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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Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs from Hotel Bristol Merano, Casa e Giardino, 1954
H 28 in W 31 in D 31 in
$ 33,880
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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 Singer & Sons Walnut, Rosewood Chest of Drawers Restored
H 30 in W 47 in D 17 in
$ 35,000
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Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s
H 10 in DIA 4 in
$ 3,400
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Linen Upholstered Oak Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy, c. 1950s
H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in
$ 6,800
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Gio Ponti Designed "Balletto alla Scala" Fabric by Tre 80 (multicolor)
H 55 in W 39 in
$ 252
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a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
H 34 in W 22 in D 41 in
$ 42,000
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Drawing in Pencil by Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s
H 35 in W 30 in DIA 1 in
$ 17,800
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