1950s Armchairs | Att. Gio Ponti
Elegant pair of 1950 armchairs attributable to Gio Ponti. Original structure with new textured velvet covering.
Period: Vintage 1950
Origin: Italy
Dimensions: L90xH90xD90 cm – Seat dimensions: H40xL47xP52 cm
“It’s not concrete, it’s not wood, it’s not stone, it’s not steel, it’s not glass that’s the most resistant element. The most resistant material in construction is art”
(Gio Ponti 18 November 1891, Milan – 16 September 1979 Milan).
Gio Ponti was an eclectic figure in the world of Italian design. He was an architect, designer, critic, artistic director and writer. Thanks to his work, architectural masterpieces, iconic elements of interior design, awards, books and magazines came to light. His works have left an indelible mark in the history of design and contemporary architecture.
