Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891-1979) was an Italian architect, designer, and publisher. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian design. Ponti's furniture designs are characterized by their simple, elegant forms, their use of bold colors and patterns, and their attention to detail.

Ponti was born in Milan, Italy, in 1891. He studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 1921. After graduating, Ponti worked as an architect and designer for several different companies. In 1923, he founded the magazine Domus, which he edited for over 50 years.

Ponti's furniture designs were first exhibited at the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. His designs were very successful, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after furniture designers in Italy.

Some of Ponti's most famous furniture designs include the Superleggera chair, the Diwanetto sofa, more...

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Gio Ponti desk, rosewood veneered frame with green reverse…

1950s Gio Ponti Rosewood Desk with Green Glass Top

Gio Ponti desk, rosewood veneered frame with green reverse painted inset glass top. Four black lacquered drawers including two with locks, Italy, c 1950s, 79.5 cm high, 190 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Gio Ponti pair of wall sconces for Venini, studio blown…

Multicoloured Glass Wall Sconces by Gio Ponti for Venini

Gio Ponti pair of wall sconces for Venini, studio blown multicoloured glass with gold tone fittings. Signed and dated. Italy, produced 2017. Designed 1947, 32 cm high, 63 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Italian open bookcase, c. 1950, in the manner of Gio Ponti,…

1950 Italian Teak Open Bookcase, Gio Ponti Style

Italian open bookcase, c. 1950, in the manner of Gio Ponti, teak, the upper part with open shelves above a pair of sliding doors and two open shelves, restored, height 199 cm, width 212 cm, depth 30 cm

Gio Ponti armchair for Isa Bergamo; original Burgundy velvet…

Gio Ponti Burgundy Velvet Armchair

Gio Ponti armchair for Isa Bergamo; original Burgundy velvet and brass. Italy; c 1950s; 72 cm high, 63 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Randaccio mirror circular,…

Gio Ponti Randaccio Mirror

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Randaccio mirror circular, designed 1925, manufactured by Gubi, brass and glass, diameter 41.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), wall mirror, brass and…

Gio Ponti Brass Wall Mirror

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), wall mirror, brass and glass, of shaped rectangular form, 80 x 54 cm. Provenance: Claire Rendall design, London. Private Collection, NSW

Gio Ponti chandelier, glass, metal, and brass., Italy, c 1950s,…

Gio Ponti Glass Chandelier

Gio Ponti chandelier, glass, metal, and brass., Italy, c 1950s, 100 cm high, 51 cm deep

Paolo Buffa pair of armchairs, circa 1950, the beech frame with…

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s Italian Design

Paolo Buffa pair of armchairs, circa 1950, the beech frame with shaped stick back and lattice supports to the curved arms, calico seat upholstery. Height 78.5 cm, width 62.5 cm, depth 69 cm. Provenance: Thomas Hamel collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Paolo…

Side table in the manner of Gio Ponti, circular laquered wood…

Circular Gio Ponti-style Lacquered Wood Side Table with Glass Top

Side table in the manner of Gio Ponti, circular laquered wood table with glass top, Australia, c 1950s, 52 cm high, 66 cm deep

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), curved sofa, c. 1950,…

Curved Cream Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), curved sofa, c. 1950, manufactured by Casa e Giardino, cream velvet upholstery, timber legs, height 78 cm width 215 cm depth 80 cm.

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) high back sofa, c. 1950…

Gio Ponti High Back Sofa in Yellow Gold Velvet

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) high back sofa, c. 1950 manufactured by Arredamenti Isa Bergamo, yellow gold velvet upholstery, timber legs

Chiavari (Italian) set of four Spinetto chairs, c. 1950 in the…

Italian Spinetto Chairs by Gio Ponti, c. 1950 (Set of 4)

Chiavari (Italian) set of four Spinetto chairs, c. 1950 in the manner of Gio Ponti, manufactured by Otto Gerdau, retains retailer's label 'Rooksmoor Mills made in Italy' (4)

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) curved sofa, c. 1950…

Curved Blue Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) curved sofa, c. 1950 manufactured by Casa e Giardino, deep blue velvet upholstery, timber legs

Design, Modernism & Art, Including Gio Ponti, Modernism,…

Modernism in Design and Art

Design, Modernism & Art, Including Gio Ponti, Modernism, European and American Design, Russian Avante-Darde, Art Deco, Craft In The Machine Age, Plastic Dreams etc, (25 Vol.)

Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with…

Mid-century Gio Ponti dining chair with cane seat

Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with cane seat, mid 20th century, with makers label 'Sedie Sanguineti, Chiavari, Colombo, Sanguineti, Italia'

An pair of mid-century Gio Ponti plush armchairs, designed for…

Mid-century Plum Velvet Armchairs by Gio Ponti

An pair of mid-century Gio Ponti plush armchairs, designed for Casa e Giardino. With original vibrant plum velvet upholstery, tapered legs and supple curvature. Down stuffed and extravagantly elegant scalloped edge cushions, height 77 cm, width 87 cm,…

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), ebonised drink trolley, c.…

Ponti-inspired Ebonised Drink Trolley with Glass Trays

After Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), ebonised drink trolley, c. 1950, with three removable glass trays, on wheels, height 66 cm, width 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

Gio Ponti sofa for Isa Bergamo, original green velvet…

Gio Ponti Green Velvet Sofa, Italy c. 1950s

Gio Ponti sofa for Isa Bergamo, original green velvet upholstery, Italy, c 1950s, 83 cm high, 195 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Gio Ponti 'Dufono' Intercom for Ducati, Bakerlite shell, Italy,…

Gio Ponti Ducati Intercom, 1938 Design

Gio Ponti 'Dufono' Intercom for Ducati, Bakerlite shell, Italy, designed 1938, 11 x 16 x 9

A rattan wickerwork chair by Gio Ponti for Vittoro Bonacina &…

Gio Ponti Rattan Chair

A rattan wickerwork chair by Gio Ponti for Vittoro Bonacina & Co., Italian 1950's. Note: Ponti created the chair while furnishing the 'Conte Biancamano' luxury liner Literature Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milano, 1995, p. 217

Fornasetti 'Trumeau Architettura Cabinet' by Piero Fornasetti,…

Fornasetti Architettura Cabinet, Limited Edition

Fornasetti 'Trumeau Architettura Cabinet' by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1980, 219 cm high, 80 cm wide, 41 cm deep, with Fornasetti plaque inside top drawer. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, purchased directly from Piero Fornasetti. The Architettura…

Attributed to Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), pair of lounge…

Gio Ponti Lounge Armchairs with Velvet Upholstery

Attributed to Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), pair of lounge armchairs, designed c. 1950 Italian velvet upholstery, walnut, with two matching cushions (2)

Gio Ponti '699 'Superleggera' four chairs for Cassina

Gio Ponti's '699 Superleggera' Chairs for Cassina

Gio Ponti '699 'Superleggera' four chairs for Cassina

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Super Leggera chairs, designed…

Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Super Leggera chairs, designed 1957, manufactured by Cassina, ash frames with woven cane seats, retaining decal labels (6), height 83 cm

A 1950s Gio Ponti ladder back chair, 112 cm high, 42 cm wide,…

1950s Gio Ponti Ladder Back Chair

A 1950s Gio Ponti ladder back chair, 112 cm high, 42 cm wide, 42 cm deep

A brass and ebonised timber two tier glass drinks trolley in…

Gio Ponti Style Two-Tier Drinks Trolley

A brass and ebonised timber two tier glass drinks trolley in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian, circa 1950, 74 cm high, 75 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Superleggera' Chair, designed…

Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Superleggera' Chair, designed 1957, probably manufactured by Cassina, black lacquered wood frame and woven cane seat, height 82.5 cm, width 40 cm, depth

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Walnut Trolley, designed c.…

Walnut Trolley with Glass Top and Brass Mounts

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Walnut Trolley, designed c. 1950, with glass top and shelf, brass mounts and castors, height 81 cm width 88 cm depth 46.5 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Rizzoli, 1995, p. 191

A brass and walnut two-tier drinks trolley in the style of Gio…

1950s Italian Brass and Walnut Drinks Trolley

A brass and walnut two-tier drinks trolley in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian circa 1950 78 cm high, 74 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Dining Chairs. Six dining chairs. Black laquered wood, mustard…

Black and Mustard Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs

Dining Chairs. Six dining chairs. Black laquered wood, mustard upholstery in the styl of 'Gio Ponti. Italy c1950s

A stylish pair of walnut finish folding magazine racks in the…

Walnut Folding Magazine Racks, Gio Ponti Style (1950)

A stylish pair of walnut finish folding magazine racks in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian, circa 1950, 51 cm high, 49 cm wide

A black Gio Ponti style convertible sofa, circa 1950. 84 cm…

1950s Black Convertible Sofa in Gio Ponti Style

A black Gio Ponti style convertible sofa, circa 1950. 84 cm high, 192 cm wide and 78 cm deep