Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Italian Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Wingback Armchairs

Price realized
$2,560
Pre-sale estimate
$3,000 – $5,000
Hammer price
$2,000
Category
Chairs, Sofas & Lounges
Sold
May 1, 2026
Sale
DAY 1- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"

Lot description

(pair) Italian mid-century modern wingback armchairs, in the manner of Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), c.1950s, each in a later geometric upholstery with metallic embroidery, and nail-head trim, removable seat cushion, rising on splayed tapering legs, approx 40.5"h, 30.5"w, 30.5"d, seat height: approx 17.5"h Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship. See the last image in the listing to see a chair before being reupholstered

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.