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A limited edition of the Dezza armchair by Gio Ponti to celebrate 60th anniversary of this iconic design.
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Dezza — Gio Ponti
Poltrona Frau
The seat’s characteristic
modernist and squared lines
are subtly balanced by the
elegantly curved armrests
that outline the entire profile
of the armchair down to
the feet, lending the design
a sense of momentum
and dynamism. As one
of Poltrona Frau's most
beloved armchairs, Dezza
has remained in production
since its debut. To mark
the occasion of its sixtieth
anniversary, Poltrona Frau
reintroduces the style in
a precious limited edition
of just 60 numbered and
certified pieces.
The Dezza Limited Edition
armchair is upholstered in
Pelle Frau® Impact Less, in line
with the brand’s commitment
to sustainability — an
important initiative adopted
by the brand in 2022.
The elegant shades of Panna
and Iris evoke the airy, joyful
interiors that Gio Ponti
created for the Hotel Parco
dei Principi in Sorrento,
featuring the iconic white
and blue majolica floors
also designed by the master.
However, the most distinctive
trait of this re-edition lies
in the upholstery pattern: a
reproduction of a previously
unpublished illustration by
Gio Ponti, acquired at auction
by a private individual and
selected by Poltrona Frau
after meticulous research.
The eye-catching pattern
consists of 26 stylized hands*,
each uniquely designed with
its own name and identity,
such as ‘the gloved hand’,
‘the starry hand’, ‘pierced
hand’, ‘the fortune teller’s
hand’ among others. This
sophisticated yet playful
design reflects Ponti's
ability to evoke the artisan
mastery and “intelligence of
the hands” inherent in the
armchair's construction— one
of Poltrona Frau’s core values.
