Important and large pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, 1940’s
production “Casa & Giardino.”
Curved back, wooden frame, conic wooden feet
Re-upholstered in ivory and yellow gold velvet. Elegant tapered feet. Walnut, velvet.
Measures: H 77 cm, 88 x 90; height seat: 39 cm.height arms: 60cm; distance between arms: 84 cm
Perfect condition.
armchairs photos with original cover, before upholstered are available on request.
Very iconic, stylised and super comfortable. This timeless design can enhance any kind of interior.
Between 1936 and 1945, Gio Ponti produced a series of furniture with a “comfortable” line for the Casa & Giardino production, including a series of armchairs with curved and very enveloping backrests.
in the VI Triennale di Milano in 1936 Gio Ponti presented a series of furnishings inspired by comfort and simplicity including a first series of armchairs from the CASA & GIARDINO production.
this model, authenticated by Gio Ponti Archives, is the rarest and largest model of armchairs
Literature: Gio Ponti by Ugo La pietra, Rizzoli Ed. 1988 pg 103;
Domus n. 103, 1936;
GIO PONTI interni-oggetti-disegni- 1920-1976-Laura Falconi. Electa ed. pg 111-115

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