During his career, Ponti worked on numerous architectural, interior and product design projects, collaborating with renowned brands such as Cassina, Artemide and Richard Ginori. He was known for his eclectic, innovative style, combining modernist forms with traditional Italian elements.
Ponti was also a prolific writer and teacher, writing articles for architecture and design magazines and teaching at Milan Polytechnic University and the University of California at Berkeley. He also founded Domus magazine in 1928, which has become a benchmark publication in the world of design.
Ponti's most famous works include the Pirelli Tower in Milan, Taranto Cathedral in Italy, the Superleggera chair for Cassina, and dinnerware and porcelain services for Richard Ginori. His work has been recognized by numerous awards and distinctions, including the Prix de l'architecture de l'Académie française in 1969 and the Prix international du design in 1979.