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Italian Mid-Century Brass Magazine Rack – Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
$524.33
£387
€452.83
CA$722.30
A$808.93
CHF 422.09
MX$9,880.72
NOK 5,370.16
SEK 5,062.02
DKK 3,379.41
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Italian Mid-Century Brass Magazine Rack – Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
Bring a touch of mid-century Italian elegance to your interior with this sculptural brass magazine rack, designed in the style of Gio Ponti. Its looping ribbon-like wirework creates a dynamic yet refined silhouette, balanced perfectly by delicate splayed feet and a gentle arched handle.
• Date: Mid-20th century, circa 1950s-60s
• Origin: Italy
• Material: Brass
• Style: Italian mid-century modern, in the manner of Gio Ponti
• Details:
• Elegant sculptural form with twisted loop design
• Warm aged brass patina throughout
• Arched carry handle with ball finials
• Stable splayed feet giving a sense of lightness and balance
Italian design in the 1950s and 60s was defined by its bold elegance and inventive use of materials, embracing clean, fluid lines while celebrating craftsmanship and practicality. Designers like Gio Ponti championed forms that were both sculptural and functional, creating timeless pieces that remain highly sought after today.
This magazine rack is more than a functional piece – it is an expression of mid-century Italian design’s poetic minimalism and material confidence. Its form recalls Ponti’s devotion to light, elegant lines that harmonise practicality with artistry.
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related patina and surface marks, adding warmth and authenticity to its appearance.
Styling suggestions: Ideal beside a reading chair, in a study, or as a sculptural accent in a living room, bringing an understated touch of Italian design history into your home.
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- Similar to:(After) Gio Ponti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Metalwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950’s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2868341745082
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