Molteni&C Pompei Multifunctional Object Designed by Gio Ponti

Pompei by Molteni&C is a multifunctional element with a strong visual impact, capable of transforming according to orientation and context of use.

Designed by Gio Ponti, this object represents a marriage of function and formal experimentation, fitting in with the rediscovery and enhancement of the master's archival designs in collaboration with his heirs. When placed with the tubes facing upward, Pompei can take on the role of a candelabra or sculptural vase. Turning it upside down, however, it transforms into a decorative element, an evocative centrepiece that furnishes and intrigues. The structure stands on just three support points, a detail that suggests references to studies of balance and tension typical of bolder architecture. The object, made of polished metal, calls to mind classical suggestions reinterpreted through Ponti's modern and visionary gaze. Its geometric and rigorous forms lend themselves to multiple readings, blending art and function into a single scenic presence. Pompei is not just a complement for the home, but a sculptural presence, capable of dialoguing with the environment and telling the creative force of a timeless design.