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Giò Ponti La Conversazione Classica

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Are you looking for a unique and timeless addition to your home or business? Look no further than these 10 exquisite ceramic tiles designed by the legendary Gio Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica Italy. With their stunning design, "La Conversazione Classica," these tiles depict allegorical figures representing the Arts in a Deco style that will elevate any space. The dynamic composition of the tiles is further enhanced by the use of ancient symbols and perspectives, creating a floor that is not just beautiful, but also full of depth and meaning. These tiles are truly one-of-a-kind, as they are new old stock from the 1980s, ensuring that you won't find them anywhere else. Not only are these tiles a stunning addition to any room, but they are also made from high-quality ceramic materials, ensuring their longevity and durability. Whether you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your home or make a bold statement in your business, these Gio Ponti-designed tiles are the perfect choice. It takes a native son to build something as iconic as the Pirelli Tower, Gio Ponti’s 1960 masterpiece that soars over Milan. In 1928, the prolific architect and designer founded Domus, the influential design magazine to which he would contribute for the rest of his life. Along with building projects like the elegant Villa Planchart in Caracas, Ponti designed a number of now-iconic products, including the lightweight Superleggera chair and the curvy La Pavoni coffee machine of 1948. He was an enthusiastic leader of the post-war reconstruction, and a major influence on younger designers including Alessandro Mendini and Ettore Sottsass. In 2011, his prolific and wide-ranging career was the subject of the exhibition “Expressions of Gio Ponti” at the Triennale Museum in Milan. "Love architecture, be it ancient or modern,” Ponti said. “Love it for its fantastic, adventurous and solemn creations; for its inventions; for the abstract, allusive and figurative forms that enchant our spirit and enrapture our thoughts. Love architecture, the stage and support of our lives." The tiles will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US is crate included.
  • Creator:
    Gio Ponti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 0.32 in (8 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Weesp, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1464234540482
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