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Gio Ponti Vanity Console Desk Formica from Hotel PdP Roma, 1964 and "602" Chair

Creator: Gio Ponti -Giordano Chiesa
Offered by: Compendio Gallery

Description
Rare vanity dressing table designed by Gio Ponti for the rooms of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Roma manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, 1964.
Two drawers, ash, laminate, nickel-plated brass- sold without the table mirror on top (destroyed)
Inscribed to reverse ( under the drawers) number in blue crayon
Also included is a Gio Ponti "602" chair by Cassina, 1954.
Measures: H 75.5 cm, 94.5 x 46.5 cm (with the drawer);
Good condition
Provenance: this item coming directly from the original furniture of the Hotel PdP
Copy of original invoice of the Parco dei principi Hotel is available on request
Sold with a copy of certificate of Lisa Licitra Ponti
Literature:
- Gio Ponti l'arte si innamora dell'industria-Ugo La Pietra pp 365,367
-Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, New York, 1996, p. 373
-Fabrizio Mautone- Gio Ponti La committenza Fernandes, Electa Napoli 2009
Exhibitions ( a similar example):
-CENTOVENTI GIO' PONTI designer senza Tempo Parma - 26 february - 6 march 2011 (an item of this collection)
-GIO' PONTIDESIGN made in Italy: arredi d'albergo degli anno 50' e 60'
Parma - MERCANTINFIERA - 24 september - 2 october 2005
-GIO' PONTI A WORLD OF DESIGN ROTTERDAM - NAI MUSEUM - 19 october 2002 - 15 january 2003 (an item of this collection)
- CAMERE D'ARTISTA italian design 1930-1960 Villa Bertelli Forte dei Marmi ,Lucca Italy 24 july-14 sept. 2014 (this item).

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	Copy of original invoice from the Parco dei Principi Hotel is available on request. Sold with a copy of certificate of Lisa Licitra Ponti.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Ash, Brass, Laminate.
Condition:	Good. Replacements made: the laminate on the top and on the drawers has been changed but it is original from 1960'. Repaired: one leg has been repaired. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1964
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	506977

Dimensions

W.	37.21 in;	H.	29.73 in;	D.	18.31 in;
W.	94.51 cm;	H.	75.51 cm;	D.	46.51 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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