The Molteni&C Gio Ponti Continuum D.163.7 armchair, from the Molteni Heritage catalogue, was first designed by Gio Ponti in 1963. Inspired by early 1950s bergères in hotels and on cruise ships, it is a permanent fixture in the Triennale Design Museum's collection.
Molteni&C preserves Ponti's legacy with the Gio Ponti Archives, guardians of the furniture's authenticity, in collaboration with Bonacina 1889.
Continuum is a sinuous brushstroke inspired by organic forms, an uninterrupted line flowing from headrest to armrest. Crafted entirely in Italy, it uses 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, of smaller canes, is fixed with 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 frame comes in a range of aniline or lacquer colours.
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, such as the D.154.2 armchair and D.552.2 coffee table, some of which can be seen in the related products below.
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