Armchairs
Gio Ponti
D.163.7 Continuum
10,800 USD
Excluding taxes, assembly and delivery
AVAILABLE IN: 15 days
( Description )
SKU: D.163.7-W6281
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1963, the Continuum armchair highlights the enduring relationship between Brianza's manufacturing companies and the pioneers of the Italian design furniture sector. The Continuum armchair’s design aims to illustrate a continuous brushstroke through an elegant and uninterrupted line flowing from headrest to armrest. Utilizing manao and wicker sourced from the equatorial forests of Indonesia, the Continuum features cushioning available in a diverse array of textile and leather finishes.
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Materials: structure in black manao
- Cushions in Blue Velvet WEB 6281
- Dimensions: W24 3/4” x H40 1/8”x D37 3/8”
( Dimensions )
( Product Care )
Velvet
Weekly cleaning should be carried out with a vacuum cleaner fitted with soft brushes and then by hand with a clothes brush, taking care to brush in the same direction as the pile. At regular intervals, after this procedure, we advise using an adhesive brush (eliminating detached threads), always in the direction of the pile. To eliminate colour changes due to fabric flattening we advise using steam on the surfaces with an iron at 110°, always taking care to separate iron and fabric with a cloth. To eliminate more resistant or stubborn marks, vaporize the surface at a distance of about 5/10 cm and simultaneously brush respecting the direction of the fleece (generally from top to bottom) using a brush with soft fibers. If tide marks are caused by contact with liquids, dampen the whole surface of the upholstery (not just the tide mark area) using a household spray until the surface colour is uniform. Wait for the upholstery to dry naturally (do not use direct heat) and brush in the direction of the pile as mentioned above. This procedure, carried out with care, helps to make the fabric surface more uniform and maintain its good looks and structure over time. If dry cleaning is necessary please refer to specialised firm, providing the technical reference sheet that comes along with the product itself.
( Designer )
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti is one of the Italian masters of architecture. A selection of his works are exclusively reproduced by Molteni&C in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives.
( Description )
D.163.7 CONTINUUM
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1963, Continuum draws inspiration from bergères created in the early 1950s for hotels and cruise ships. Crafted entirely in Italy, the armchair utilizes first-class materials from the rattan family: manao and malacca sourced from the equatorial forests of Indonesia. Each piece demands over 200 hours of meticulous craftsmanship.
CONTINUUM D.163.7 ARMCHAIR GIO PONTI
CONTINUUM D.163.7 ARMCHAIR GIO PONTI
D.163.7 CONTINUUM ARMCHAIR GIO PONTI
The Molteni&C Heritage catalog celebrates the addition of the Continuum armchair into the 2024 Collection. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1963, this piece underscores the enduring alliance between Brianza's manufacturing companies, Molteni&C and Bonacina 1889, and the generations of pioneers from within the Italian design furniture sector. These companies are dedicated to preserving their distinctive artisanal skills and long held roots in the region. In the case of the Continuum, such craftsmanship is shown through the expert processing of rattan, a natural material intricately interwoven and curved at every step.
The design of the Continuum armchair aims to materialize a continuous and sinuous brushstroke, inspired by organic forms, elegantly realized through the uninterrupted line flowing from headrest to armrest. The Continuum draws further inspiration from bergères designed in the early 1950s for hotels and cruise ships. Crafted entirely in Italy, the armchair utilizes first-class materials from the rattan family: manao and malacca 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.
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. Bonacina, a symbol of Italian excellence celebrating its 135th anniversary this year and renowned for its unique and eclectic style, will guarantee high-quality standards using raw materials and expert craftsmanship, in line with the sustainability policy embraced by both companies.