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Pair of Italian Modern Craftsman Carved Cherry Wood Benches, Gio Ponti, c. 1954

About the Item

Elegant and timeless pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern craftsman carved cherry wood benches or stools from the circle of Gio Ponti and his work at the hotel, Hotel Parco di Principe, Italy, 1954. These are rare, handmade pieces expressing purity and sobriety with their refined sense of scale, elegant lines, subtle coloration, delicate detail and their sculptural tapering legs. References: Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra, Rizzoli, New York. Franco Albini, Paolo Buffa.
  • Similar to:
    Gio Ponti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1954
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Pon161stDibs: LU793516555012
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