Presenting a stunning, authentic example of Italian mid-century modern design: the Model 646 "Leggera" side chair, designed by the legendary architect Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1951. This iconic piece beautifully bridges minimalist engineering with timeless organic textures.
This specific example features its original, highly coveted "GB Made in Italy" gold foil maker's attribution label securely affixed to the underside stretcher block.
The lightweight ash wood framework has been meticulously hand-preserved, treated with a professional coat of ebony wax to highlight the natural grain structure, and hand-polished to a beautiful, soft luster. The original woven rush bottom seat is in absolute pristine, tight condition with zero sagging, fraying, or broken strands-an incredibly rare find for a seating piece of this era.
With its elegant, tapered legs and subtle rear-leaning profile, this collector-grade piece is ready to serve as a high-impact accent chair for a bedroom, writing desk, or mid-century parlor vignette.
Dimensions: 32.5" H x 17" W x 18" D (Seat Height: 18")
Origin: Italy
Period: 1950s / 1960s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Frame is structurally sound, sits completely level, and features a beautifully buffed patina. The woven rush seat remains tight, clean, and entirely intact.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This chair is in pristine condition, sits dead level, and the seat is impeccable, no repairs, no glue

Origin:
Italy

Creator:
Styled After: Gio Ponti

Materials & Techniques:
Rush

Details:
Seat Height: 17.5in
Number of Seats: 1
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This chair is in pristine condition, sits dead level, and the seat is impeccable, no repairs, no glue