Gio Ponti, Bt 201 Table For Rima, 1955

Gio Ponti, BT 201 table for Rima, 1955

Gio Ponti (1891 – 1979)

BT 201 table for Rima, 1955

Description:

Elegant oval table designed by Gio Ponti in 1955 for RIMA, model BT 201. The top, in finely veneered walnut, rests on a central black painted metal structure with a four-spoke base in brass and iron, of great formal balance.

The piece is a refined example of post-war Italian modern design, combining visual lightness with solid construction. The harmonious proportions and clean lines fully reflect Ponti's architectural language, which combined functionality with timeless elegance.

Materials: Walnut wood, iron, and brass

Dimensions: 170 × 76 × 91 cm

Year: 1955

Manufacturer: RIMA

Bibliography:

Catalogue “Gastone Rinaldi – Designer alla Rima”, edited by Giuseppe and Jacopo Drago, p. 209

Expertise: Edited by Salvatore Licitra – Gio Ponti Archive, Milan