Gio Ponti Attributed 1950s Wingback Loungechair With Aged Brass Legs and Tweed Re-Upholstery

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Iconic lounge chair / wingback chair designed by Gio Ponti produced in 1950s. This elegant chair features wings and curved … more Iconic lounge chair / wingback chair designed by Gio Ponti produced in 1950s. This elegant chair features wings and curved armrests evoking a visually very interesting shape. The four tapered delicate legs are executed in aged brass and newly re-upholstered in a stunning Nobilis Tweed in grey and white tones.

An architect, a designer and an artist, Gio Ponti (Milano 1891-1979) entered into partnership with Emilio Lancia and Mino Fiocchi after graduating in 1091 and six years later founded Il Labirinto in order to produce high-quality furniture and objects. In 1957 he designed the super-celebrated Superleggera chair for Cassina, the crowning achievement of a long and fruitful working association. less