Gio Ponti Side Table, 1950s
Description
Gio Ponti side table, wood, Italy, 1950s
This side table, designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, showcases an elegant and essential construction. Crafted in brown-stained wood, it features a rectangular top, tapered legs, and a lower shelf for storage. The clean lines and refined proportions reflect Ponti’s rationalist approach, where simplicity and function merge seamlessly into timeless elegance.
Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian design and architecture. Founder of Domus magazine and designer for renowned companies such as Cassina, Fontana Arte, and Richard Ginori, he consistently redefined the relationship between form, utility, and modern living. This table exemplifies Ponti’s ability to transform everyday furnishings into refined architectural elements, in line with his broader vision of design as a total work of art.
Dimensions
Height: 25.59 in (65 cm)
Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)
Depth: 15.35 in (39 cm)
Design
1950s
Manufacture
1950-1959
Material
Wood
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
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