Ponti 940 Chair (Upholstered) by BBB
The Ponti 940 Chair by BBB Italia, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in 1940, stands as a timeless icon of 20th-century design. Ponti, one of the century’s most influential architects, left an indelible mark across architecture, industrial design, art, and publishing, shaping modern aesthetics with his visionary approach.
The 940 Chair exemplifies Ponti’s signature style: elegantly flared legs support a gracefully curved backrest, merging classical proportions with clean, unadorned lines. A subtle rear groove adds a refined finishing touch, highlighting the sophisticated attention to detail. This chair perfectly balances classical elegance with modern simplicity, making it both functional and visually striking.
Gio Ponti once reflected, “The past doesn't exist, everything is simultaneous; there is only the present in our culture, where we create the representation of the past and predict the future.” The 940 Chair embodies this philosophy, bridging historical influence with a timeless contemporary presence.
Made in Italy by BBB.
Dimensions: H 33 1/2" D 19 3/4" W 17 3/4" SH 19"
Materials: Solid beechwood with natural, stain, or matte lacquer finish. Seat upholstered in fabric.
Original: $1,043.00
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Ponti 940 Chair (Upholstered) by BBB
The Ponti 940 Chair by BBB Italia, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in 1940, stands as a timeless icon of 20th-century design. Ponti, one of the century’s most influential architects, left an indelible mark across architecture, industrial design, art, and publishing, shaping modern aesthetics with his visionary approach.
The 940 Chair exemplifies Ponti’s signature style: elegantly flared legs support a gracefully curved backrest, merging classical proportions with clean, unadorned lines. A subtle rear groove adds a refined finishing touch, highlighting the sophisticated attention to detail. This chair perfectly balances classical elegance with modern simplicity, making it both functional and visually striking.
Gio Ponti once reflected, “The past doesn't exist, everything is simultaneous; there is only the present in our culture, where we create the representation of the past and predict the future.” The 940 Chair embodies this philosophy, bridging historical influence with a timeless contemporary presence.
Made in Italy by BBB.
Dimensions: H 33 1/2" D 19 3/4" W 17 3/4" SH 19"
Materials: Solid beechwood with natural, stain, or matte lacquer finish. Seat upholstered in fabric.
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The Ponti 940 Chair by BBB Italia, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in 1940, stands as a timeless icon of 20th-century design. Ponti, one of the century’s most influential architects, left an indelible mark across architecture, industrial design, art, and publishing, shaping modern aesthetics with his visionary approach.
The 940 Chair exemplifies Ponti’s signature style: elegantly flared legs support a gracefully curved backrest, merging classical proportions with clean, unadorned lines. A subtle rear groove adds a refined finishing touch, highlighting the sophisticated attention to detail. This chair perfectly balances classical elegance with modern simplicity, making it both functional and visually striking.
Gio Ponti once reflected, “The past doesn't exist, everything is simultaneous; there is only the present in our culture, where we create the representation of the past and predict the future.” The 940 Chair embodies this philosophy, bridging historical influence with a timeless contemporary presence.
Made in Italy by BBB.
Dimensions: H 33 1/2" D 19 3/4" W 17 3/4" SH 19"
Materials: Solid beechwood with natural, stain, or matte lacquer finish. Seat upholstered in fabric.
