Writing Desk

c. 1935

Designer

Gio Ponti, Italian, 1891-1979: Born: Milan, Italy; Work Locations: Milan, Italy

Manufacturer

Cassina S.p.A.: Work Locations: Italy; Active Dates: 1927-

Country

Italy

Object

desk

Medium

Walnut, brass, and nickel-plated brass

Accession Number

1998.166

Credit Line

Funds from 1994 Collectors' Choice

Gio Ponti, Writing Desk, about 1935. Walnut, brass, and nickel-plated brass; 35 1/2 × 45 × 19 1/2 in. Manufactured by Cassina, Meda, Italy. Denver Art Museum: Funds from 1994 Collectors' Choice, 1998.166.

Dimensions

height: 35 1/2 in, 90.17 cm; width: 45 in, 114.3000 cm; depth: 19 1/2 in, 49.53 cm

Department

Architecture and Design

Collection

Architecture and Design

This object is currently on view

Known Provenance

Purchased 1998 at (Christie's), London by the Denver Art Museum.

Exhibition History

“Gio Ponti: Designer of a Thousand Talents” — Denver Art Museum, 10/24/2021 – 12/31/2022