Art Deco Coffee Pots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni, 1940s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A set of two alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Forties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Fratelli Calderoni, they are in original conditions with normal signs of use and age. the two coffee pot embody the elegance, streamlined forms, and geometric patterns characteristic of the era. Alpaca, a silver alloy was the chosen material, offering a lustrous and durable surface that complements the sleek lines of the pots. The body of each pot showcases a combination of straight lines and gentle curves, creating a harmonious balance between modernity and classic elegance. The handles are streamlined and integrated seamlessly into the overall design, reflecting Ponti's commitment to functional yet beautiful objects. The coffee pots vary in size, creating a visually dynamic trio that could be displayed together or separately, depending on the occasion.

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Creator	Gio Ponti
Manufacturer	Fratelli Calderoni
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	NMK-1973276
Materials	Metal
Color	Silver
Width	13 cm 13 cm
Depth	7 cm 7 cm
Height	9 cm 9 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-story Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.