Ninfea Hand-Woven Folding Chair attributed to Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Fabulous "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during the 1950s. In the super rare hand-woven wicker version, completely original and in fabulous condition. A masterpiece of postwar organic Italian design, it perfectly combines functionality, lightness, and formal elegance. The frame is made of dark-stained bentwood, while the seat and backrest were hand-woven in rattan wicker. The sculpted armrests and fluid curves recall the organic shape of a water lily—Ninfea in Italian. Fully foldable, it’s practical for storage or transport, while remaining a highly decorative and collectible piece. The piece is branded "Brevetti Reguitti – Made in Italy" on the structure. An iconic and rare piece of Italian mid-century design, ideal for collectors, design dealers, or refined interiors. Dimensions open (cm): Height - 45 Width - 55 Depth - 44 Dimensions closed (cm): Height - 58 Width - 55 Depth - 5 Bibliography: Gio Ponti: The Complete Work 1923–1978, Lisa Licitra Ponti, Thames & Hudson, 1990. Domus magazine, multiple issues from the 1950s and 1960s, edited by Gio Ponti. Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950–2000, Giuliana Gramigna, Allemandi, 2003 – p. 164 (mentions folding chairs produced by Reguitti after designs by Gio Ponti). Reguitti Catalogues, Italy, 1950s–60s (archival material and reprints available through vintage design dealers and Italian archives).

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Creator	Gio Ponti
Manufacturer	Fratelli Reguitti
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	JDR-2178214
Materials	Brass
Color	Gold
Width	49 cm 19.3 inch
Depth	77 cm 30.3 inch
Height	72 cm 28.3 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-story Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.