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
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953
Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet
Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Pair of Ivory Bouclé Armchairs or Lounge Chairs 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1936 and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s, rare pair of exquisite upholstered armchairs or lounge chairs with curved back and gilt metal legs and mat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare Pair of reupholstered Gio Ponti Armchairs, model «803»
Manufactured by Cassina
Italy, 1954
Walnut legs, wool fabric & leatherette armrests
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These four chairs are designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. They exhibit Ponti's signature minimalist style, blending simplicity with elegance. The frames ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs in Coral Red Velvet and Beech, Asko, Finland, 1957
By Gio Ponti, Asko
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
Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
This mid-century lovechair was inspired by designer Gio Ponti's trips to Latin America in the 1950s. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Chrome
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of six.
The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rope, Ash
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$4,024 Sale Price
30% Off
Model 512 Gio Ponti Armchairs with footstools
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti was a renowned Italian architect and designer known for his influential contributions to 20th-century design. Chair 512, designed by Gio Ponti, is a classic example of his ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet
$21,817 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 "Superleggera" India cane dining chairs by Giò Ponti for Cassina 1951
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
Set of 4 "Superleggera" India cane dining chairs by Giò Ponti for Cassina 1951
First introduced in 1951 the Superleggera is a masterful balance of form weight and function.
These a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti three-seater sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1936.
Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the photos...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Satin, Beech
Rare Pair of Gio Ponti Arm Stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare pair of Gio Ponti arm stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953 Upholstered in green fabric and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Ash
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of ten.
The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs, de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rope, Ash
Gio Ponti armchair for Cassina. Mod. ‘820’, Italy 1950, Hotel Royal, Naples.
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Gio Ponti designed this armchair especially for the Hotel Royal in Naples. The ‘Model 820’ was produced by Cassina in the 1950s. The armchair has a wooden frame and is upholstered in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio' Ponti manufactured in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1960s, the frame is made of wood, brass hinges and original red fabric upholstery...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Gio Ponti style Ebonized ladder back rush seat side or desk chair with ball feet
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti. An ebonized ladder back rush seat side or desk chair with ball feet. Stamped Made in Italy on the back stretcher.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rush
Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 4 Superleggera Chairs, Italy 1980s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
A set of four Superleggera chairs, produced by Cassina in the early 1960s and designed by Gio Ponti,
The Superleggera chair is a renowned design created by the Italian architect and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti;
Designed in 1952, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight and elegant...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929
By Gio Ponti, Nobilis
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare wingback chair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in 1929. The elegant model was part of the furniture designed by Ponti for the Casa Giampiccoli...
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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Pair of Chiavari Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Chairs 50s
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of fantastic high-backed ladder chairs in walnut-stained beech with seats in the original fabric of the time. These amazing pieces were designed by Gio Ponti for Chiavari in the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
$2,683 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Wayne, NJ
Black fireside chair by Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino , Italy. Wood High back ladder chair with rush seating . Marked Made in Italy.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs Cassina, set of 6, Italy, 1956
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of 6 blonde Leggerera chairs by Gio Ponti, designed in 1954. This set is an early verion and manufactured in 1956. (labeled)
These iconic and very comforable chairs by Gio Ponti...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
$8,233 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Armchair in Premium Leather Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
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
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
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 ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Satin, Beech
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
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti.
This are model Eden from the 60s
Reupholstered
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Armchair – Italy, Circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in NICE, FR
This sculptural armchair is a true testament to 1950s Italian design, reflecting the distinctive style of Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino.
With its soft curves, low profile, and origi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Gio Ponti, rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti (1991-1979)
Rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric designed for the Grand Hotel Royal Continental in Naples.
Cassina manufacture 1953.
Bibliograph...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful set of six original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery. All with maker’s label marked 'Fig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
pair of GIO PONTI armchairs white velvet brass feet for private residence 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
elegant pair of Gio Ponti armchairs
probably a unique pieces
from a private residence in Arenzano, Genova, Italy 1955
from the same residence other important items designed by Gio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Figli Di Amadeo Cassina. Made of solid ash wood and rattan. Italy, 1957. Their construction challenge lies in the triangular sec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Sheepskin Small Stool, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small brass stool designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s. Polished and upholstered in goatskin.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four #116 Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of #116 Dining Chairs in walnut by Gio Ponti for M Singer & Sons of New York.
The walnut frames are in wonderful vintage condition and the seats are newly papercorded.
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
$16,000 / set
Gio Ponti “Leggera” 2 Chairs by Cassina 1951 Wood Original Coating, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “LEGGERA” Couple chairs by Cassina 1951 wood original coating, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina. Available in ASHWOOD LACQUERED BLACK or ASHWOOD LACQUERED WHITE or NATURAL ASHWOOD.
Manufactured since 1957, the Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the cutting-edge experimentation by the Meda-based company, becoming the indisputable icon and masterpiece of modernity and extreme artisanal elegance.
A highlight of Cassina’s catalogue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Gio Ponti Set of Four Painted and Gilded Iron Armchairs, 1948
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti set of four painted and gilded Iron armchairs 1948.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Iron
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
$2,395 / item
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Gio Ponti, in good condition. The seat backrest of singl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Raffia
Gio Ponti, Wingback / Lounge Chair, White and Blue Fabric, Oak, Cassina, 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A white and blue fabric and oak lounge chair / wingback chair designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950s.
Wooden legs present with light areas of wear consistent w...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in black
Manufactured since 1957, the Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship pieces in the partnership between Gio Ponti, Cesare Cassina and the company’s joinery ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,270 / item
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino, Greenapple
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
Brass
Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Mahogany with rush seating
Attributed to designer.
H100 x W41 x D43 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Gio Ponti “Leggera” Cassina 1950 Wood Ecological Leather Padding, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Leggera“ Cassina 1950 wood ecological leather, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair in Chenille, Brass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Chenille and Brass 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 differen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Brass
Set/2 Accent Chairs Gio Ponti, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
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
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Metal
Velvet Red Armchair by Gio Ponti, with certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite armchair made in the 1950s is a perfect example of mid-century modern Italian design by the celebrated Gio Ponti followed by a certificate issued by the Ponti archives. With its sinuous lines, refined materials, and impeccable craftsmanship, this chair embodies the refinement and innovation that define Ponti's legendary work. The rich red velvet upholstery exudes an air of luxury and sophistication, elevating this chair to an iconic and highly desirable piece. The tactile softness of the fabric enhances the comfort of the seat, creating a perfect marriage of aesthetic beauty and functionality.
Gio Ponti's approach to innovative furniture design is evident in the precise construction and attention to detail of this piece. The sturdy wooden frame ensures stability and durability, while the ergonomic structure allows for superior comfort. This chair is a testament to the golden age of Italian craftsmanship, when designers prioritized elegance and functionality, shaping pieces that remain timeless. The combination of graceful, flowing curves and solid, elegant wooden legs makes this chair a masterpiece of harmonious design, ideal for both contemporary and vintage-inspired interiors.
This chair was created as part of luxury naval...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Home and Garden series, wooden structure, goose down cushions, padding and covering in original textured fabric of the time, kept in excellen...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric
Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished walnut tapering legs. These chic armchairs have the classic shape of a wingback chair, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s
Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-balanced Italian furniture designs o...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy in 1954. The model was numbered 803 and is one of the most iconic and recognizable Ponti designs produced ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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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Questions About Gio Ponti Seating
- 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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