A chest of drawers in olive wood with brass legs, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Giordano Chiesa in the 1950s. The piece measures 80 by 100 by 46.5 centimetres and exemplifies the refined approach to domestic furnishing that characterised post-war Italian design.
Gio Ponti (Milan, 1891–1979) was a leading figure in twentieth-century Italian design and architecture, whose work extended across furniture, interiors, ceramics and industrial design. His designs for Giordano Chiesa merged functionality with a refined aesthetic vocabulary, drawing on both modernist principles and the material culture of the Italian craft tradition. The selection of olive wood—a material with regional significance in the Italian peninsula—and the precision of the brass supports reflect Ponti’s attention to material quality and joinery.
About Gio Ponti
A versatile designer and architect, Ponti founded several influential design journals and worked across multiple disciplines. His career spanned from the 1920s through the 1970s, during which he helped establish the language of Italian modernism and influenced international design practice.
Details
- Designer: Gio Ponti
- Manufacturer: Giordano Chiesa
- Date: 1950s
- Materials: Olive wood, brass
- Dimensions: 80 × 100 × 46.5 cm
Frequently asked questions
Who designed this chest of drawers?
Gio Ponti, a Milan-born designer and architect (1891–1979), designed this piece for production by Giordano Chiesa.
What materials were used?
The chest is constructed in olive wood with brass legs, combining traditional woodworking with refined metalwork.
When was it made?
The piece dates to the 1950s, a period of significant innovation in Italian furniture design during the post-war years.
