Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three pairs of extremely rare and highly coveted chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy for the First Class bar of Italia Line's MV Augustus ocean liner, 1951. T...
Walnut
Gio Ponti Wall Sconce from the m/s Augustus Italian Ocean Liner 1951
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Trapezoidal shaped wall mounted niche-form light fixture designed by Gio Ponti for the m/s Augustus transatlantic ocean liner. From the Atlantico, tourist class dining room aboard th...
Brass, Zinc, Aluminum
MV Augustus Ocean Liner Ballroom Pair of Chairs by Ugo Cara
By Ugo Cara
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A great design from the Italian ocean liner MV Augustus. The furnishing designs on the ship varied from area to area, with designs by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and many oth...
Wood, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Gustavo Pulitzer Set of 3 Dining Armchairs from MV Augustus Ocean Liner, 1952
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in BREST, FR
Set of 3 armchairs by the famous Italian designer Gustavo Pulitzer in 1952 for the dining room of the Italian liner Augustus in mahogany. 2 Armchairs have their system of fixation in...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Gio Ponti, Rare Lounge Chair, Augustus Ocean Liner, Beach, Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A rare organic lounge chair, designed and produced for the First Class Ballroom of the Augustus transatlantic ocean liner. Produced by Cassina, Meda, Italy, 1950.
Fabric, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Armchair in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed armchair reminiscent of the ones Gio Ponti designed for the Augustus Ocean Liner. Wood legs, open back and re-upholstered in an ivory velvet.
"Augustus" Italian Ocean Liner Pair of Full Length Mirrors
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored mirrors designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali from the 1st Class cabins of the MV Augustus transatlantic ocean liner built in 1952 for Italia Lines.
Mirror, Maple
Sold
H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti for Augustus Transatlantic Ocean Liner, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
pair of wall lights Augustus transatlantic ocean liner 1950 designed for the smoking room of the Augustus attribution of Gio Ponti works perforated brass, glass, brass, painte...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Flush Mount from MV Augustus Ocean Liner
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hanover, MA
Original flush mount ceiling light designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1951 for the cabin class dining room aboard the motonave m/s Augustus. See image 18. The interiors for the ship were a...
Brass, Zinc
Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair with Expertise from the Archives
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1950's Gio Ponti armchair made by Cassina in limited quantities for the Augustus Ocean Liner. Comes with the expertise from the Gio Ponti archives.
Wood
"Augustus" Italian Ocean Liner Full Length Mirrors
By Cantieri Navali San Marco, Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored mirrors designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali from the 1st Class cabins of the MV Augustus transatlantic ocean liner built in 1952 for Italia Lines.
Mirror, Maple
Lounge Chairs from MV Augustus Ocean Liner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully stylized design from the italian liner, the MV Augustus. Launched in 1950, the Augustus featured works of art and furnishings by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and...
Wood, Upholstery
Gio Ponti Attributed Mosaic Top Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Side table in ash with mosaic top in beige / blue / green and blue base attributed to Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for the transatlantic ocean liner, Augustus, Italy, circa 1950.
Ash
MV Augustus Ocean Liner First Class Chairs by Gustavo Pulitzer Finale
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stylistic designed chairs graced the First Class Dining Room on the Italian ocean liner, the MV Augustus. The ships interior schemes were conceived and decorated by such notabl...
Upholstery
$16,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 28 in D 33 in L 39.25 in
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red, brown, blue velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi, Italy, 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery reco...
Velvet, Wood
Max Ingrand Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1955
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconce for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955 Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this sconce exemplifies the poetic elegance and technical mastery...
Brass
$68,075 / set
H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte documented mod 2224 set of 4 wall sconces 1958'
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
The four wall lamps designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte date from 1958-1960 and are a masterpiece of mid-century modern Italian design. Made of the highest quality materials and...
Opal, Crystal, Metal
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1936
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and fabric lounge chairs. This design was presented at the Triennale di Milano of 1936 and has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti archive. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Fabric, Wood
$3,200 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.46 in D 22.05 in
Gio Ponti - Spirit - Pair of Armchairs - Loop Arms - Italy - 1950 - Mid-Century
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Pair of Armchairs with Loop Arms in Walnut and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1950 Like silhouettes drawn in a single fluid gesture, this pair of Italian armchairs captures the poetics of pos...
Velvet, Walnut
$5,000 / set
H 33.25 in W 23 in D 28 in
Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs, black wooden legs and recently reupholstered in black and white striped cotton fabric. Chairs have original spring webbing. Ready for a new home.
Fabric, Wood
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...
Velvet, Wood
$6,126 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury chairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.
Plastic, Wood
$1,010Sale Price|10% Off
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century modern Italian Applique in Brass and Opaline Glass , Wall Sconce
Located in Milano, IT
Flush Mount , Wall Sconces , Light Fixture , Art Deco Style Offered for sale is a stunning contemporary wall light, designed and hand crafted in Milano, Italy by expert artisans us...
Brass
$12,877 / set
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti, Model 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge or wingback or high back chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1955 . Gio Ponti was known for working in the Mod...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature tapered aluminium legs with unique two-tone upholstered. Plush tufted fabric features funky tiger print trim, whil...
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature sculpted frames with vintage upholstery and unique tapered brass legs. Two-tone fabric adds to the stylish lines of this Gio...
Brass
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Freshly upholstery.
Velvet
Max Ingrand “1943” Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “1943” Sconce for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, Italy, 1960s. Designed by Max Ingrand, the “1943” wall sconce for Fontana Arte captures the house’s signature balance of...
Brass
Gio Ponti Casa & Giardino pair of armchairs 1950s.
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
These two armchairs feature a distinctive design reminiscent of the style and elegance of 1950s Italian furniture, produced by Casa & Giardino. The aesthetic is sophisticated and les...
Velvet, Nutwood
$8,271 / set
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century Wingback Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti (Customizable)
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
These two armchairs perfectly embody the spirit of 1950s Italian midcentury, with that blend of sculptural elegance and lightness typical of the finest Milanese design. The high, win...
Brass
$2,950 / item
H 30 in W 48 in D 14 in
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Console / Entry Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Voltaire Console Table blends wire-brushed oak with a geometric silhouette inspired by the quiet glamour of French Art Deco. Two full-width drawers integrate seamlessly into the ...
Oak
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Gio Ponti Large 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Large 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI Ponti created the 'Randaccio' Mirror in 1925 for his home on Via Randaccio in Milan. Characterized by its atypical crown-like detailing ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.0"H x 34.0"D Bulb Specificat...
Brass
$4,795 / set
H 36 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite library chair set in a green tufted leather with nailhead trimmings. The ultra rare chairs on front c...
Brass
Tobia Scarpa style. Space Age Cocoon Resin table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age table lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos, Italy, 1960s. Brutalist vibe with a stylized red lacquered metal base, combined with an upp...
Metal, Iron
$24,800
H 20.86 in Dm 28 in
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642 Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
Brass
$2,074 / item
H 80.7 in Dm 6.7 in
Tito Agnoli Model #387 'Agnoli' Floor Lamp in Nickel and Travertine for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli model #387 'Agnoli' floor lamp in nickel and travertine for Oluce. Designed in 1954, this ultra-refined lamp is now considered to be a key forerunner of minimalism. Exe...
Travertine, Metal, Nickel
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$6,900 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...
Leather, Walnut
$21,216
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 36.23 in
Le Bambole cotton bouclè upholstery sofa by Bellini for B&B Italy 1972 modern
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia , Polyurethane structure, bouclè cotton fabric, restored. Excellent conditions, the Bambole series won the Compa...
Fabric, Rubber
$7,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 94 in D 36 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Walnut Case Loveseat Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman style walnut case sofa with matching loveseat. This set is in very nice vintage condition-the original fabric still looks great. There are a few minor dings to...
Upholstery, Walnut
Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
$39,500
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2054', nickel-plated brass, satin crystal glass, Italy, circa 1960 This chandelier (c. 1960) by the esteemed French master glass wor...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Post modern low long oval taupe lacquer coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern low long oval taupe lacquer coffee table. Beautiful table with off center oval chrome weighted base. Very heavy and solid coffee table. Very nice light taupe gloss lacque...
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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