Rare Arlecchino Cocktail Table by Gio Ponti

Italy | c. 1956 Oxidized brass, glass, lacquered brass, rubber. Most likely produced by Giordano Chiesa. Circular exterior band of brass with brass interior grid and tapering legs. Glass top. A rare model. *An example of this table was part of Ponti's personal collection in his family home on via Dezza, Milan.

h. 15.75" diam. 32.0"

Condition: Very good condition. Brass structure with reasonably consistent oxidation. Some loss and touchups to lacquered outer edge. Glass appears to have been replaced at some point, and is in good condition showing minimal signs of use. Table shows well.

Notes: Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Gio Ponti Archives.
Provenance: Private collection – New York State.
Published: Gio Ponti: The Complete Work 1923-1978. Pg. 194.
Gio Ponti: L’arte si innamora dell’industria. Pg. 250, fig. 525, and pg. 252, fig. 531.

Ref: 81 GP 09