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pair of GIO PONTI armchairs white velvet brass feet for private residence 1955

Creator: Gio Ponti
Offered by: Compendio Gallery

Description
elegant pair of Gio Ponti armchairs
probably a unique pieces
from a private residence in Arenzano, Genova, Italy 1955
from the same residence other important items designed by Gio Ponti
manufactured by Cassina Meda - Italy
re-upholstery in ice white velvet
wood structure and brass feet
measures: height: 86 cm, 72 x 79 cm , height seat: 43cm
very good conditions
available the photos with original fabric
this model is very similar to the Cassina model and the armchairs designed for the First Class of the 'Conte Grande' Transatlantic Ocean Liner, circa 1948-1949 manufactured by Cassina, Meda, Italy.
see also the very similar armchair model designed by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Vembi Burroughs office in Genova in 1951 and sold by Wright auction in Chicago Usa in 09 december 2007 at $36.000
a very similar pair of armchairs was sold in Christie's auction 08 June /2023 in New Yorkl at $ 31.500

Literature
Alcune opere d'arte sul Conte Grande', Domus, no. 244, March 1950, p. 14
P. Piccione, Gio Ponti: le navi: il progetto degli interni navali, 1948-1953, Milan, 2007, pp. 41, 43-45, 50-51, 56, 60-63
U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milan, 2009, p. 221
D. Guarnati, espressione di Gio Ponti, Milan, 2011, p. 86
The Complete Work 1923-1978, Ponti, pg. 144 illustrates in situ Domus 1950-1954, Volume III, Fiell, ppg. 270-275 illustrate in situ

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	ice white velvet , brass, wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1955
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Domus, no. 244, March 1950, p. 14 P. Piccione, Gio Ponti: le navi: il progetto degli interni navali, 1948-1953, Milan, 2007, pp. 41, 43-45, 50-51, 56, 60-63 U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milan, 2009, p. 221
Incollect Reference #:	824762

Dimensions

W.	31.1 in;	H.	33.86 in;	D.	28.35 in;
W.	79 cm;	H.	86 cm;	D.	72 cm;

Seat H.	16.93 in;
Seat H.	43 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.