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2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti. Priced and sold individually. The pieces are a mixture of exquisite form and subtle volumes suspended on tapered transparent brass tripod legs. They are composed of delicate birch veneers with the front of the cabinets specially cut back at the corners to form a hexagonal. This is mirrored by a hexagonal cut and recessed door pulls. Literature: Ponti created pieces in a similar style for Hotel Royal, Naples and Sorrento, Italy, 1954.

$21,875 per item

More Information

In the Style of:	Gio Ponti
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Birch
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	circa 1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	GP50
Incollect Reference #:	401330

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	31 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	78.74 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com