Gio Ponti Designs: Modern, Versatile, Stylish
Gio Ponti desk, walnut and metal, from Villa Nemazee, Tehran, Iran. Sold with the original certificate of authenticity bearing the Documento Autentico label. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 35 3/4 in. h. by 48 in. w. by 24 1/2 in. d., $5,938.
Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was an influential Italian architect known for his industrial and furniture designs. His career spanned six decades, from 1921 to his death in 1979. A recent sale by Palm Beach Modern Auctions in Florida included Ponti-designed furniture and household items, including chairs, desks, dressers and tables. Prices in the sale ranged from […]