Gio Ponti
Italian, 1891 - 1979
Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was a pioneering Italian architect and designer whose influence reshaped modern design and furniture. Best known as the founder and editor of *Domus* magazine, Ponti championed creativity and innovation in architecture and the decorative arts for more than five decades.
After earning his degree from the Milan Polytechnic, where he later taught, Ponti launched an illustrious career that spanned architecture, interiors, and product design. His most famous architectural achievement, the Pirelli Tower in Milan, remains an icon of modern Italian engineering and style.
A master of form and function, Ponti was deeply involved in every detail of his projects, from buildings to interiors and furnishings. He collaborated with leading manufacturers, including Cassina, Fontana Arte, and Venini, to create timeless pieces that blended lightness, elegance, and purpose.
Gio Ponti furniture is celebrated for its refined proportions, sculptural forms, and enduring craftsmanship. His Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina, exemplifies his philosophy of “the lightest form with the strongest structure.” Other celebrated designs include his sleek brass lamps, geometric mirrors, and furniture pieces that continue to inspire collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide.
Today, authentic Gio Ponti furniture is prized for its artistry and historical importance, representing the best of Italian mid-century modern design.
Article: Modern Living: Gio Ponti And The Twentieth-Century Aesthetics Of Design by Perri Lee Roberts
After earning his degree from the Milan Polytechnic, where he later taught, Ponti launched an illustrious career that spanned architecture, interiors, and product design. His most famous architectural achievement, the Pirelli Tower in Milan, remains an icon of modern Italian engineering and style.
A master of form and function, Ponti was deeply involved in every detail of his projects, from buildings to interiors and furnishings. He collaborated with leading manufacturers, including Cassina, Fontana Arte, and Venini, to create timeless pieces that blended lightness, elegance, and purpose.
Gio Ponti furniture is celebrated for its refined proportions, sculptural forms, and enduring craftsmanship. His Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina, exemplifies his philosophy of “the lightest form with the strongest structure.” Other celebrated designs include his sleek brass lamps, geometric mirrors, and furniture pieces that continue to inspire collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide.
Today, authentic Gio Ponti furniture is prized for its artistry and historical importance, representing the best of Italian mid-century modern design.
Article: Modern Living: Gio Ponti And The Twentieth-Century Aesthetics Of Design by Perri Lee Roberts
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Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Superleggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
$ 1,900
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Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs, circa 1950
H 37 in W 32 in D 26 in
$ 24,000
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Gio Ponti Mid-Century Ash Wood "Leggera 646" Chair. Italy 50s
H 32.68 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in
$ 2,475
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Gio Ponti Coffee Table for Isa Bergamo in Wood with Round Glass Top
H 19.69 in DIA 31.89 in
$ 13,000
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Gio Ponti Designed "Balletto alla Scala" Fabric by Tre 80 (in burgundy)
H 55 in W 39 in
$ 252
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Gio Ponti certified walnut and glass display table for A.P.E.M., Italy, 1946
H 31 in W 78 in D 39 in
$ 74,586
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Gio Ponti Occasional Table for Singer & Sons Model 2136
H 24 in DIA 27 in
$ 9,800
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Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
H 14 in W 42 in D 17 in
$ 4,350
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Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 22.83 in D 19.69 in
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Side table in wood and glass, by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
H 20.87 in W 33.07 in D 16.14 in
$ 8,500
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Rare 'Sole' Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce
H 4 in DIA 28 in
$ 16,500
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Gio Ponti Set of eight Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
$ 17,363
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