Gio Ponti Armchairs
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 & Emilio Lancia Wood and Rush Armchair for Domus Nova, Italy, 1929
By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Armchair by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova.
Italy 1929.
A supreme example of Italian Art Deco design.
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
1950s Two Mid-Century Modern High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Mid-Century Modern high-back Armchairs model 408 were designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for the Isa Bergamo furniture company in the 1950s. These ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti, Style Superleggera Armchair by Cassina, Italy 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Gio Ponti Cassina Armchairs Hotel Parco dei Principi di Roma, 60s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
Gio Ponti, in the case of the project for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome, confronted himself with a pre existing, unfinished building consisting of two above-ground and two und...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Armchair in Dotty Velvet, Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.153.1 Armchair in Dotty Velvet and Steel by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This chai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition for this armchair designed by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, manufactured in Italy during the 50s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by ISA from a Design by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Pair of high backed stylish wing chairs with brass shaped feet. Reupholstered in quality peppermint green velvet. These chairs are an iconic design statement of the 1950s. The chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bergère armchair, Alata Mod. 820 armchair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936.
Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Fir
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Poltrona Frau Dezza Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chairs by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. A great example of Gio Ponti design from 1965. Original labels on underside of chairs. Beautiful mixture of elegance with its roots in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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 ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona F...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gio Ponti Cassina Single Armchair for Hotel Royal in Naples '50s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful armchair designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in '50s. The armchair has a wooden structure with 4 wooden feet, and fabric upholstery. The model of the armchair remembers a kin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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, white lacquered wood, metal, Italy, design 1965.
Stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair in Leather and Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 -made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Molteni&C Heritage Collection, this armchair is a re-make of the D.153.1 designed initially in 1934 by Gio Ponti his own residence in Via Dezza in Milan.
This re-edition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair in Bicolor Canvas Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Set Sofa and Four Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid and rare living room, production "Casa & Giardino", designed by Gio Ponti, 40s
Composed of a three-seater sofa, a pair of shell-shaped armchairs and a pair of armchairs, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
50's Lounge / Easy Chair in Magenta by Designed Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful 1950's lounge / easy chair designed by Gio Ponti and made by ISA in Bergamo in Italy. The fabulous color combination and choice of fabric, magenta and dark gray,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back in woven white fabric and brass hinges.
The Ninfea chair...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair in 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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
Armchair in Canvas, Brass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
More than 60 years after the original idea, Round (D.154.5) was reborn thanks to the Heritage Collection reissue project by Molteni&C, in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Canvas
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 Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Distex Upholstered and Walnut Armchair Model 807 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montreal, QC
Distex upholstered and walnut armchair model 807 by Gio Ponti
Reference:
Linea e comfort', Domus , no. 289, December 1953, p. 53; no. 293, April 1954, front cover; no. 308, July 1955...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Armchair by Gio Ponti
Model 803
New upholstery
Stained beech legs
Made by Cassina
Retailed by Illums Bolihus (label attached)
Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti Armchair for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti armchair manufactured by Cassina in the 1950s. In original condition with ebonized frame, green leather covering and brass feet.
Condition: Good vintage condition, minor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Rare Model 803 Version with Brass Feet Armchairs, New Light Gray Marl
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Gio Ponti rare model 803 version with brass feet armchairs, new light gray marl upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs, Model "803" Manufactured by Cassina Italy, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gio Ponti
Pair of armchairs, model «803»
Manufactured by Cassina
Italy, 1955
Walnut, fabric.
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
80 cm x 75 cm x 81.5 H...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs, Mod. 803, Design by Gio Ponti, Cassina Production Italy, 1954
By Gio Ponti
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of armchairs, mod. 803, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1954.
Full restored and newly upholster in cotton velvet rust with rust satin sides.
Bibliography...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs Italian I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair of Gio Ponti armchairs velvet upholstery, I.S.A. Bergamo manufacturer, Italy, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Yellow Wingback Chair, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wingback chair, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Re-upholstered with mohair fabric by Kvadrat - "Raf Simons" Haakon 2.
Feel free to contact us for more detailed pictures.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Rare Pair of Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare and sophisticated pair of armchairs mid-century Italian from an important villa in Bologna.
Designed by Gio Ponti, boucle and wood, 1950s The wood was polished by our restor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Item: ‘Triennale’ armchairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 41 7/8” h x 24 1/4” w x 28 7/8” d
Material: ebonized...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Giò Ponti's High Back Armchair for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Gorgeous Gio Ponti armchair by ISA Bergamo completely reupholstery inside/outside in professional way with Designers Guild Varese cotton velvet, feet in walnut wood this model is par...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Folding Chairs Reguitti Ninfea Walnut Wicker Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
A must for Italian design in the world is a beautiful pair of folding chairs made by the Reguitti brothers based on a design by Gio Ponti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Straw, Walnut
Gio Ponti Armchair in Green Loro Piana Velvet and Ash Wood, Boucher & Fils, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Boucher et Fils in France in 1955. The striking design is marked by the geometric shape of the angled armrests and the ta...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gio Ponti Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ash
Gio Ponti armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Gio Ponti armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 70 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Zanotta, and Paolo Buffa. Prices for Gio Ponti armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,446 and can go as high as $61,186, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,645.