GIO PONTI (1891-1979) DESIGNER & CASSINA EDITOR699 known as Superleggera, the model designed in [1957], declination of the model 646 designed in [1952], Compas d'Or in 1957Suite of 6 chairs. The structures are made of ash and blackened wood. The seats in braided rush. Condition of use, small accidents and missing seats. Two chairs bear the publisher's label on the back crossbar. H. 82.5 cm W. 40 cm - D. 40 cmBibliography :Giuliana Gramina - Repertorio del Design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, volume I - Umberto Allemandi & Cie editions, Turin, 2003. Identical model reproduced and described on page 51.