Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
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Description
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1920. In 1926 he founded-with editor Gianni Mazzocchi-the magazine Domus, which he directed until his death. In 1931 he was called to the artistic direction of Luigi Fontana, and in 1932 - together with Pietro Chiesa - he founded FontanaArte.
In 1952 he founded the Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli studio with architect Alberto Rosselli. Here he began the period of most intense and fruitful activity in both architecture and design, abandoning the frequent references to the neoclassical past and focusing on more innovative ideas.
Here we have the armchair mod. 807 Distex designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1954.
Wooden structure with fabric covering, in very good condition and ready to be shipped.
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More Information
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity Notes: Certificate of Authenticity Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: wood, fabric Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1954 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century News references: Published in: G. Bosoni, Made in Cassina, p. 153, Skira, 2008; R. Aloi, Arredamento Moderno, figura, 283, Hoepli 1955; Gio Ponti, Arte Applicata Centro Internazionale di Brera, figura 140, Coliseum, 1987. Dealer Reference #: S_217 Incollect Reference #: 825806 -
Dimensions
W. 31.5 in; H. 31.5 in; D. 38.19 in; W. 80 cm; H. 80 cm; D. 97 cm;