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Rare Pair of Italian Glass & Brass' Table Lamps by Pietro Chiesa & Fontana Arte

Creator: Fontana Arte (FontanaArte)
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A rare and elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Astrolabe' table lamps by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte reflecting the Italian Modern Neoclassical movement of the 1930-1940 period (Novecento). The pieces are masterpieces of design composed of a solid brass frame with inset pieces of glass arranged in the form of an astrolabe. Fontana Arte was the premiere force in Italian Design from the 1930 to 1960's and partnered with important luminaries like Gio Ponti, Max Ingrand and Pietro Chiesa.

Shades are for demonstration purposes only. Brass switches on base, wired with brown silk cord. Total height with shade is 24" and current shade diameter is 13". Lamp base alone is 8" diameter.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass,Glass
Condition:	Good. Brass can be cleaned to suit taste.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	793656

Dimensions

H.	24 in;	Diam.	13 in;
H.	60.96 cm;	Diam.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com