Italy, 1930s
Walnut frame, fabric upholstery
Provided with certificate of authenticity of the Gio Ponti Archives
Ugo La Pietra, ed., Gio Ponti: L'arte si innamora dell?industria, New York, 2009, pp. 7, 63
Manufactured in Italy in the 1930s, this bench is a prime example of Gio Ponti’s extensive contributions for private apartments and interiors. Featuring a simple yet captivating shape, it 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 48,3 x D 81,9 x H 38,1 cm W 19.02 x D 32.24 x H 15 in
