Cassina - Gio Ponti - Chair (6) - 699 Superleggera - Beech
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Gio Ponti “Superleggera” Chair with rope seat, perfect condition
An elegant and highly desirable Superleggera chair, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, featuring its exceptionally well-preserved hand-woven rope seat. Conceived as the ultimate expression of lightness and refinement, the Superleggera has become one of the undisputed icons of twentieth-century Italian design.
This example retains the authentic woven rope seat in remarkably fine condition, displaying the craftsmanship and durability for which these chairs are celebrated. The slender tapered frame, inspired by the traditional Chiavari chair, combines extraordinary lightness with surprising strength, a hallmark of Ponti’s visionary approach to design.
Its graceful proportions, understated lines and timeless elegance make it equally suited to sophisticated dining rooms, refined studies or curated modern interiors.
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: Cassina
Model: Superleggera, Model 699
Country: Italy
Period: Mid-Century Modern
Materials: Ash wood, hand-woven rope seat
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, only minor signs of age consistent with careful use.
A true masterpiece of Italian design—light as its name suggests, yet possessing a timeless presence that has made the Superleggera one of the most celebrated chairs ever created.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
Gio Ponti “Superleggera” Chair with rope seat, perfect condition
An elegant and highly desirable Superleggera chair, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, featuring its exceptionally well-preserved hand-woven rope seat. Conceived as the ultimate expression of lightness and refinement, the Superleggera has become one of the undisputed icons of twentieth-century Italian design.
This example retains the authentic woven rope seat in remarkably fine condition, displaying the craftsmanship and durability for which these chairs are celebrated. The slender tapered frame, inspired by the traditional Chiavari chair, combines extraordinary lightness with surprising strength, a hallmark of Ponti’s visionary approach to design.
Its graceful proportions, understated lines and timeless elegance make it equally suited to sophisticated dining rooms, refined studies or curated modern interiors.
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: Cassina
Model: Superleggera, Model 699
Country: Italy
Period: Mid-Century Modern
Materials: Ash wood, hand-woven rope seat
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, only minor signs of age consistent with careful use.
A true masterpiece of Italian design—light as its name suggests, yet possessing a timeless presence that has made the Superleggera one of the most celebrated chairs ever created.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
Details
Specific region of origin
italia
Wood type
Beech
Weight
3 g
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Cassina
Model
699 Superleggera
Designer/artist/maker
Gio Ponti
Material
Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
83 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Seating height
50 cm
