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Rare Blue Bevelled Glass Mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Luigi Fontana & C. Italy

Description
A rare glass mirror with a stunning blue bevel designed by Pietro Chiesa for Luigi Fontana & C., Italy, c.1940. The exquisite blue colour of the cut and champered bevel really highlights the tapered shape and gentle curves of mirror. The mirror's wooden frame is black-painted around its edge and it retains its original triangular paper label on the reverse , 'Galvanit Fontana, Italy'. Luigi Fontana, along with Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa, founded the world renowned Milanese glass company, Fontana Arte. A beautiful example of an early mid-century design classic

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Glass, Wood, Brass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. A few small areas with foxing and small dark spots to the mirrored plate - all commensurate with age.
Creation Date:	c.1940
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: Laura Falconi, Fontana Arte - Una Storia Transparente, Skira, 1998, p.36. Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte, Umberto Allemandi & C., 2012, illus 431. Edoardo Paoli, Specchiere E Specchi: Appesi Nel Mobile E Tecnici, Milan, 1966, p.118.
Dealer Reference #:	CG00723
Incollect Reference #:	728691