Gio PONTI (1891-1979) - Lot 285

Gio PONTI (1891-1979) Rectangular coffee table with walnut and wood veneer structure resting on four curved legs joined by a wide brace shelf. The enlarged uprights accommodate a long glass top. Italian work, circa 1948. Height Height : 46 cm Width : 96 cm Depth : 48.5 cm Note & history : Our model originally designed by Gio PONTI (1891-1979) for the complete outfitting of the transatlantic liner "Conte Biancamano". The SS Conte Biancamano, an Italian liner launched in 1925 and named in honor of Humbert I Biancamano, founder of the Savoy dynasty, was built in Dalmuir for Lloyd Sabaudo. Equipped with steam turbines enabling her to reach 20 knots, she could carry over 3,400 passengers and preceded her sister ship, the Conte Grande (1927).