Model No. 807A Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Italy | c. 1953 Walnut, fabric. A rare pair of iconic Distex lounge chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina. The Distex model was first presented at the X Triennale in Milan in 1954.

h. 32.0" w. 32.0" d. 41.0"

arm h. 18.0" seat h. 16.0"

Condition: Very good condition. Wood legs have been cleaned up and the seats have been reupholstered.

Notes: Literature: Gio Ponti: A World, Romanelli, pg. 58 Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora dell'Industria, La Pietra, pg. 226
Domus Magazine, April 1954, front cover
Provenance: Private collection, Milan.

Ref: 72 GP 19