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biography
Giovanni Ponti, known as Gio Ponti, was one of the most influential Italian architects and designers of the 20th century. Born in Milan on November 18, 1891, he graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1921 after interrupting his studies to serve in World War I. During his career, Ponti founded the renowned magazine "Domus" in 1928, which became a key reference for Italian architecture and design. He collaborated with major companies such as Richard Ginori, revitalizing ceramic production and winning the Grand Prix at the 1925 Paris Exposition.
In 1927, he opened his first studio with architect Emilio Lancia, creating works that blended tradition and modernity, including the house on via Randaccio and the Bouilhert villa. He was also the creative director of Fontana Arte and taught at the Politecnico di Milano until 1961. Among his most famous works is the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan. In 1954, he established the Compasso d’Oro Award, one of the most prestigious design honors.
His work ranged from architecture to industrial design, including furniture, ceramics, glass, and objects of great artistic and commercial value. Ponti remained active until the 1970s, leaving a lasting legacy in international design. He died in Milan on September 16, 1979, in his home on via Dezza, now the site of his archive. His works are frequently featured in auctions by Cambi Casa d'Aste, which promotes their market and historical significance.
In 1927, he opened his first studio with architect Emilio Lancia, creating works that blended tradition and modernity, including the house on via Randaccio and the Bouilhert villa. He was also the creative director of Fontana Arte and taught at the Politecnico di Milano until 1961. Among his most famous works is the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan. In 1954, he established the Compasso d’Oro Award, one of the most prestigious design honors.
His work ranged from architecture to industrial design, including furniture, ceramics, glass, and objects of great artistic and commercial value. Ponti remained active until the 1970s, leaving a lasting legacy in international design. He died in Milan on September 16, 1979, in his home on via Dezza, now the site of his archive. His works are frequently featured in auctions by Cambi Casa d'Aste, which promotes their market and historical significance.
Past lots of Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti
Two armchairs mod. BP16 Continuum.
Bamboo and cane structure. Seats with fabric covers. Bonacina, Italy, 1963.
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Gio Ponti
Scrivania modello USC 607.
Struttura in metallo laccato e ottone con piano in legno con rivestimenti in formica. Dattilo basculante in metallo con [..]
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo mod. 2135 MCM
Struttura estensibile e piano in legno, puntali in ottone. Prod. Singer & Sons, USA, 1950 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Due poltrone mod. BP16 Continuum.
Struttura in giunco e midollino. Cuscini con rivestimenti in tessuto. Prod. Bonacina, Italia, 1963.
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Gio Ponti
Six chairs
Wooden structure, skai upholstery. Original label. Certificate of authenticity Gio Ponti Archives. Cassina, Italy, circa [..]
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Gio Ponti
Canopy bed
Wooden and brass structure. Brass details. Private collection Milan. Certificate of authenticity Gio Ponti Archives. Italy, [..]
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Gio Ponti
Lampada a sospensione mod. 99.81.
Struttura in metallo e vetro opalino di Murano soffiato e colorato. Prod. Venini, Italia, 1946.
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Gio Ponti
Mobile contenitore.
Struttura in legno e radica con intarsi in avoriolina. Puntali e maniglie in fusione di ottone. Piano in vetro. Pezzo unico [..]
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Gio Ponti
Sei sedie mod. Superleggera
Struttura in legno, seduta in paglia intrecciata. Prod. Cassina, Italia, 1951.
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Gio Ponti
Mobile bar contenitore
Struttura e sostegni in legno, ante lavorate a scannellatura verticale. Piano interno in cristallo specchiato. Certificato [..]
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo basso mod. 1128
Struttura in ottone, piano in cristallo molato. Disegno originale per la collezione Modern by Singer di Singer & Sons. Certificato [..]
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Gio Ponti
Quattro sedie.
Struttura in legno laccato e rivestimento in skai. Etichetta originale. Certificato di autenticità. Prod. Casa e giardino, [..]
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Gio Ponti
Mobile contenitore
Struttura, sostegni e cassettiera in legno. Ante rivestita in carta cannetè. Piano in cristallo molato. Particolari in ottone. [..]
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Gio Ponti
Two armchairs mod. 803.
Wooden structure, fabric upholstery. Cassina, Italy, 1954.
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo
Struttura in legno con trama perimetrale a listelli. Certificato di autenticità Gio Ponti Archives. Prod. Italia, [..]
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Gio Ponti
Specchiera.
Cornice in cartapesta dipinta con dettagli in ottone. Prod. Enrico e Gaetano Dal Monte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Due poltroncine.
Struttura in legno con rivestimento in velluto. Certificato di autenticità. Prod. Italia, 1940 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Due lampade da terra mod. Pirellone
Struttura in ottone nichelato e diffusori in vetro curvato stampato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1967
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Gio Ponti
Sei sedie
Struttura in legno, rivestimento in tessuto. Certificato di autenticità. Prod. Italia, 1950 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Low table
Wooden structure. Certificate of authenticity Gio Ponti Archives. Italy, c. 1950.
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Gio Ponti
Due specchi
Struttura in ottone con decori serigrafati raffiguranti 'Gli amori delle sirene' e 'La regina delle sirene'. Prod. Luigi [..]
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo basso.
Struttura in legno intagliato. Piano in vetro. Prod. Casa e Giardino, Italia, 1950 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo basso
Struttura in legno e puntali in ottone, piano il legno impiallacciato e bordo perimetrale in ottone. Certificato di autenticità [..]
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Gio Ponti
Due poltrone.
Struttura e sostegni in legno, cuscini in tessuto e seduta in rete metallica. Prod. Cassina, Italia, 1950 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Due poltrone mod. 803
Struttura in legno e rivestimento in skai. Etichetta originale. Prod. Cassina, Italia, 1954.
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Gio Ponti
Attributed to
Two wall lamps.
Cast bronze structure. Italy, c. 1930
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Gio Ponti
Sei sedie mod. Leggera
Struttura in legno e rivestimenti in skai. Etichetta della produzione Amedeo Cassina. Prod. Cassina, Italia, 1951
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Gio Ponti
Tavolo
Struttura in tubolare di ferro laccato e piano in vetro. Prod. Casa e Giardino, Italia, 1950 ca.
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Gio Ponti
Lampada da terra mod. 1967
Struttura orientabile in ottone con base in cristallo molato. Diffusore in alluminio laccato. Disegno originale per l'Hotel [..]
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Gio Ponti
Attributed to
Two wall lamps.
Cast bronze structure. Italy, c. 1930
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