Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons – Italian Walnut
A very rare Gio Ponti wall unit, Model 2140, produced by Singer & Sons and executed in beautifully grained Italian walnut. This masterwork is defined by Ponti’s unmistakable architectural composition: a bold “picture frame” upper case with asymmetrical floating shelves and a sliding cabinet element, paired with an elegant lower credenza on tapered legs.
An amazing piece of design, the oversized upper display appears to float—resting on three small walnut spacer blocks—creating a striking sense of lightness and architectural tension. The upper section offers a dramatic open display—perfect for art objects, books, ceramics, or barware—while the lower cabinet provides concealed storage with a mix of adjustable shelved compartments and a bank of drawers.
Designer: Gio Ponti
Model: 2140
Maker: Singer & Sons
Material: Italian walnut
Configuration: two-piece wall unit with upper display + lower credenza
Notable construction: upper case rests on three small sculptured walnut blocks for a floating effect
Storage: drawers + shelving compartments behind doors
Dimensions
Installed: 81 H × 78 3/4 W × 18 1/4 in. D
.A, Bottom: 36 × 78 3/4 × 18 1/4 in.
.B, Top: 48 3/4 × 78 3/4 × 13 3/4 in.
Condition
Professionally refinished and restored.
Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons – Italian Walnut
A very rare Gio Ponti wall unit, Model 2140, produced by Singer & Sons and executed in beautifully grained Italian walnut. This masterwork is defined by Ponti’s unmistakable architectural composition: a bold “picture frame” upper case with asymmetrical floating shelves and a sliding cabinet element, paired with an elegant lower credenza on tapered legs.
An amazing piece of design, the oversized upper display appears to float—resting on three small walnut spacer blocks—creating a striking sense of lightness and architectural tension. The upper section offers a dramatic open display—perfect for art objects, books, ceramics, or barware—while the lower cabinet provides concealed storage with a mix of adjustable shelved compartments and a bank of drawers.
Designer: Gio Ponti
Model: 2140
Maker: Singer & Sons
Material: Italian walnut
Configuration: two-piece wall unit with upper display + lower credenza
Notable construction: upper case rests on three small sculptured walnut blocks for a floating effect
Storage: drawers + shelving compartments behind doors
Dimensions
Installed: 81 H × 78 3/4 W × 18 1/4 in. D
.A, Bottom: 36 × 78 3/4 × 18 1/4 in.
.B, Top: 48 3/4 × 78 3/4 × 13 3/4 in.
Condition
Professionally refinished and restored.
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