Italy, 1960
Ash-wood, formica and chromed brass
Gio Ponti, by Ugo La Pietra, Colisuem Publishers
Realized for the furnishing of Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento
Designed for Hotel Parco dei Principi of Sorrento in the 1960s, this vanity desk exemplifies the last period of Gio Ponti’s career. Featuring only wood and light-blue, and a simple yet captivating shape, this piece stands as a timeless icon. A multidisciplinary talent, Gio Ponti investigated art, architecture and design through continuous research into shapes, materials and the essence of reality. Ponti believed that design transcended mere functionality, seeking to harmonize form, creativity, beauty and efficiency.
W 120 x D 35 x H 77 cm
W 47.24 x D 13.78 x H 30.31 in
