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Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina Model 699 Italy, 1952 This set includes ten Leggera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Ash

Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Ten for Cassina
H 32.75 in W 16.75 in D 18.25 in
20x Black Wooden Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs with Cord Seats, Italy 1951
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Den Haag, NL
20x black wooden Gio Ponti Leggera chairs with cord seats, Italy 1951. The listed price and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

rare Gio Ponti leggera chair, n.646 by Cassina, from Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
model was manufactured by Cassina, Meda as a variation on Ponti's legendary "leggera" chair; it is
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs Cassina, set of 6, Italy, 1956
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
the dining room, living room or office, Gio Ponti's Leggera chairs for Cassina are ideal for those
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extraordinary set of six original "Leggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti. Iconic chair in early
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti
Set of Six "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina The wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
Gio Ponti Leggera Outdoor Chair For Cassina
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Colombo Sanguineti set of two ''Sei Stecche'' chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
. Ponti's Leggera chair in the early 1950s and the Superleggera chair in 1958 both draw from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Original "Leggera" Chair, Design Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1949
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid Cassina chair model " leggera" Gio Ponti design ,first version with upholstered seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Ash

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Ashwood "Leggera 646" Italian Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Made of solid ashwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Price for chair, 4 chairs available. Giò Ponti needs no introduction: He's been arguably the most
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti “Leggera” 2 Chairs by Cassina 1951 Wood Original Coating, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “LEGGERA” Couple chairs by Cassina 1951 wood original coating, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
robustezza in un equilibrio perfetto. La sedia Leggera di Gio Ponti si distingue per il suo design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 6 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
Set of 6 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Set of 8 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
robustezza in un equilibrio perfetto. La sedia Leggera di Gio Ponti si distingue per il suo design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 8 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
Set of 8 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Pair of "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of dining chairs by Gio Ponti in ash with rush seats woven in a basket weave pattern, all
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Set of Four Leggera 646 Ashwood Italian Chairs, 1951
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Leggera Chair by Gio Ponti: Timeless Italian Design and Craftsmanship Introducing the Leggera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Italian Set of Four Leggera Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 chairs attributed to Gio Ponti Leggera 646 , 1st Production 1951 we have 3 more chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Set of Two ‘Leggera 646’ Ashwood Italian Chairs, 1951
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti. This is the first "Leggera" edition
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Gio Ponti Set of Four Leggera Dining Chairs by Cassina 1951 Italy
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
leatherette, designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in 1951. Leggera is a simple chair, with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Leggera Armchair or Side Chair by Cassina in different colors
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
, Leggera is the wood chair par excellence as well as one of the flagship pieces in the partnership between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Gio Ponti Set of Four ‘Leggera 646’ Ashwood Italian Chairs, 1951
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti. This is the first "Leggera" edition
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Gio Ponti “Leggera” Cassina 1950 Wood Ecological Leather Padding, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Leggera“ Cassina 1950 wood ecological leather, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern black chairs Leggera by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black chairs Leggera by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s Set of ten chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Italian wood and red fabric Leggera chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1951
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and red fabric Leggera chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1951. Leggera model chair with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Leggera Black Ebonized Wooden Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Gio Ponti Model 646 "Leggera" chair for Cassina in 1957. Black ebonized wooden frames
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Plastic, Wood

Gio Ponti Set of four Mid-century Blue Italian Dining Chairs Model "Leggera"
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gio Ponti (1891-1979) Set of four dining chairs, model "leggera" Manufactured by Cassina Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Set of 8 Ashwood Leggera Italian Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of eight chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) and edited by Cassina
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Midcentury Gio Ponti Set of Twelve Leggera by Cassina Wood Linen Italian Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of twelve chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti. This is the first "Leggera" edition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Wood

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
A wonderful set of 6 original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Leggera Chairs, Model 646 in Ash, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Four Leggera Chairs, Model 646, 1950s Ash frames, recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These four chairs are designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. They exhibit
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Orange Leather "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Four chairs model 646 by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Rare version with upholstered backrest. Set
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Whte and Blue Velvet "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Four "Leggera" chairs model 646 by Gio Ponti for Cassina. White wood frame and blue velvet seating.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

14 Leggera chairs by Gio Ponti - Wood And Blue Leather - Original Conditions
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Chairs, Leggera by Gio Ponti , Mid Century Modern Giò Ponti probably needs no introduction
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of 10 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of ten original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of eight original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of six original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
wonderful set of 8 chairs mod. Leggera, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1951. The set is in very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
the Leggera and Superleggera chairs by Gio Ponti, create a very comfortable seating position. Fourteen
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
4 Gio Ponti Italian Chairs Leggera x Cassina - Set of Four - 1960's
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
4 Vintage Collectible Italian Chairs by Gio Ponti Giò Ponti needs no introduction: He's been
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

set di 4 sedie "leggera" disegnate da Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, MI
La sedia Leggera è una delle piu iconiche espressioni del design di Gio Ponti disegnata nel 1952. E
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Set of 12 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of twelve original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti for Cassina set of four Leggera dining chairs, Italy 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four 1st edition Ash and upholstery Gio Ponti Model 646/3 LEGGERA dining chairs for Cassina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Red Faux Leather Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Six 646" Leggera" dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1956
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with rope seat, Cassina, Italy, 1951
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 ash wood chairs with hand-knotted rope seats, designed by Gio Ponti as model 646 Leggera
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 black-stained ash wood chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, designed by Gio Ponti, model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

1957 Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1957 Gio Ponti Vintage Leggera Side Chair model 646 Italy superleggera ash wood and cane 32.5 h x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Ponti Leggera Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ponti leggera chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every ponti leggera chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ponti leggera chair, we have 260 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ponti leggera chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ponti leggera chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Gio Ponti, Cassina and Chiavari each produced at least one beautiful ponti leggera chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ponti Leggera Chair?

Prices for a ponti leggera chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $27,306, while the average can fetch as much as $4,944.

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