Gio Ponti (1891–1979) Art Deco Vase, "celesio" Model

Rare Art Deco “Celesio” vase by Gio Ponti. Signed and numbered piece from a limited edition (Referenced in the *Catalog Raisonné of Modern Art Ceramics* by Richard Ginori, Milan, 1930, page 49, illustration No. 788) The Celesio is one of Gio Ponti’s most refined creations for the Richard Ginori manufactory. This porcelain vase embodies the minimalist philosophy of the Italian master who revolutionized 20th-century design.  In perfect condition, it measures 15 cm in diameter and 19 cm in height.

Gio Ponti, one of the most prolific talents in 20th-century design, defied categorization. Trained as an architect, he made a major contribution to the decorative arts, working with materials as diverse as ceramics, glass, wood, and metal. A true force of nature, both creative and interdisciplinary, Ponti embraced new materials such as plastic and aluminum, while also using traditional materials like marble and wood in original and innovative ways.   In the industrial sector, he designed buildings, cars, machinery, and household appliances—notably the La Cornuta espresso machine for La Pavoni—and founded the ADI (Association of Industrial Designers). Among Gio Ponti’s most remarkable works are those created in collaboration with master craftsmen such as cabinetmaker Giordano Chiesa, illustrator Piero Fornasetti, and enamel artist Paolo de Poli.