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a rare Gio Ponti leggera chair, n.646 by Cassina, from Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
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Description
A very rare Gio Ponti iconic chair, n. 646 by Cassina
ash and re-upholstery in ivory cotton
this model was manufactured by Cassina, Meda as a variation on Ponti's legendary "leggera" chair; it is extremely comfortable, wonderful proportions.
This chair was made for the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955 with light blue sky upholstery (photo available)
Measures: H 83.5cm, 43 x 48 cm height seat 44cm
very good condition
Literature: Ugo La Pietra " Gio Ponti", Milano 1995 pg 204 ;
"Sedie, poltrone, divani" Domus June 1961 n. 259 for an adv.
Laura Falconi, Electa ed. "Gio Ponti: interiors, objects, drawings 1920-1976", Milan, 2010, p. 167. -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: ash and velvet Condition: Good. very good condition, reupholstery Creation Date: 1955 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Book References: Literature: Ugo La Pietra " Gio Ponti", Milano 1995 pg 204 ; Catalog References: "Sedie, poltrone, divani" Domus June 1961 n. 259 for an adv. Laura Falconi, Electa ed. "Gio Ponti: interiors, objects, drawings 1920-1976", Milan, 2010, p. 167. Incollect Reference #: 685102 -
Dimensions
W. 18.9 in; H. 328.74 in; D. 16.93 in; W. 48 cm; H. 835 cm; D. 43 cm; Seat H. 17.32 in; Seat H. 44 cm;
Message from Seller:
Lorenzo Ciompi is a private collector with a wide experience in Italian design achieved starting from the beginning of the 90's. His collection includes famous items designed by Gio Ponti as well as other well-known Italian designers such as Ico Pairisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Carlo De Carli , Carlo Mollino, Melchiorre Bega, Joe Colombo. A lot of furniture items projected by these designers were published on important magazines such as AD, The World Interiors, Elle, Domus.