BBB Italia Ponti 940 Chair

The Gio Ponti 940 chair, crafted from beechwood, is available in a natural beech finish or walnut-stained beech, as well as in white or black lacquer; it features a padded seat upholstered in leather, eco-leather, or fabrics. The Ponti 940 chair, a masterpiece of the renowned designer Gio Ponti from 1940, stands as a distinctive icon of modernist design. In the stylistic evolution of Ponti's work, the 940 marks the transition from the classical influence of the 1930s to the new trends of the era. Its structure, with legs that gently flare out towards the bottom and soft curves on the backrest and seat, blends classical elegance with a modern and timeless line purity. A unique feature is the groove on the back, which gives the legs a singular aesthetic support. The meticulous craftsmanship also extends upwards, tapering the legs to the precise point of connection with the backrest. From its creation in 1940 to the present day, the Ponti 940 embodies an unadorned beauty, adapting to both traditional and contemporary spaces. Now part of the BBB's Icon Chairs collection since 2015, this chair is not just a piece of history, but an example of how design can withstand the test of time, preserving style and functionality with both original and updated finishes.