“The functions of a piece of furniture are countless, and among them, one is to please.” – Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Gio Ponti attended the Polytechnic University and graduated in 1921. In 1928, he launched the Domus magazine, dedicated to architecture, design, and decorative arts, which is still published today and has become an international reference. Quickly appointed as the director of the Milan Biennale, he began to undertake numerous architectural projects throughout Italy. At the same time, he designed various pieces of furniture, either independently or in collaboration with renowned figures in Italian design, including Piero Fornasetti, Ginori, Sabatini, Fontana Arte, among others. Whether it was textiles, ceramics, silverware or furniture, Gio Ponti explored all mediums in a comprehensive approach to decorative arts.

He approached architecture as a whole, where every detail, from interior furnishings to wall ornamentation, reflected his vision of design as a way of life.

As a prolific creator, equally interested in industrial production and fine craftsmanship, he revolutionized both pre- and post-war architecture, opening up new possibilities for the future.

Gio Ponti passed away in 1979 and is considered an icon of 20th-century Italian architecture and design. Numerous exhibitions and publications are dedicated to his work around the world.