
Gio Ponti | Decoration
Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891–1979) was an Italian architect, industrial and furniture designer and publisher, and one the most influential names of modern design. After receiving his architect’s diploma from Politecnico di Milano University in 1921, Ponti created a versatile career that seamlessly combined architecture and design — in addition to the building and its interior, he often designed the furniture, lighting and even tableware to fit together. In Milan, there are about 40 buildings that Ponti has designed.
In 1928 Ponti founded the architecture and design magazine Domus that is still being published today, and in the years 1931–1961 he worked as a professor of architecture in Politecnico di Milano. Some of his best known designs include the lightweight Superleggera chair and an elegant collection of mirrors, and in architecture he is famous for buildings such as Milan’s Pirelli tower and the Denver Art Museum.
During his career Ponti obtained many notable recognitions such as the Accademia d'Italia Art Prize, a title of Commander by the Swedish Royal Order of Vasa, an honorary doctorate from the London Royal College of Art and a gold medal from the Paris Académie d'Architecture. His design philosophy was guided by the Italian mentality of ”la dolce vita”: besides just practical functionality, he wanted to fill life with joy, colors and pleasure.
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Complete your home with Scandi décor
Add the final touches to your interiors with our collection of stylish Scandi home decorations. Discover a selection of the best of modern home décor, including modern living room décor, wall décor and Nordic Christmas decorations from Scandinavia and beyond. As well as luxury home decor objects, including vases and mirrors, we have everything you need to complete your interiors — full-length mirrors, designer vases, candles, wall clocks, figurines, picture frames, indoor gardening accessories and luxury wallpapers, as well as our selection of delightful Scandinavian holiday decorations.
Nordic luxury home decorations and harmonious spaces
Home decorations are a simple way to create harmony in a space that mixes multiple styles, materials, and colors. You can achieve a cohesive look by selecting decorative pieces based on a simple color palette or decorative theme. If you already have a dominant color palette or theme in a room, you can also mute this by adding plain or neutral accessories. If you’re looking for some color inspiration, read our Design Stories blog about surprising color combinations and how colors can create an atmosphere.
Decorate the Scandi way – our design checklist
If you love the Scandinavian design ambience but aren’t sure how to achieve it, focus on the key elements of classic Scandi design:
• Functionality – removing clutter using well-designed storage furniture, shelving units and creative and stylish small storage solutions.
• Clean lines – simple shapes and patterns
• Natural materials – wood, wool, rattan, cotton, glass, ceramic, metal
• Natural light – emphasize light with mirrors, candles and candleholders, and lamps from our lighting collection.
• Quality craftmanship – any of the quality furniture and decoration in our Finnish Design Shop
• Textural elements – chunky knitted plaids, sheepskin, soft rugs
• Muted or neutral hues for walls and main furnishings. See selected paint and wallpapers.
Establishing harmony in a room may be as simple as switching up the pillowcases, wall art and decorative objects, like candleholders and vases.
Scandi seasonal decorations for a cozy Christmas
At Finnish Design Shop we have loads of ideas for a very Scandi Christmas. Check out our selection of our favorite decorations and tree ornaments at our holiday season shop.
Designer and luxury tree ornaments:
• Georg Jensen’s collectible gold-plated brass baubles.
• Proust glass pointillist baubles
• Alessi prism ornaments.
Designer candleholders and tealights:
• The ever popular Artek Lucia candleholder.
• The sweet Tivoli lantern from Kähler's Urbania series.
You’ll find all the designer decorations you need for the festive season—Nordic style. We also offer a variety of beautiful Nordic tableware for your holiday dining needs. For more inspiration, find seasonal decorating ideas from Scandinavia in Tune into the festive season – holiday decorations and candles dress up the décor.
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