anni 50
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
This coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy in the Fifties exhibits several characteristic features of Ponti's design aesthetic and mid-century modern design principles. Gio Ponti was an influential Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, and publisher known for his innovative and elegant designs during the mid-20th century. Solid brass construction was typical of Ponti's style. He often worked with high-quality materials, including brass, which he used in various furniture pieces to create a luxurious yet understated look. Ponti's designs often featured clean lines and geometric shapes, reflecting the simplicity and functionality valued in mid-century modern design. Ponti aimed to create elegant and refined designs that were also functional. His furniture pieces were often characterized by their simplicity and practicality without sacrificing style. Ponti was known for his meticulous attention to detail, and his furniture pieces typically exhibited craftsmanship of the highest quality. Despite being designed in the 1950s this coffee table design has a timeless quality that continues to resonate with contemporary tastes. The brass it's in original patina, glass is in very good condition overall.
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