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Gio Ponti — Set of three armchairs, model no. 516
Gio Ponti

Set of three armchairs, model no. 516

1950

Designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti, this set of three armchairs, model no. 516, exemplifies his mastery of elegant, refined form and his commitment to the synthesis of art and functional design. The chairs reflect Ponti's characteristic aesthetic sensibility, balancing sculptural grace with structural clarity in a manner that bridges modernist principles with a distinctly Italian warmth. Together, the three pieces form a harmonious ensemble that speaks to Ponti's enduring influence on twentieth-century furniture design.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale

November 26, 2018

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Gio Ponti, Set of three armchairs, model no. 516, 1950

Designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti, this set of three armchairs, model no. 516, exemplifies his mastery of elegant, refined form and his commitment to the synthesis of art and functional design. The chairs reflect Ponti's characteristic aesthetic sensibility, balancing sculptural grace with structural clarity in a manner that bridges modernist principles with a distinctly Italian warmth. Together, the three pieces form a harmonious ensemble that speaks to Ponti's enduring influence on twentieth-century furniture design.

Year
1950
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Functional Art, Twentieth Century, Mid Century Modern, Seating, Interior Design, Modernist, Postwar Design, Decorative Arts, Furniture Design, Italian Designer

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