$13,750
Gio Ponti
desk
Italy, 1938 fruitwood, reverse-painted glass, brass 53 w x 26½ d x 31 h in (135 x 67 x 79 cm)
result: $13,750
Gio Ponti’s work of the 1930s finely combines elements of Rationalism and Neo-Classicism.
For the 1937 Paris International Exposition, Ponti introduced a new line of furniture in precious woods with a distinct decorative feature: a plissé, or grooved carving. Ponti used this decorative motif for interior projects such as the University of Padova and the Vanzetti apartment.
Desk features five locking drawers.
provenance: Collection of Loris Manna, Milan
literature: Domus , No. 131, November 1938, pg. 11 Arredamento , Ulrich, fig. 35 Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti, Desegni: 1920-1976 , Falconi, pg. 115
Gio Ponti and his vision served as the inspiration for the important collection of Loris Manna, author of Gio Ponti, The Majolica. For an introduction to the collection, read One Collection, One History by Loris Manna
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2012-12-13
