Gio Ponti

Right from the start, this eclectic character was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1920. In 1926, with editor Gianni Mazzocchi, he founded the magazine Domus, staying on as editor until his death. He was invited to take over the art direction of Luigi Fontana in 1931 and in 1932 he founded FontanaArte with Pietro Chiesa. He was one of the promoters of the Compasso d'Oro Award and a founder member of the ADI (Italian association for industrial design), as well as curating programmes for the Milan Triennale on many occasions and teaching at Milan Polytechnic. He designed numerous famous public and private buildings, including the houses in Via De Togni, the tower-house in Corso Venezia, offices for RAI and Ferrania, the Littoria tower in Parco Sempione, the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Taranto Cathedral, Villa Planchart in Caracas, and Denver Museum of Modern Art. In the field of design he created timeless furniture, lighting and objects for FontanaArte some of which are still in production such as the 0024, Bilia, Pirellina and Pirellone lamps, and the Tavolino 1932 table.

Gio Ponti for FontanaArte

0024 Gio Ponti,
As low as $4,210.00 - 0%
BILIA Gio Ponti,
As low as $990.00 - 0%
✓ Ready to Ship
BILIA MINI Gio Ponti,
As low as $515.00 - 0%
✓ Ready to Ship
0024 MEDIUM Bulb Gio Ponti, 1933
$4,210.00
- 61%
BILIA Integrated Led Gio Ponti, 1932
Special Price $517.50 Regular Price $1,340.00 - 61%
✓ Ready to Ship