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Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891-1979) was an Italian architect, designer, and publisher. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian design. Ponti's furniture designs are characterized by their simple, elegant forms, their use of bold colors and patterns, and their attention to detail.

Ponti was born in Milan, Italy, in 1891. He studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 1921. After graduating, Ponti worked as an architect and designer for several different companies. In 1923, he founded the magazine Domus, which he edited for over 50 years.

Ponti's furniture designs were first exhibited at the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. His designs were very successful, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after furniture designers in Italy.

Some of Ponti's most famous furniture designs include the Superleggera chair, the Diwanetto sofa, more... and the Arco lamp. The Superleggera chair is made of bent plywood and is considered one of the lightest chairs ever designed. The Diwanetto sofa is upholstered in a bold geometric pattern, and the Arco lamp is a cantilevered lamp with a curved steel base and a glass shade.

Ponti's furniture designs were also influenced by his work as an architect. He believed that furniture should be an integral part of the architectural space, and he often designed furniture to complement his architectural projects.

Ponti's furniture designs are still highly sought-after today. They are considered to be some of the most important examples of mid-century modern furniture.

Ponti was a prolific designer, and he also designed a number of other objects, including jewellery, textiles, and ceramics. He was also a talented painter and sculptor.

Ponti died in Milan in 1979. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian design, and his work continues to inspire designers and collectors around the world. less...

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), set of four super Leggera…
Set of Four Super Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti, Cassina

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), set of four super Leggera chairs, designed 1957, manufactured by Cassina, green frames with woven cane seats, minor wear to cane (A/F) (4), height 32.68 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet settee for Isa Bergamo…
Restored Gio Ponti Green Velvet Settee for Isa Bergamo

A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet settee for Isa Bergamo Italian, circa 1940s, upholstered in emerald green velvet, the back upholstered in a green burnout geometric brocade, on brass legs, 39.76 in. high, 72.44 in. wide, 29.92 in. deep

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A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet wingback armchair for…
Restored Gio Ponti Green Velvet Wingback Armchair for Isa Bergamo

A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet wingback armchair for Isa Bergamo Italian, circa 1940s, upholstered in emerald green velvet, the back upholstered in a green burnout geometric brocade, on brass legs, 40.16 in. high, 29.72 in. wide, 33.46 in. deep

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A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet wingback armchair for…
Restored Gio Ponti Green Velvet Wingback Armchair, Isa Bergamo Italian

A fully restored Gio Ponti green velvet wingback armchair for Isa Bergamo Italian, circa 1940s, upholstered in emerald green velvet, the back upholstered in a green burnout geometric brocade, on brass legs, 40.16 in. high, 29.72 in. wide, 33.46 in. deep

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Gio Ponti desk, rosewood veneered frame with green reverse…
1950s Gio Ponti Rosewood Desk with Green Glass Top

Gio Ponti desk, rosewood veneered frame with green reverse painted inset glass top. Four black lacquered drawers including two with locks, Italy, c 1950s, 31.30 in. high, 74.80 in. wide, 35.43 in. deep

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Gio Ponti pair of wall sconces for Venini, studio blown…
Multicoloured Glass Wall Sconces by Gio Ponti for Venini

Gio Ponti pair of wall sconces for Venini, studio blown multicoloured glass with gold tone fittings. Signed and dated. Italy, produced 2017. Designed 1947, 12.60 in. high, 24.80 in. wide, 5.12 in. deep

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Italian open bookcase, c. 1950, in the manner of Gio Ponti,…
1950 Italian Teak Open Bookcase, Gio Ponti Style

Italian open bookcase, c. 1950, in the manner of Gio Ponti, teak, the upper part with open shelves above a pair of sliding doors and two open shelves, restored, height 78.35 in., width 83.46 in., depth 11.81 in.

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Gio Ponti armchair for Isa Bergamo; original Burgundy velvet…
Gio Ponti Burgundy Velvet Armchair

Gio Ponti armchair for Isa Bergamo; original Burgundy velvet and brass. Italy; c 1950s; 28.35 in. high, 24.80 in. wide, 20.87 in. deep

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Randaccio mirror circular,…
Gio Ponti Randaccio Mirror

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Randaccio mirror circular, designed 1925, manufactured by Gubi, brass and glass, diameter 16.34 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney

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After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), wall mirror, brass and…
Gio Ponti Brass Wall Mirror

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), wall mirror, brass and glass, of shaped rectangular form, 31.50 in. x 21.26 in. Provenance: Claire Rendall design, London. Private Collection, NSW

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Gio Ponti chandelier, glass, metal, and brass., Italy, c 1950s,…
Gio Ponti Glass Chandelier

Gio Ponti chandelier, glass, metal, and brass., Italy, c 1950s, 39.37 in. high, 20.08 in. deep

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Paolo Buffa pair of armchairs, circa 1950, the beech frame with…
Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s Italian Design

Paolo Buffa pair of armchairs, circa 1950, the beech frame with shaped stick back and lattice supports to the curved arms, calico seat upholstery. Height 30.91 in., width 24.61 in., depth 27.17 in. Provenance: Thomas Hamel collection, Sydney. Other Notes:…

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Side table in the manner of Gio Ponti, circular laquered wood…
Circular Gio Ponti-style Lacquered Wood Side Table with Glass Top

Side table in the manner of Gio Ponti, circular laquered wood table with glass top, Australia, c 1950s, 20.47 in. high, 25.98 in. deep

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), curved sofa, c. 1950,…
Curved Cream Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), curved sofa, c. 1950, manufactured by Casa e Giardino, cream velvet upholstery, timber legs, height 30.71 in. width 84.65 in. depth 31.50 in.

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) high back sofa, c. 1950…
Gio Ponti High Back Sofa in Yellow Gold Velvet

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) high back sofa, c. 1950 manufactured by Arredamenti Isa Bergamo, yellow gold velvet upholstery, timber legs

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Chiavari (Italian) set of four Spinetto chairs, c. 1950 in the…
Italian Spinetto Chairs by Gio Ponti, c. 1950 (Set of 4)

Chiavari (Italian) set of four Spinetto chairs, c. 1950 in the manner of Gio Ponti, manufactured by Otto Gerdau, retains retailer's label 'Rooksmoor Mills made in Italy' (4)

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) curved sofa, c. 1950…
Curved Blue Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) curved sofa, c. 1950 manufactured by Casa e Giardino, deep blue velvet upholstery, timber legs

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Design, Modernism & Art, Including Gio Ponti, Modernism,…
Modernism in Design and Art

Design, Modernism & Art, Including Gio Ponti, Modernism, European and American Design, Russian Avante-Darde, Art Deco, Craft In The Machine Age, Plastic Dreams etc, (25 Vol.)

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Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with…
Mid-century Gio Ponti dining chair with cane seat

Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with cane seat, mid 20th century, with makers label 'Sedie Sanguineti, Chiavari, Colombo, Sanguineti, Italia'

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An pair of mid-century Gio Ponti plush armchairs, designed for…
Mid-century Plum Velvet Armchairs by Gio Ponti

An pair of mid-century Gio Ponti plush armchairs, designed for Casa e Giardino. With original vibrant plum velvet upholstery, tapered legs and supple curvature. Down stuffed and extravagantly elegant scalloped edge cushions, height 30.31 in., width 34.25…

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After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), ebonised drink trolley, c.…
Ponti-inspired Ebonised Drink Trolley with Glass Trays

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), ebonised drink trolley, c. 1950, with three removable glass trays, on wheels, height 25.98 in., width 35.43 in. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

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Gio Ponti sofa for Isa Bergamo, original green velvet…
Gio Ponti Green Velvet Sofa, Italy c. 1950s

Gio Ponti sofa for Isa Bergamo, original green velvet upholstery, Italy, c 1950s, 32.68 in. high, 76.77 in. wide, 31.50 in. deep

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Gio Ponti 'Dufono' Intercom for Ducati, Bakerlite shell, Italy,…
Gio Ponti Ducati Intercom, 1938 Design

Gio Ponti 'Dufono' Intercom for Ducati, Bakerlite shell, Italy, designed 1938, 11 x 16 x 9

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A rattan wickerwork chair by Gio Ponti for Vittoro Bonacina &…
Gio Ponti Rattan Chair

A rattan wickerwork chair by Gio Ponti for Vittoro Bonacina & Co., Italian 1950's. Note: Ponti created the chair while furnishing the 'Conte Biancamano' luxury liner Literature Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milano, 1995, p. 217

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Fornasetti 'Trumeau Architettura Cabinet' by Piero Fornasetti,…
Fornasetti Architettura Cabinet, Limited Edition

Fornasetti 'Trumeau Architettura Cabinet' by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1980, 86.22 in. high, 31.50 in. wide, 16.14 in. deep, with Fornasetti plaque inside top drawer. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, purchased directly from Piero Fornasetti. The…

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Attributed to Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), pair of lounge…
Gio Ponti Lounge Armchairs with Velvet Upholstery

Attributed to Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), pair of lounge armchairs, designed c. 1950 Italian velvet upholstery, walnut, with two matching cushions (2)

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Gio Ponti '699 'Superleggera' four chairs for Cassina
Gio Ponti's '699 Superleggera' Chairs for Cassina

Gio Ponti '699 'Superleggera' four chairs for Cassina

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Super Leggera chairs, designed…
Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Super Leggera chairs, designed 1957, manufactured by Cassina, ash frames with woven cane seats, retaining decal labels (6), height 32.68 in.

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A 1950s Gio Ponti ladder back chair, 112 cm high, 42 cm wide,…
1950s Gio Ponti Ladder Back Chair

A 1950s Gio Ponti ladder back chair, 44.09 in. high, 16.54 in. wide, 16.54 in. deep

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A brass and ebonised timber two tier glass drinks trolley in…
Gio Ponti Style Two-Tier Drinks Trolley

A brass and ebonised timber two tier glass drinks trolley in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian, circa 1950, 29.13 in. high, 29.53 in. wide, 16.93 in. deep

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Superleggera' Chair, designed…
Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Superleggera' Chair, designed 1957, probably manufactured by Cassina, black lacquered wood frame and woven cane seat, height 32.48 in., width 15.75 in., depth

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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Walnut Trolley, designed c.…
Walnut Trolley with Glass Top and Brass Mounts

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Walnut Trolley, designed c. 1950, with glass top and shelf, brass mounts and castors, height 31.89 in. width 34.65 in. depth 18.31 in., Labels: cf. for comparison Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Rizzoli, 1995, p. 191

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A brass and walnut two-tier drinks trolley in the style of Gio…
1950s Italian Brass and Walnut Drinks Trolley

A brass and walnut two-tier drinks trolley in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian circa 1950 30.71 in. high, 29.13 in. wide, 18.11 in. deep

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Dining Chairs. Six dining chairs. Black laquered wood, mustard…
Black and Mustard Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs

Dining Chairs. Six dining chairs. Black laquered wood, mustard upholstery in the styl of 'Gio Ponti. Italy c1950s

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A stylish pair of walnut finish folding magazine racks in the…
Walnut Folding Magazine Racks, Gio Ponti Style (1950)

A stylish pair of walnut finish folding magazine racks in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian, circa 1950, 20.08 in. high, 19.29 in. wide

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A black Gio Ponti style convertible sofa, circa 1950. 84 cm…
1950s Black Convertible Sofa in Gio Ponti Style

A black Gio Ponti style convertible sofa, circa 1950. 33.07 in. high, 75.59 in. wide and 30.71 in. deep

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