The Molteni&C Gio Ponti D.157.6 Due Foglie sofa is a large armchair or loveseat from the Molteni Heritage catalogue paying homage to historic design figure Gio Ponti.
This piece takes inspiration from Ponti’s stunning design for Villa Planchart in Caracas, commissioned in 1954 by Anala and Armando Planchart, ardent admirers of Ponti’s diverse talents. The sofa, one of the villa's iconic features, now takes centre stage in the 2024 Collection under the name D.157.6, it’s current title in the Gio Ponti Archive.
To create this piece Molteni&C, in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives, began in-depth research by consulting partly unpublished technical and photographic documentation, re-introducing the Due Foglie sofa in the Heritage collection as close as possible to the original while using sustainable construction technologies
The distinctive silhouette of the D.157.6 loveseat, originally named Due Foglie due to its seamless curvilinear shape reminiscent of a pod and two elongated leaves, is supported by a delicate trestle structure with a metallic finish. The defining feature of the loveseat is undeniably the foam structure, specially shaped by two molds. Beyond its striking aesthetic, this feature offers a unique seating experience: spacious and comfortable for one, yet conducive to the intimate conversations or quiet moments of two.
Allowing for the rare personalisation of such a legendary piece, designer Marta Ferri has curated a wide selection of fabrics and leathers chosen specifically for both their visual appeal and performance abilities. Reviving the charm of a bygone era, the D.157.6 sofa exudes timeless elegance and transcends passing trends.
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.
Molteni&C are a prestigious Italian 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 sofas please click here.
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