Rare Sofa by Gio Ponti for Palazzo Liviano, University of Padova
In 2015 this sofa was sold by Wright for $161,000.
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Triennale Armchair by Gio Ponti
Sold by Phillips Phillips in 2021 for £45,360
In his design of the present model armchair for ISA, Bergamo, Gio Ponti deconstructed the traditional form of the wing-back chair, achieving a greater visual lightness. Ponti’s inventive structure gives prominence to the void, dissolving the mass of the upholstered armchair to reveal a sculptural frame. The backrest, secured by brass pins, and seat appear suspended within the essential lines of the armchair’s frame. The organic shape acknowledges Scandinavian modernist design, in particular the furniture of Danish architect Finn Juhl who had exhibited his ‘Chieftain’ armchair at the IX Milan Triennale in 1951. Further exploiting the expressive potential of his traditional materials, Ponti inserted a metal frame within the wooden structure of the upholstered backrest, reinforcing the armchair’s visually weightless form.
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The Knot Chair by Giorgio Gurioli
Mirror Lounge Chair by Project 213A
Mirror Lounge Chair by Project 213A
About Project 213A
Project 213A is a European design house founded in 2020 as an idea by four friends linked by a common design philosophy. This Project became reality with the launch in September 2021.
The brand’s goal is to create modern as well as unique furniture and home accessories that are timeless with a commitment to work towards a more sustainable future.
The name of the brand “Project 213A” refers to a London based address where all four founders each have lived in – at different times throughout their studies.
The building is featured prominently within the logo where their home stood, above a launderette.
Each product is responsibly manufactured in selected Portuguese factories and family run workshops to provide a considerate way of production while minimising wasteful practices.
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