Bottle, from the series Morandiane

Bottle, from the series Morandiane

c. 1950
Designer
Gio Ponti, Italian, 1891-1979
Born: Milan, Italy
Work Locations: Milan, Italy
Manufacturer
Venini S.p.A., Italian, 1921-
Work Locations: Murano, Italy
Country
Italy
Object
bottle
Medium
Blown glass
Accession Number
2023.13A-B
Credit Line
Gift of Robert and Lisa Kessler

Gio Ponti, Bottle, about 1950, from the series Morandiane. Blown glass; 14 × 3 in. dia. Manufactured by Venini, Murano, Italy. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Robert and Lisa Kessler, 2023.13A-B.

Dimensions
height: 14 in, 35.56 cm; diameter: 3 in, 7.62 cm
Department
Architecture and Design
Collection
Architecture and Design
This object is currently on view
Known Provenance
Robert and Lisa Kessler, Conifer, CO; gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2023.
Exhibition History
  • “Gio Ponti: Designer of a Thousand Talents” — Denver Art Museum, 10/24/2021 – 12/31/2025

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