VECCHIA DAMA BOTTLE GREY AND AQUAMARINE GIO PONTI VENINI 526.19

With his bold vision and his ability to blend functionality and form, Gio Ponti transformed the very concept of design. On the occasion of “Italy at Work,” Ponti presented a series of nine bottles, each of which was a unique work of art in its own right. Among these bottles, two stood out particularly for their stylized anthropomorphic shape: the “Vecchia Dama” and the “Campigliesca.” These creations were not mere containers but expressions of a bold aesthetic and a deep understanding of the relationship between form and function. The “Vecchia Dama” and “Campigliesca” bottles are more than simple objects; they are tangible witnesses to Gio Ponti’s creative genius and his enduring impact on the world of design. Through them, we can reflect on the extraordinary legacy of a man who transformed the way we see and interact with the objects around us, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Italian and global design.