Rare Gio Ponti "602" Chair by Cassina, 1954
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Description
A very rare Gio Ponti iconic chair, n. 602 by Cassina oak 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)
sold with a copy of certificate of Lisa Licitra Ponti
Measures: H 86cm, 50x 44 cm height seat 48cm 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: Certificate of Authenticity Notes: copy of certificate by Lisa Licitra Ponti Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: oak and cotton Condition: Good. very good conditions Creation Date: 1949 Styles / Movements: Modern Book References: 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. Incollect Reference #: 449354 -
Dimensions
W. 17.32 in; H. 33.86 in; D. 19.69 in; W. 44 cm; H. 86 cm; D. 50 cm; Seat H. 18.9 in; Seat H. 48 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.
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