Gio Ponti Attributed Armchair in Lelièvre Fabric and Beech, Italy, Late, 1950s

Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability. This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert, upholstered and sewn by hand in an emerald green Lelièvre fabric. This soft and dense fabric is a delicate combination of chenille and bouclé yarns. Ignazio Gardella was a member of the so-called third generation of the Modern Movement. He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations. In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair...

This rare armchair was produced in Italy during the 1950s, with its design attributed to Augusto Bozzi, who created several very similar metal-framed lounge chairs for Saporiti durin...

A nicely shaped pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs were presumably recovered in the current cotton or linen fabric some years ago. Some signs of u...

Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.