PONTI GIO' (1891 - 1979) Rare and important coffee table in lacquered mahogany wood and glass. In 1950 Gio Ponti experimented and developed this ovoid table with three legs for a design studio. Because of the complexity of the shape and the production costs, it remains one of the few examples created with subtle variations. Bib. Italienisches Mobel Design, Klassiker von 1945 bis 1985 Bangert, pag. 129 illustrates this example. Gio Ponti: l'opera completa 1923-1978, Ponti, pag. 166 illustrates similar examples Under the expertise of Salvatore Licitra Archives Gio Ponti Milan. Photo design of furniture for Altamira 1953/54. Draft and sketches by Gio Ponti from the correspondence from Ponti with Altamira in the early 50s. mahogany and glass Cm 110,00 x 46,50 x 48,00 Starting bid : 10000