elegant pair of Gio Ponti armchairs
probably a unique pieces
from a private residence in Arenzano, Genova, Italy 1955
from the same residence other important items designed by Gio Ponti
manufactured by Cassina Meda – Italy
re-upholstery in ice white velvet
wood structure and brass feet
measures: height: 86 cm, 72 x 79 cm , height seat: 43cm
very good conditions
available the photos with original fabric
this model is very similar to the Cassina model and the armchairs designed for the First Class of the ‘Conte Grande’ Transatlantic Ocean Liner, circa 1948-1949 manufactured by Cassina, Meda, Italy.
see also the very similar armchair model designed by Gio Ponti and Fornasetti for Vembi Burroughs office in Genova in 1951 and sold by Wright auction in Chicago Usa in 09 december 2007 at $36.000
a very similar pair of armchairs was sold in Christie’s auction 08 June /2023 in New Yorkl at $ 31.500

Literature
Alcune opere d’arte sul Conte Grande’, Domus, no. 244, March 1950, p. 14
P. Piccione, Gio Ponti: le navi: il progetto degli interni navali, 1948-1953, Milan, 2007, pp. 41, 43-45, 50-51, 56, 60-63
U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milan, 2009, p. 221
D. Guarnati, espressione di Gio Ponti, Milan, 2011, p. 86
The Complete Work 1923-1978, Ponti, pg. 144 illustrates in situ Domus 1950-1954, Volume III, Fiell, ppg. 270-275 illustrate in situ