Gio Ponti, Desk

Gio Ponti
Desk

Rima
Italy, c. 1955
rosewood, steel, rubber
29.75 h x 59.5 w x 29.5 d in (76 x 151 x 75 cm)

Impressed manufacturer's mark to leg 'Rima Padova Italy'.

Literature: Gio Ponti: Interoirs Objects Drawings, 1920-1976, Falconi, pg. 181 illustrates related example

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Good condition with wear from age and use. Wood surfaces show some scattered scratches, a few shallow indentations, some small stains, and a few small chips concentrated along edges. Metal base shows scattered scratches, areas of verdigris and oxidation, and some transfer. Rubber foot rest has an approximate 2-inch loss. Lower adjustment wheels not tested for function. Please note this work may require the buyer to obtain a CITES permit to export out of the United States. Due to increased scrutiny regarding the issuance of CITES certificates, we cannot guarantee an export permit will be granted.