Gio Ponti, Chair, model 602
Gio Ponti
Chair, model 602 from RAI Headquarters, Milan
Cassina
Italy, c. 1950
ash, oak
34.25 h x 16.75 w x 20.5 d in (87 x 43 x 52 cm)
Together with engineer Nino Bertolaia, Gio Ponti designed the new headquarters of the Italian Broadcasting Corporation, RAI in Corso Sempione. Construction began in 1939, but was not completed until after the war.
Metal inventory label to reverse 'RAI - Dotaz. Economato No. 29701'. Sold with a digital copy of the certificate of expertise issued by the Gio Ponti Archives.
Provenance: RAI Headquarters, Milan | Casati Gallery, Chicago | Private Collection
Literature: Domus, no. 259, June 1951, illustrates related example Gio Ponti: L'arte si innamora dell'industria, La Pietra, pg. 204 illustrates related example
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
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Gio Ponti
Chair, model 602 from RAI Headquarters, Milan
Cassina
Italy, c. 1950
ash, oak
34.25 h x 16.75 w x 20.5 d in (87 x 43 x 52 cm)
Together with engineer Nino Bertolaia, Gio Ponti designed the new headquarters of the Italian Broadcasting Corporation, RAI in Corso Sempione. Construction began in 1939, but was not completed until after the war.
Metal inventory label to reverse 'RAI - Dotaz. Economato No. 29701'. Sold with a digital copy of the certificate of expertise issued by the Gio Ponti Archives.
Provenance: RAI Headquarters, Milan | Casati Gallery, Chicago | Private Collection
Literature: Domus, no. 259, June 1951, illustrates related example Gio Ponti: L'arte si innamora dell'industria, La Pietra, pg. 204 illustrates related example
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
