Gio Ponti
Italian, 1891 - 1979
Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was a pioneering Italian architect and designer whose influence reshaped modern design and furniture. Best known as the founder and editor of *Domus* magazine, Ponti championed creativity and innovation in architecture and the decorative arts for more than five decades.
After earning his degree from the Milan Polytechnic, where he later taught, Ponti launched an illustrious career that spanned architecture, interiors, and product design. His most famous architectural achievement, the Pirelli Tower in Milan, remains an icon of modern Italian engineering and style.
A master of form and function, Ponti was deeply involved in every detail of his projects, from buildings to interiors and furnishings. He collaborated with leading manufacturers, including Cassina, Fontana Arte, and Venini, to create timeless pieces that blended lightness, elegance, and purpose.
Gio Ponti furniture is celebrated for its refined proportions, sculptural forms, and enduring craftsmanship. His Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina, exemplifies his philosophy of “the lightest form with the strongest structure.” Other celebrated designs include his sleek brass lamps, geometric mirrors, and furniture pieces that continue to inspire collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide.
Today, authentic Gio Ponti furniture is prized for its artistry and historical importance, representing the best of Italian mid-century modern design.
Article: Modern Living: Gio Ponti And The Twentieth-Century Aesthetics Of Design by Perri Lee Roberts
After earning his degree from the Milan Polytechnic, where he later taught, Ponti launched an illustrious career that spanned architecture, interiors, and product design. His most famous architectural achievement, the Pirelli Tower in Milan, remains an icon of modern Italian engineering and style.
A master of form and function, Ponti was deeply involved in every detail of his projects, from buildings to interiors and furnishings. He collaborated with leading manufacturers, including Cassina, Fontana Arte, and Venini, to create timeless pieces that blended lightness, elegance, and purpose.
Gio Ponti furniture is celebrated for its refined proportions, sculptural forms, and enduring craftsmanship. His Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina, exemplifies his philosophy of “the lightest form with the strongest structure.” Other celebrated designs include his sleek brass lamps, geometric mirrors, and furniture pieces that continue to inspire collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide.
Today, authentic Gio Ponti furniture is prized for its artistry and historical importance, representing the best of Italian mid-century modern design.
Article: Modern Living: Gio Ponti And The Twentieth-Century Aesthetics Of Design by Perri Lee Roberts
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Gio Ponti Vanity Mirror "Fontana Arte" on White Carrara Marble Block,1955
H 22.83 in W 17.32 in D 6.69 in DIA 16.54 in
$ 3,200
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Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 22.83 in D 19.69 in
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Side table in wood and glass, by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
H 20.87 in W 33.07 in D 16.14 in
$ 8,500
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Gio Ponti pair mahogany Headboards fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
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Sale Price: $ 8,330
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pair of Gio Ponti velvet bicolor white and yellow armchairs, Casa Giardino 1940
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pair of GIO PONTI elm hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
H 12.99 in W 23.62 in D 15.35 in
$ 7,800
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a rare Gio Ponti leggera chair, n.646 by Cassina, from Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
H 328.74 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
$ 1,900
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Rare 'Sole' Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce
H 4 in DIA 28 in
$ 16,500
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Gio Ponti Set of eight Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
$ 17,363
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pair of GIO PONTI armchairs white velvet brass feet for private residence 1955
H 33.86 in W 31.1 in D 28.35 in
$ 14,000
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Gio Ponti Console Table with Brass-Capped Legs, Italy, 1950s
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
$ 9,800
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Gio Ponti Italian Mid-Century Modern Green and Beige Upholstered Wing Chair
H 42 in W 31 in D 28 in
$ 15,000
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pair Gio Ponti Black Lacquered Side Tables from Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 17.72 in
$ 11,500
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