Pair of Wall Mounted Chests by Gio Ponti

Italy | c. 1953 Ferrara walnut root, brass, ash. Three-drawer chests produced by Dassi and designed as furnishings for the Royal Hotel in Naples, Italy. The hotel building was designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and the interiors by Ponti. The hotel still operates today under the same name and keeps one floor intact with all original furniture.

h. 31.5" w. 39.5" d. 18.5"

Condition: Very good condition. The wood shows overall signs of age, and has recently been cleaned and polished. Some veneer chips and lifting have been sensitively restored. Brass shows even signs of oxidation and wear overall. These pieces show beautifully.

Notes: Provenance: Royal Naples Hotel – Naples, IT. Private collection – Naples, IT.

Ref: 33 GP 03