Framed Ceramic Tiles by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A charming pair of 1930s tiles designed by renowned architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for the prestigious Italian ceramics house Richard Ginori. One entitled 'IL TRASPORTO' (The transport) the other 'LA PIGIATURA' (The pressing). These tiles were part of a series depicting various stages of wine production, showcasing vibrant polychrome on ceramic. They are nicely mounted in classic ebonised pine frames. Tiles measure 14.5cm square.

Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (18 November 1891 – 16 September 1979) was a versatile Italian architect, designer, artist, teacher, writer, and publisher. Over his six-decade career, he built over a hundred buildings globally and designed numerous decorative art pieces and furniture. Ponti founded the influential magazine Domus in 1928 and was pivotal in the post-WWII renewal of Italian design, actively participating in the Milan Triennial and other exhibitions. from 1936 to 1961, he taught at the Milan Polytechnic School, shaping future generations of designers. In 1954, he helped establish the prestigious Compasso d'Oro design award.

In 1923, as the artistic director of Richard Ginori, Ponti revolutionised the company’s porcelain production by incorporating classical traditions and modernising production. His designs won the grand prize for ceramics at the 1925 Paris International Exhibition. Throughout the 1920s, he collaborated with notable firms like Christofle, Venini, and Fontana Arte and founded the Labirinto group, producing luxurious unique furniture pieces. Ponti also designed the Domus Nova furniture line, known for its simplicity, for La Rinascente.

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Creator	Gio Ponti
Manufacturer	Richard Ginori
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Art Deco, Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	KYV-1965200
Materials	Ceramic, Pine
Color	Multicolored
Width	20 cm 19.5 cm
Depth	2 cm 2 cm
Height	20 cm 19.5 cm

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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-story Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.