Bucchero

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Gio Ponti’s Bucchero presents an elegant reimagining of Etruscan tradition, weaving ancient artistry into the fabric of modern interiors. Reflecting on the past to gain a deeper understanding of its relevance in the present is a common thread throughout Ponti’s work. In collaboration with Buccheri Antonio Rossi, this piece breathes new life into a time-honored craft, resulting in a striking sculptural form.

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Bucchero on D.555.1 | small table, design Gio Ponti, courtesy of Gio Ponti Archives, creative direction Elisa Ossino Studio, ph. Aaron Tilley

Bucchero is an ancient Etruscan ceramic art from the 7th century a.C. distinguished by a specialized firing technique. The clay is fired at extremely high temperatures and air-dried in a reduced-oxygen environment, producing the deep black finish that defines the tradition. One of the original forms by Ponti is revived in this re-edition, contributing to both contemporary design and the preservation of an invaluable cultural heritage.

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Gio Ponti

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.

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