D.151.6 Armchair by Molteni&C - Product Directory

D.151.4 Armchair

Brand Molteni&C

Designer Gio Ponti

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Always passionate about nautical furnishings, Gio Ponti gained direct experience in four ocean liners and two cruise ships upgraded or built from scratch between 1949 and 1951: the Conte Grande, Africa, Oceania, Conte Biancamano, Andrea Doria, and Giulio Cesare. Ponti designed this easy chair with slight variants for these ships. His creation, the D.151.4 armchair, appeared on each liner, with slight variations in design to match the ship’s interior.

The D.151.4 armchair features a seamless backrest and enveloping armrests, exuding mid-century elegance while fitting effortlessly into any contemporary setting. Reproduced using original design blueprints courtesy of the Gio Ponti Archives, this iconic piece is now part of the Molteni&C Heritage Collection. The D.151.4 is not just a chair but a testament to Ponti’s innovative spirit, blending nautical inspiration with timeless design.

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Product Details & Specifications

70cm W x 75cm H x 74cm D

Available in selected exclusive Molteni&C fabrics. Contact Molteni&C Melbourne or Sydney showrooms to discuss options.

About The Designer

Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 – Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century. Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the “Ponti” style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an “expression” of his home design ideas.