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Large Lantern Floorlamp, Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1938

Creator: Pietro Chiesa -Fontana Arte
Offered by: Todd Merrill Studio

Description
A large standing lantern mounted on stand in bronze and glass by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1938. The lantern with removable top features a flaired case with bronze criss-cross diamond over glass. A similar lantern-form floor lamp can be seen in a 1938 photograph of the interior of the new Fontana Arte boutique in Rome as illustrated in Laura Falconi’s book, “Fonatana Arte: Una Storia Transparente” Milan, 1998.

This piece came from the Sotheby’s Sale of Gordon Watson, May 2006.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bronze and glass.
Condition:	Excellent. The lamp is in perfect original condition, the finish has been untouched.
Creation Date:	Circa 1938
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	100466

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	88 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	223.52 cm;

Message from Seller:

Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.