{"id":72201,"date":"2024-09-28T05:36:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T05:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablcui.shop\/product\/gio-ponti-set-of-twelve-superleggera-chairs-for-cassina-italy-1957\/"},"modified":"2024-09-28T05:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T05:36:50","slug":"gio-ponti-set-of-twelve-superleggera-chairs-for-cassina-italy-1957","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ablcui.shop\/product\/gio-ponti-set-of-twelve-superleggera-chairs-for-cassina-italy-1957\/","title":{"rendered":"Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957"},"content":{"rendered":"
A set of twelve Superleggera chairs, meticulously restored in aniline black paint.. The original woven straw seats have been replaced with new meticulously crafted seats, maintaining the chair’s lightweight essence. <\/p>\n

The Superleggera chair is a renowned design created by Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. “Superleggera” translates to “super light” in Italian, which perfectly describes the chair’s main characteristic—its exceptionally lightweight construction.<\/p>\n

Gio Ponti designed the Superleggera chair in 1957 for the company Cassina. It is considered an iconic piece of furniture design and a symbol of mid-century modern style. The chair features a minimalistic and elegant design, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.<\/p>\n

The Superleggera chair’s frame is made of solid wood, typically ash or walnut, with slender and tapered legs. It incorporates a ladder-back design, with thin horizontal slats forming the backrest. The seat is typically made of a woven straw or rush material, adding to the chair’s lightness and natural aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Ponti’s innovative approach to the chair’s construction led to its remarkable lightness while maintaining structural integrity. The use of lightweight materials and the careful design of the frame resulted in a chair that weighs only around 1.7 kilograms (3.7 pounds), hence its name.<\/p>\n

The Superleggera chair has become an enduring design classic, celebrated for its harmonious proportions, refined details, and timeless appeal. It represents Gio Ponti’s mastery of combining form and function, creating a piece of furniture that is not only visually appealing but also practical and comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Creator: <\/div>\n
    Gio Ponti(Designer),<\/span>Figli di Amadeo Cassina(Manufacturer)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Design: <\/div>\n
    Superleggera Chair<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Dimensions: <\/div>\n
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)<\/span><\/span>Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)<\/span><\/span>Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)<\/span><\/span>Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Sold As: <\/div>\n
    Set of 12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Materials and Techniques: <\/div>\n
    Ash<\/span>Straw<\/span>Hand-Knotted<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Place of Origin: <\/div>\n
    Italy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Period: <\/div>\n
    1950-1959<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Date of Manufacture: <\/div>\n
    Late 1950s<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Condition: <\/div>\n
    Good<\/span>Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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    Seller Location: <\/div>\n
    Chiavari, IT<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Reference Number: <\/div>\n
    Seller: LU6764234860442<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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