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Rare Pair of Ash Wood Consoles by Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa

Description
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important pair of ash wood console tables each with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. These exquisite sculptural consoles have fine details throughout and clean architectural lines with cutout drawers, angled sides, and long tapering legs.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Ash wood, brass
Condition:	Good. In very good condition, fully restored including refinishing and rich patina to brass sabots.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Laura Falconi, Gio Ponti: Interior, Objects, Drawings, 1920-1976, Milan, 2010, p. 244 for a similar example Daria Guarnati, ed., Aria D’Italia: espressione di Gio Ponti, Milan, 2011, p. 74 for a similar example
Article References:	'Mobili a Göteborg', Domus, no. 307, June 1955, p. 48 for a similar example Giampiero Bosoni, Il Modo italiano: Italian design and avant-garde in the 20th Century, exh. cat., Montreal, Museum of Fine Arts, 2006, p. 72 for a similar example
Dealer Reference #:	PON203
Incollect Reference #:	684277