Pair of 6 Rare Gio Ponti "Leggera" Dining Chairs 1950s
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Description
A simple chair with a refined, clear, cultured form, an icon of design. In 1952 the Leggera chair marked the beginning of a path that encapsulated the entire design and executive partnership between Gio Ponti, Cesare Cassina and his craftsmen in a one-off product, leading to the Superleggera in 1957.the Leggera has uprights that are almost circular in profile and, because of its extreme durability and simplicity that expresses all the nobility of an anonymous object.
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More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use Creation Date: 1950 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Dealer Reference #: 5535 Incollect Reference #: 689445 -
Dimensions
W. 15 in; H. 32 in; D. 19 in; W. 38.1 cm; H. 81.28 cm; D. 48.26 cm; Seat H. 19 in; Seat H. 48.26 cm;
Message from Seller:
ma+39 is Italian everyday living with a fresh and eclectic spin on the Italian mid century masters while integrating Almanza's custom pieces and "oggetti" from current and relevant talent. ma+39 offers a unique marriage of furnishings, lighting, art, and luxuries. Our showroom is a five thousand square foot gallery ranging from the mid 1600s to the mid 1900s as well as pieces from the 70s and 80s housed together in harmony. ma+39 is the collaboration of "maestri artigiani"
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