Gio Ponti

Giovanni “Gio” Ponti (Milan, November 18, 1891 – Milan, September 16, 1979) is widely regarded as one of Italy’s foremost architecture masters. Renowned not just for his architectural masterpieces, Ponti was also a prolific designer and essayist, significantly influencing twentieth-century design. Beyond architecture, his extensive body of work in the furniture industry highlights his versatile genius. This is evident from his three fully furnished Milanese houses that epitomize the “Ponti” style: the house on via Randaccio (1925), Casa Laporte on via Brin (1926), and his final residence on via Dezza (1957), all of which encapsulate his vision for home design.

Ponti was a trailblazer in promoting industrial design in Italy, introducing the concept of comprehensive interior furnishing ranges that were sophisticated, economic, democratic, and modern.

Molteni&C undertook the project of reissuing Ponti’s furniture and furnishings, originally designed for his private homes, in limited editions. After an extensive period of research, selection, and prototype study, this collection was showcased at the Salone del Mobile in 2012. This project was made possible through the collaboration and exclusive agreement with the Ponti heirs and the creative direction of Cerri & Associati Studio.