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

Gio Ponti Armchairs for Hotel Royal by Dassi

By Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Benche by Gio Ponti
Benche by Gio Ponti

Benche by Gio Ponti

$20,875 / item

Benche by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

MASTERPIECE Italy, 1930s Provided with certificate of authenticity of the Gio Ponti Archives Walnut frame, Dedar Tabularasa cotton satin upholst...

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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Cotton, Walnut

High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo

High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo, c. 1950's, Italy H 41.25" x W 29" x D 28" / Seat Ht 16.25" FDV11582 *Wear consistent with age and use.

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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.
Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.

Super Leggera chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina.

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Ravenna, IT

Superleggera 699 chair designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 and produced by Cassina. Its black lacquered ash wood frame and guinea cane seat make this seat one of the most famous design ico...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Cane, Ash

Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition
Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition

Dezza 2-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011 edition

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully preserved two‑seat Dezza sofa, originally designed in 1965 by the legendary Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and produced by Poltrona Frau. This 2011 edition, f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

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

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Satin, Beech

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

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

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Satin, Beech

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

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

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 four. The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs, d...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rope, Ash

"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s
"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s

"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Fireside" Chair Gio Ponti Manufactured for Casa E Giardino Milan, Italy 1930's Rush Seat with Oak of Beech Wood Frame. "Chair is in good "original" as foundation condition. Chair...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rush, Hardwood

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Wooden Model DU10 Chairs, 1951
Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Wooden Model DU10 Chairs, 1951

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Wooden Model DU10 Chairs, 1951

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Model DU10 chairs, 1951 A Black lacquered tubular metal structure geometrically holds two molded plywood elements in this stately ra...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Metal

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Walnut

Gio Ponti 687 stools for Cassina Italy 1953
Gio Ponti 687 stools for Cassina Italy 1953

Gio Ponti 687 stools for Cassina Italy 1953

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

A rare and authentic pair of stools from the 687 series, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1953. Sculptural and unmistakably architectural in form, these stools e...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Gio Ponti "The Piazza Eindhoven, 1968" Rare Edition Chair with Metal End Caps
Gio Ponti "The Piazza Eindhoven, 1968" Rare Edition Chair with Metal End Caps

Gio Ponti "The Piazza Eindhoven, 1968" Rare Edition Chair with Metal End Caps

By Gio Ponti

Located in Den Haag, NL

Gio Ponti "De Piazza Eindhoven" Rare Leggera edition with metal end caps. These Leggera chairs were special designed for restaurants with metal end caps and used for the Piazza in ...

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

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Metal

1st edition "Leggera" dining chairs by Gio Ponti, Figli di Amedeo Cassina 1951
1st edition "Leggera" dining chairs by Gio Ponti, Figli di Amedeo Cassina 1951

1st edition "Leggera" dining chairs by Gio Ponti, Figli di Amedeo Cassina 1951

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

1st edition Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Meda Italy 1950's. These elegant and timeless chairs feature a structure in black lacquered ashwood. The rope seat has been professionally resto...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Walnut

Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Cane, Ash

Gio Ponti, Wingback / Lounge Chair, White and Blue Fabric, Oak, Cassina, 1950s
Gio Ponti, Wingback / Lounge Chair, White and Blue Fabric, Oak, Cassina, 1950s

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Walnut

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s
Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti

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

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Straw, Wood

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

Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy 1957 Mid Century

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Wood

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

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

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Rattan, Ash

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect Ponti and Cassina. Gio P...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Ash, Leather, Fabric

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair by Cassina - Mid-Century Modern

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 ...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Steel

Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood
Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood

Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gio Ponti (1891-1976) Rare set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood with fabric covering. Modello leggera, Cassina manufacture 1954.

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

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Wood

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s
Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s

Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Rare chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Headquarter in Milano. Aluminum frame with red plastic cover.

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1930s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Aluminum

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

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Rattan, Ash

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Fabric

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Seating

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Walnut

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

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

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1957

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” dining chair for Cassina, ash, rope, Italy, 1957 In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to its collection. I...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rope, Ash, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black

Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black

By Gio Ponti, Walter Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An absolutely beautiful and very rare pair of folding chairs from iconic designer Gio Ponti. Produced by also iconic manufacturer Walter Ponti. In original condition, a standout feat...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950

Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

This armchair, designed by Gio Ponti, is made out of solid oak, beige cover and cushion renewed Dimension: H 88 cm, W 53 cm, D 52 cm, SH 48 cm Design Gio Ponti, 1950. Manufacturer ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Oak

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

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

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Wood

"Ninfea" Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950
"Ninfea" Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950

"Ninfea" Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, RM

NINFEA” Chair Gio Ponti 1950 “Ninfea” model folding chair with polished wooden structure and covering in red fabric. Production by the Reguitti brother...

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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Textile, Foam, Wood

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Argelato, BO

A wonderful set of 6 original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery, dark red wood and bouclé fabric. Al...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Fede Cheti Italian Velvet Loveseat
Fede Cheti Italian Velvet Loveseat

Fede Cheti Italian Velvet Loveseat

By Gio Ponti

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An Italian loveseat designed by Gio Ponti, upholstered in its original green Fede Cheti velvet with pewter fringe, and documented by architect and designer Roberto Aloi in 1950. An i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate
Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate

Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of “Triennale” Armchairs by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1951 An important and rare pair of “Triennale” armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo in 1951...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Brass

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

A fireside chair with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This iconic fireside chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1939 and produced by Casa & Giardino during the 1950s. The peculiar look of this chair is due especially to the high sculptural back, which presents beautifully carved details and a rustic seat in a natural hand-woven rush. Literature: Domus n. 143, November 1939, pag. 60. Gio Ponti was an icon of the modernist movement: the Italian designer, architect, artist and publisher contributed significantly to the worlds of architecture and design with his extensive work in fine furniture and ceramics, education, office and residential buildings, and everything in between. Giovanni, known as Gio Ponti was born in 1891 in Milan. It was there that he spent his childhood, and in 1921 he began to study architecture at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1923 to 1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started his first architectural office, together with Emilio Lancia, and in 1928 he started the magazine Domus, which is still regarded as one of the most influential European magazines for architecture and design. He was also very influential during the period as a curator of the Milan Triennale. After his collaboration with Emilio Lancia had come to an end, upon completion of the Torre Rasini, he began to work as an architect together with the engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Beech, Rush

Pair of Gio Ponti Gabriela Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970
Pair of Gio Ponti Gabriela Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970

Pair of Gio Ponti Gabriela Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970

By Gio Ponti, Walter Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Gio Ponti Gabriela Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970; Original White lacquered wood frames with reupholstered yellow Spinneybeck leather seat and ba...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti office armchair for Montecatini Milano, 1938
Gio Ponti office armchair for Montecatini Milano, 1938

Gio Ponti office armchair for Montecatini Milano, 1938

By Gio Ponti

Located in Parma, IT

Gio Ponti office armchair designed for the Montecatini S.A. offices in Milan in 1938. Luxury model covered in leather with armrests. Structure in square aluminum tubular, four-spoke ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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

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

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Straw, Ash

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

Six Leggere chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, IT

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

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1950s Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Leather, Ash, Fir

Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950
Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950

Gio Ponti Model 516 Armchair, Painted Walnut, Cream White, 1950

By Cassina, Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of armchairs, model “516”, originally designed by Ponti for the furnishing of Tranatlantico Conte Biancamano, Manufactured by Figli di Amadeo Cassina (Cassina), Italy, c. 1950 pierced slat back, off-white cream painted walnut, white woven cotton textile. Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, USA. Measurements 78 cm x 62 cm x 79.5h cm 30 3/4 in x 24 3/8 in x 31 1/4 in height Literature Galleria Deposito A...

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

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Textile, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio Ponti for Editions ISA, Bergamo, circa 1955. This sofa features a high back, wingback ...

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

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Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10

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

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Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 8

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 eight. The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti Armchair 820 for Hotel Royal Napoli in Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1953
Gio Ponti Armchair 820 for Hotel Royal Napoli in Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1953

Gio Ponti Armchair 820 for Hotel Royal Napoli in Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1953

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Famous armchair mod. 820 by Gio Ponti for Cassina for Grand Hotel Royal Continental in Naples. In desperate need for reupholstery as you can see but you can still choose what fabric ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Couple of fireside chairs with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This iconic fireside chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1939 and produced by ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Rush, Beech

Midcentury Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Leggera by Cassina Wood Linen Italian Chairs
Midcentury Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Leggera by Cassina Wood Linen Italian Chairs

Midcentury Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Leggera by Cassina Wood Linen Italian Chairs

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of twelve chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti. This is the first "Leggera" edition that was edited by Cassina in 1951. Made of solid ashwood structure, the seat and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Canvas, Linen, Wood

Pair of "Pontiponti" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco
Pair of "Pontiponti" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco

Pair of "Pontiponti" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Pallucco

Located in Milan, IT

Rare set of two "Pontiponti" chairs by Gio Ponti for Pallucco.

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1980s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Metal

Red Faux Leather Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 6
Red Faux Leather Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 6

Red Faux Leather Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 6

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of Six 646" Leggera" dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1956. Seater upholstered with red skai faux leather. Light brown ash structure. Meaning" light...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Ash

Gio Ponti Ninfea Chairs for Brevetti Reguitti, Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti Ninfea Chairs for Brevetti Reguitti, Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti Ninfea Chairs for Brevetti Reguitti, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and beautiful pair of folding armchairs, Ninfea model, designed by the famous architect and designer Gio Ponti for the Reguitti company. Authentic icon of Italian Mid-Century d...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Chairs
Pair of Gio Ponti Chairs

Pair of Gio Ponti Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

A pair of 1940s Gio Ponti shell chairs, reupholstered in a grey blue linen, retaining the original cushions and structure. Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891 - 1979) was an Italian architec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Gio Ponti Seating

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 by Gio Ponti
Pair of Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 by Gio Ponti

Pair of Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed in his later years in 1970, Gio Ponti's Gabriella folding chair model no D.270.2 is a modern interpretation of historical folding chairs that were praised for their mobility...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Seating

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Leather, Wood

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.
Questions About Gio Ponti Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Gio Ponti was famous for his work as an architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor. He was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gio Ponti furniture.