The Molteni&C Gio Ponti Continuum D.163.7 armchair from the Molteni Heritage catalogue was first designed by Gio Ponti in 1963 and draws inspiration from bergères of the early 1950s found in hotels and on cruise ships and is a permanent fixture in the Triennale Design Museum’s collection.
With this project, Molteni&C reaffirms its commitment to preserving the legacy of Gio Ponti, in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives, guardians of the furniture’s authenticity. In collaboration with Bonacina 1889.
The design of the Continuum armchair aims to create a continuous and sinuous brushstroke, inspired by organic forms, elegantly realised through the uninterrupted line flowing from headrest to armrest. Crafted entirely in Italy, the armchair utilises first-class materials from the rattan family: manao sourced from the equatorial forests of Indonesia.
The structure and backrest are shaped from manao cane by skilled artisans, and each piece demands over 200 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. The seat, crafted from canes with a smaller diameter, is affixed to the structure using special flat rattan cane. Removable cushion covers are available in any of the fabrics and leathers in the Molteni&C collection, or you can use your own material subject to approval.
The Gio Ponti archive, a wellspring of inspiration, continues to inform Molteni&C's style, blending historical values with a forward-looking perspective. The full Gio Ponti collection includes dining tables, sideboards, armchairs, coffee tables, shelving units, rugs and accessories, some of which can be seen in the related products below.
Italian based Molteni are a prestigious contemporary furniture brand with a long history of working with Europe's top designers. To see the full Molteni &C collection click here or to see all of our modern armchairs please click here.
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