Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Chest of Drawers Circle of Gio Ponti, Pair
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Description
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti. Priced and sold as a pair.
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. -
More Information
Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Brass, Birch. Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1955 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 399901 -
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