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Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Superleggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957

Creator: Gio Ponti
Offered by: Vangee Studio

Description
Set of two Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1957. Constructed from solid ash wood and painted black, each chair features a woven straw seat for comfort and durability. The design is characterized by a lightweight, minimal structure, with carefully proportioned legs and backrest that balance strength and visual lightness. The Superleggera (“super light”) was conceived to reduce material use while maintaining structural integrity, exemplifying Ponti’s approach to functional, refined modernist design.

Produced by Cassina, the chairs reflect Italian postwar craftsmanship and attention to detail in both joinery and finish. This set represents an important example of mid-20th-century Italian furniture, combining technical innovation, material efficiency, and clean geometric form in a design that remains in continuous production today.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Solid ash, Straw
Condition:	Good. Wood shows signs of use; seats in perfect condition
Creation Date:	1957
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Minimalist
Incollect Reference #:	834271

Dimensions

W.	16.14 in;	H.	32.68 in;	D.	17.72 in;
W.	41 cm;	H.	83 cm;	D.	45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Vangee Studio is a curated furniture gallery based in the Netherlands, specializing in mid-century modern and timeless design pieces. Contact us at +31 6 30377838 or hello@vangee.studio