Italian furnishings model Poltrona Frau has unveiled a limited-edition launch of Gio Ponti’s iconic Dezza armchair to have fun the enduring piece’s sixtieth anniversary.
As one of the crucial influential architects and designers of the Italian post-war period, Ponti left a big affect throughout numerous fields — from structure, ceramics to inside and product design. His work advanced from Artwork Deco and classical influences to embrace Rationalism and the Fashionable Motion. Amongst his many achievements, Ponti designed the enduring Pirelli skyscraper – considered one of Milan’s most prestigious landmarks – and performed a key function in establishing the distinguished design award Compasso d’Oro.
Designed in 1965, the Dezza armchair was the primary product to symbolize Poltrona Frau’s new route following its relocation to Tolentino in 1962. This particular version includes a beforehand unseen design on the Pelle Frau® ColorSphere Impression Much less leather-based upholstery.
The brand new limited-edition armchair is rendered in elegant shades of Panna and Iris, evoking the joyful interiors Ponti created for the Lodge Parco dei Principi in Sorrento. The upholstery sample features a copy of a beforehand unpublished illustration by Ponti, which consists of 26 stylized arms, every uniquely designed and with its personal identification and title.
Restricted to 60 examples, every armchair is individually numbered with an emgraced steel tag on the again. The Dezza Restricted Version armchairs are avaiable to order from Poltrona Frau’s webstore till April 1, 2025.
