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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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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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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Gio Ponti Set of Eight Ash Wood "Leggera" Chairs. Italy 1960s
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 16.14 in
$ 18,100
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Mid-Century Gio Ponti Set of Four ‘Leggera 646’ Ashwood Italian Chairs, 1951
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
$ 12,850
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Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera
H 32.28 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
$ 28,000
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Pair of Model 110 Armchairs by Gio Ponti
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
$ 15,000
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Gio Ponti, pair of "Superleggera" chairs, designed 1957
H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
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Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
H 33 in W 15 in D 16 in
$ 6,200
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Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
$ 3,875
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Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
H 32 in W 17 in D 18 in
$ 21,081
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Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with rope seat, Cassina, Italy, 1951
H 32 in W 17 in D 18 in
$ 17,642
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Set of Four Chairs, model 211 by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons
H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in
$ 34,000
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Gio Ponti Set of six Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
$ 16,388
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Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Set of Four ‘Leggera’ Ash Wood Italian Chairs, 1951
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
$ 8,700
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Gio Ponti for Cassina set of six Leggera dining chairs, Italy 1950s
H 32.28 in W 16.54 in D 18.11 in
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Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Ash Wood 699 Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
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