As a master cabinetmaker and furniture craftsman, Giordano Chiesa produced beautiful mid-century modern pieces, largely in collaboration with Italian starchitect and designer Gio Ponti.
Although the pair had a long history of collaboration, their work for stylish mid-century Italian hotels stands out. In the mid-1950s, Ponti and Chiesa teamed up with manufacturer Dassi Lissone to create streamlined walnut and brass furniture for the Royal Hotel in Naples, including headboards, side tables and wardrobe doors for each room. A decade later, the duo designed sleek, blue formica-surfaced ashwood writing desks, dressers and headboards, for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome.
Chiesa produced Ponti’s sculptural glass-topped coffee table, which features artistically aligned maple legs and slats to form a sort of grid as its base. Similar to Ponti’s no. 1101 coffee table for Singer and Sons, Chiesa and Ponti’s table rivals the more famous design in its eloquence and craftsmanship.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Giordano Chiesa tables, storage case pieces and other furniture and collectibles.
Gio Ponti wall mounted bookcase Italy 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A masterpiece of mid-century design, this wall-mounted bookcase exemplifies the visionary work of Gio Ponti, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century architecture and desi...
Walnut, Paint
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti in 1955 for the Hotel Royal in Naples. Pro...
Walnut
Gio Ponti Wood Glass Round Coffee Table Walnut Mid Century Giordano Chiesa
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and iconic round coffee table, designed by Gio Ponti circa 1954, exemplifies the refined Italian modernism of the mid-20th century. Crafted in Italy by Giordano Chiesa, ...
Brass
$10,294Sale Price|20% Off
Gio Ponti black lacquered console vanity table from Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rare Gio Ponti black toilette, vanity table - dressing table produced by Giordano Chiesa for the Hotel Royal , 1955 Black lacquered Italian ash, brass, two drawers br...
Brass
$4,121Sale Price / set|48% Off
pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
pair of hanging oak wood nightstands or bed side tables by Gio Ponti wall mounted two shelves side tables finishing of the owl's beak top part of a pair of original headboards whe...
Oak
Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare pair of Gio Ponti wardrobe doors, 1955 from the furniture of the Hotel Royal, Naples manufactured by Giordano Chiesa and produced by Dassi Lissone 2 mirrors on the verso walnut,...
Brass
Gio Ponti pair rare elm wood Headboards fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi elm two tiered shelving, magazine racks Good cond...
Elm
Pair of large Gio Ponti olm Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare and large pair of Gio Ponti wardrobe doors, 1955 from the furniture of the Hotel Royal, Naples manufactured by Giordano Chiesa and produced by Dassi Lissone 2 mirrors on the ver...
Brass
Gio Ponti, pair flamed wood Headboard, fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. flamed walnut, finish mahogany and metal two tiere...
Metal
pair of Gio Ponti black lacquered console vanity tables from Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rare Gio Ponti pair of black toilette, vanity table - dressing table produced by Giordano Chiesa for the Hotel Royal , 1955 Black lacquered Italian ash, brass, two draw...
Brass
Gio Ponti dark wood right Headboard with fitted bedside tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
a single left headboard by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. dark honey wood two tiered shelving, magazine rack, space for lighting switch Good condition. Original patina, Sold with a copy of a certificate of Lisa Licitra Ponti and the original invoice of the Hotel Royal. Directly from the original furniture of the Royal Hotel. Measures: H 80 cm 162 x 44cm each piece; radio of the time; hole for the electrical outlet: cm.10 x h 7 cm Similar items of our same collections have been exhibited in London in Modern Design Museum and Triennale in Milan and a similar items of same collector is now in the permanent collection of the TRIENNALE of Milan. See a pair of heaboards of our collection sold in last Italian Design Auction...
Metal
pair Gio Ponti Black Lacquered Side Tables from Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of luggage-racks, side tables designed by Gio Ponti and executed by Giordano Chiesa for Hotel Royal, Naples 1955 in 2005 arch. Cristina Longo used original items from Hotel Roy...
Brass
Pair of Large Gio Ponti Cherrywood Boiserie Panels from Hotel Royal, Naples 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of unique Gio Ponti wood panels from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. cherrywood thick edge with owl's beak these pi...
Cherry
$11,343Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gio Ponti Walnut Side Tables, Luggage Racks for Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Gio Ponti side tables (stands) produced by Giordano Chiesa, from the suite of the Hotel Royal Naples, 1953 Italian walnut, brass. Brass details Handles, foot and seven sections (ea...
Brass
Gio Ponti, Low side table, Prod. Giordano Chiesa, early 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particular coffee table designed by Gio Ponti in the very early 1950s and produced by Giordano Chiesa with different finishes depending on the commission It appears in the offices of...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
Oak
$4,256
H 22.84 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Italy Gio Ponti manner Nightstand in Walnut, Crystal Tops, by Brugnoli Mobili
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1940s Gio Ponti style nightstand in walnut, with double crystal tops, one transparent one lacquered, wax polished Measures cm: H 48/58 x W 55 x D 35 About Gio Ponti A...
Crystal
Mid Century Gio Ponti Domus Nova Coffee Table Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bernville, PA
Iconic coffee table by one of the most important Italian architects of all times, Gio Ponti. A solid caramel walnut table crafted by Domus Nova. It has that classy Gio Ponti shape wi...
Glass, Walnut
$1,418
H 19.3 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Wood Coffee Table in the Style of Gio Ponti Glass and Mahogany, 1950s, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid coffee table featuring a wooden structure and two shelves of different dimensions, which gives the whole table a trapezium shape. In the style of the Italian designer Gio Po...
Brass
$6,740
H 18.51 in W 33.86 in D 17.92 in
Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italian craftsmanship, designed by Gio Ponti, 1950s. The coffee table, an indispensable piece in the living room, has always been a ...
Glass, Walnut
Gio Ponti, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and iron coffee or side table designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. 1950s.
Metal
$6,621
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed In good conditions polished to wax Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
Cherry
$4,900Sale Price|38% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age White Italy Dresser Vanity Table Lacquer Wood Fibreglass
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular mirror in the upper part and the storage part is divided into two drawers on each side. With lighting in the upper and lower fin shapes. A piece of great sophistication and glamour, very difficult to find. It has a plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was the post Atomic Age, that is, the late 50's and early 70's. It is part of the “stylings” that reigned in the US during the 20th century. The concept of an optimistic world based on a possible "Earth of Tomorrow" reigned by the dominance of atomic energy and space travel. This "Styling" is inspired by the North American space race, but above all, the aesthetics based on Science Fiction, space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and a "cinematic" proposal of a new style. of life of the future. Movies like Barbarella 1968, James Bond, Space Odyssey 2001...
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
$3,500
H 25.6 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Nightstand in Walnut, Gio Ponti atributable, Cantù
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Unique Mid-Century nightstand 1930s Art Deco Gio Ponti atributable, by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, in walnut and burr walnut the flat surfaces Measure cm: H 65, W 51, D 34.
Walnut, Burl
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Minimal wear to glass. Mild to moderate imperfections to wood frame from normal use and natural cracking. ...
Glass, Wood
$20,102 / set
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 9.45 in
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Side Table Set 2 by Fontana Arte
By Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, MI
Rare pair of side tables by Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa produced by Fontana Arte. Petite pair of tables with compass legs and angled mirror tops. Wood h...
Mirror, Wood
Gio Ponti Travertine Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Highland, IN
Sublime mid-century Italian design at its best, this coffee table by Gio Ponti by Singer & Son features a stunning piece of travertine marble suppo...
Travertine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 127.17 in
Gio Ponti, pair Walnut Headboards with fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. walnut and metal two tiered shelving, magazine rac...
Metal
Pair Gio Ponti Consoles for Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1964
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of console tables by Gio Ponti, Manufactured for the Parco dei Principe Hotel Sorrento, circa 1961 Ash Formica Brass Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1964
Formica, Wood
Sold
H 49.25 in W 127 in D 86 in
DEPOSIT 3: Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, ...
Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 49.25 in W 127 in D 86 in
DEPOSIT 2: Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, ...
Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 16.15 in
Fine Gio Ponti large unique console table, four drawers, cherrywood, brass, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Fine and elegant large console designed by Gio Ponti for a private residence in Liguria, Arenzano, 1955 unique piece manufactured by Giordano Chiesa cherrywood, brass feet and bra...
Brass
Sold
H 48.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Vanity Table with Mirror from Hotel Royal, Naples
By Fontana Arte, Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and original vanity / dressing table or desk with attached original Fontana Arte round mirror for the Hote...
Brass
Sold
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by Fontana Arte produced by Giordano Chiesa for Das...
Brass
Sold
H 24.81 in W 16.54 in D 25.6 in
Gio Ponti Walnut Side Table, Luggage Rack for Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Gio Ponti side table (stand) produced by Giordano Chiesa, from the suite of the Hotel Royal Naples, 1955 Italian walnut, brass. Brass details: Handles, foot and seven sections five walnut sticks Measures: Height 64 cm, 65 x 42 cm; height without handle 51 cm These item come directly from the original furniture of the Hotel (original Hotel...
Brass
Gio Ponti Vanity Console Desk Formica from Hotel Pdp Roma, 1964
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare vanity dressing table designed by Gio Ponti for the rooms of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Roma manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, 1964 two drawers ash, laminate, nickel-plat...
Brass
Sold
H 49.25 in W 127 in D 86 in
DEPOSIT 1: Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, for their residence in Milan. The bed is comprised of Ferrara root walnut and curly birch...
Walnut, Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in D 17.33 in
Rare Gio Ponti Laminate Single Right Headboard from Hotel Pdp, Rome 1964
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
A single Gio Ponti formica and brushed metal headboard from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma 1964. with two angular shelves.original tv plate controller and a hole for electrical outlets white and green laminate manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, 1964 all orginal perfect condition laminate, ash, plastic, brass, enameled brass this item came directly form the original forniture of the Hotel (original invoice) Measures: height 75cm; 146cm x 44cm inscribed to reverse number 14 in blue crayon , probably the room number...
Brass
Rare Desk by Gio Ponti
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, brass, back-painted glass. Made by Giordano Chiesa for the offices of Vembi Boroughs. Sculptural desk featuring three top locking drawers, four drawers with shaped wood han...
Brass