Highback Side Fireside Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, Italy,

Highback fireside or side chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy around 1939. The highladder backrest chair is made of stained solid walnut and the seat is made of the original handwoven rush which is in very good condition. Over a long career, Gio Ponti fused traditional Italian technique with modern materials, design, and industry. He designed the “Fireside” chair model around 1939, creating a look that has since become world-famous. The characteristic look rests on the high ladder back and the masterful pairing of quality materials.