Reissued by Molteni&C from the original Gio Ponti Archives, the D.235.1 is constructed entirely from polished aluminum, reflecting Ponti’s fascination with lightweight structures and innovative materials. With its clean lines, tapered profile, and luminous metallic finish, the chair functions as both a seating solution and an architectural statement. Its modernist silhouette fits effortlessly in contemporary residential or professional settings, offering a piece of design history with enduring impact.
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D.235.1
Originally designed in 1935 for the Montecatini Building in Milan—one of Gio Ponti’s early architectural masterpieces—the D.235.1 chair captures the spirit of Italian Rationalism through minimalist form and industrial elegance. Ponti designed not only the building but every detail of its interiors, from furniture to lighting, establishing a holistic approach to modern design that remains groundbreaking.
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Meet the designer
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.
D.235.1 by Gio Ponti: A Rationalist icon in polished aluminum
Originally created for the Montecatini Building, the D.235.1 chair by Gio Ponti is a pure expression of 1930s modernism—lightweight, architectural, and entirely in polished aluminum.
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