiavarina Chair Gio Ponti attributed for SAC Chiavari
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful pair of "Chiavarine" high-backed chairs, expertly made in the 1950s in Chiavari by S.A.C. in the style of Gio Ponti. Made with French-polished beech wood in mahogany color ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Beech
Gio Ponti seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Gio Ponti seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 230 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 20 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Arflex, Marco Zanuso, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Gio Ponti seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $545 and can go as high as $61,186, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,823.
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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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