{"product_id":"la-casa-degli-efebi-ceramic-tiles-gio-ponti","title":"Giò Ponti La Casa Degli Efebi ceramic tiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare 1980s Ceramic Tile Set – La Casa degli Efebi by Giò Ponti for Ceramica Bardelli, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally Designed in 1923 for Richard Ginori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a stunning and complete set of eight ceramic tiles—each measuring 20 x 20 cm (7.87 x 7.87 inches)—featuring the iconic La Casa degli Efebi design by Giò Ponti, one of Italy’s most celebrated 20th-century architects and designers. This elegant re-edition was produced in the 1980s by Ceramica Bardelli, renowned for its high-quality collaborations with influential artists and designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition presents a timeless Mediterranean vision: stylized classical figures in motion, rendered with Ponti’s unmistakable graphic clarity and poetic sense of proportion. Originally created in 1923 for the legendary Richard Ginori manufactory, this design exemplifies Ponti’s early fusion of fine art and decorative objects—an ethos that would define his entire career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular set is in mint condition, with one discreet exception: the bottom-left tile has been professionally restored. The restoration is virtually invisible when viewed head-on and becomes only faintly perceptible when seen from an oblique angle. The overall visual impact remains uncompromised—crisp, vibrant, and museum-worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Giò Ponti:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA towering figure in modern design, Giò Ponti (1891–1979) was an architect, industrial designer, and editor whose influence helped shape postwar Italian aesthetics. From the Pirelli Tower in Milan to interiors, furniture, and ceramics, Ponti’s work exudes a lightness and inventiveness that continues to inspire. His long collaboration with Richard Ginori revolutionized decorative ceramics, blending modernism with classical themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used as a wall installation, displayed in a frame, or integrated into a bespoke architectural project, this set is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of Ponti’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (each tile):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 20 cm (7.87 x 7.87 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Ceramica Bardelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of production: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Giò Ponti (original design 1923)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent overall. One tile professionally restored; subtle only when viewed at an angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport to the US is Euro 225 crate included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giò Ponti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011424567639,"sku":"","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/gio-ponti-la-casa-degli-efebi-ceramic-tiles-decor-175.jpg?v=1792006767","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/la-casa-degli-efebi-ceramic-tiles-gio-ponti","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}