La Mano by Gio Ponti came to life through a playful series of letters exchanged with silversmith Lino Sabbatini, who created the object in response to Ponti’s sketch of a six-fingered hand. What began in jest became one of Ponti’s most cherished creations. Both iconic and unexpected, La Mano embodies his irreverent spirit and unmistakable character.
La Mano, design Gio Ponti, courtesy of Gio Ponti Archives, creative direction Elisa Ossino Studio, ph. Aaron Tilley
La Mano, design Gio Ponti, courtesy of Gio Ponti Archives, creative direction Elisa Ossino Studio, ph. Aaron Tilley
Crafted from a curved metal sheet from which six unexpected fingers emerge, La Mano is a standout piece notable for its bold design. This creation can serve as a decorative sculpture or a unique jewelry hanger.
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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“[...] The majority of the objects in our lives are created and characterised by industry [...]”
Gio Ponti
