Rare Desk by Gio Ponti

Italy | c. 1950 Mahogany, brass, back-painted glass. Made by Giordano Chiesa for the offices of Vembi Boroughs. Three top locking drawers, four additional drawers with shaped wood handles, and inset glass top.

h. 29.75" w. 63.0" d. 32.25"

Condition: Appears to have been recently refinished. Original patina to the brass. Very good condition.

Notes: Published: Gio Ponti, La Pietra. Pg. 194 shows a variant of this model.
This desk has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives.

Ref: 40 GP 14