Italy 1960-64. Unique example
Ash-wood and formica, with a side door
Gio Ponti. Ugo La Pietra, Ed: Coliseum
Made for Hotel Parco dei Principi of Sorrento
Created for Hotel Parco dei Principi of Sorrento between 1960 and 1964, this cabinet 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 84 x D 30,5 x H 92,5 cm W 33.07 x D 12.01 x H 36.42 in
