Gio Ponti, Apta folding table

Gio Ponti
Apta folding table

Italy, c. 1970
lacquered wood
29.5 h x 47 w x 21.25 d in (75 x 119 x 54 cm)

The Apta series was designed in 1970 and presented the same year in Milan at Eurodomus 3, an exhibition that explored new developments for the modern house. The furniture in this series was designed to be flexible and adaptable for use in smaller spaces.

Table features two drop-leaves; table measures 47 inches in diameter when fully extended.

Literature: Gio Ponti: Interni, oggetti, disegni 1920-1976, Falconi, pg. 254 Gio Ponti: L'arte si innamora dell'industria, La Pietra, ppg. 378-380 discuss series Gio Ponti: The Complete Work 1923-1978, Ponti, pg. 249

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Condition Report: Very good condition. Minor scuffs and scratches consistent with use.