By Cleto Munari, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century silver-plated serving plate, centerpiece or vide poche, designed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari and produced in Italy during the 1980s.
Signed on the top by Gio Ponti and bears the Cleto Munari stamp underneath.
In fabulous conditions, with no scratches on the upper surface, 4 pieces currently available. Its sleek and efficient design, composed of two subtly offset concentric planes, makes this object not only functional but also a masterclass in geometric elegance, perfectly reflecting the artistic vision of Ponti.
This rare piece is ideal to enrich a mid-century modern living room, dining table, or a minimalist bar setup.
Dimensions (cm):
Diameter – 32
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century.
Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Bowls and Baskets
MaterialsMetal, Silver Plate