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Early Rare Pair of Benches in Walnut and Ivory Bouclé by Gio Ponti

Description
Gio Ponti early rare pair of benches with walnut frames and ivory bouclé fabric, Italy, 1930s. These elegant benches have a graceful frame with curved cabriole tapering legs connected by an apron and stretchers. Simple and classic in form, these exquisite benches would compliment any interior.
Fully restored and newly upholstered in a luxurious Holland & Sherry Brunswick Snow or ivory bouclé.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Walnut and ivory bouclé
Condition:	Good. In very good condition, fully restored including refinish on legs and new cushions upholstered in ivory bouclé.
Creation Date:	1930a
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Ugo La Pietra, ed., Gio Ponti: L’arte si innamora dell’industria, New York, 2009, p. 7, fig. 13, p. 63 for an image and a drawing of a similar example
Catalog References:	Gio Ponti, oggetti di design 1925-1970, exh. cat., Galleria Babuino Novecento, Rome, 2007, p. 43 for a similar example
Dealer Reference #:	PON1113
Incollect Reference #:	582756