Giò Ponti - Roma Ceramiche Joo - Pen holder - de Bijenkorf - 1969

Manufacturer: Roma Ceramiche Joo Italia Design: Giò Ponti for de Bijenkorf Dimensions: 17.5 x 6.3 x 1.8 cm Weight: 576 grams Origin: Italy Material: ceramic - brass Period: March 18, 1969 Marked: front Condition: Good condition, traces of use in the metal - 4 small imperfections in the ceramic (no fractures or hairlines) but not disturbing (see photo) This pen holder is a rare collector's item. It was intended for the staff of the department store 'De Bijenkorf' in Eindhoven, during the opening of the new building in March 1969. Both the building and the pen holder were designed by the Italian architect Giò Ponti. Ponti had designed a three-dimensional tile for the Bijenkorf building that contained different shades of green. It is said that Ponti got his inspiration for the building during his stay in the Netherlands, where he looked out over the watery, green landscape and was impressed by the windows of canal houses. The pen holder is made from one of these glazed tiles by Ponti. It has a copper setting with the inscription: 'Eindhoven 18 maart 1969' and the logo of the Bijenkorf. The pen holder is made by Ceramica Joo. When shipping, the item will be carefully packed to prevent damage. I ship in recycled and environmentally friendly boxes.