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Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4

Creator: Gio Ponti
Offered by: MA+39

Description
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of four.

These four chairs are designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. They exhibit Ponti's signature minimalist style, blending simplicity with elegance. The frames are made from a sleek, dark wood, giving the chairs a sophisticated, modern look. Each chair features a ladder-back design with horizontal slats, providing a subtle yet stylish backrest. The seats are woven with natural straw or cord in a grid pattern, adding texture and a touch of rustic charm. The tapered legs lend the chairs a light, airy feel, yet they remain sturdy. These chairs would be ideal in a dining room or as accent pieces, offering both functional seating and timeless design.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1952
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	5864
Incollect Reference #:	762996

Dimensions

W.	15.5 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	39.37 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

ma+39 is Italian everyday living with a fresh and eclectic spin on the Italian mid century masters while integrating Almanza's custom pieces and "oggetti" from current and relevant talent. ma+39 offers a unique marriage of furnishings, lighting, art, and luxuries. Our showroom is a five thousand square foot gallery ranging from the mid 1600s to the mid 1900s as well as pieces from the 70s and 80s housed together in harmony. ma+39 is the collaboration of "maestri artigiani"