- Brand: Ginori 1735
- Designer: Gio Ponti
- Collection: Arte di Gio Ponti – Conversazione Classica
- Made in Italy
- Material: Fine porcelain
- Decoration: “La Lettura” – allegorical and Deco-inspired motif
- Microwave: Not suitable
- Dishwasher: Hand wash recommended
- Gift box included
Dimensions:
- Length: 33.6 cm / 13.2 in
- Width: 17 cm / 6.7 in
- Height: 15.4 cm / 6.1 in
- Weight: 1196 g / 2.63 lb
The Ginori Gio Ponti Conversazione Classica Bowl La Lettura is a poetic tribute to the act of reading, imagined by Gio Ponti in a Deco style infused with symbolic references to classical antiquity. Part of the Arte di Gio Ponti Collection, this bowl features a semi-recumbent figure wrapped in a scroll, set against a vivid red background reminiscent of Pompeii’s ancient frescoes. The design captures the dynamism of a narrative scene, where perspective lines and allegorical characters create a sense of depth and motion. A true collector’s piece, it showcases the refined craftsmanship and visionary creativity of Gio Ponti, who served as Creative Director of Ginori 1735 from 1923 to 1933. Ideal as a standalone decorative object or a centerpiece, this artistic bowl reflects the excellence and heritage of Italian porcelain artistry.
