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Rare Chiseled Glass Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1935

Description
A rare, chiseled and polished glass floor lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa, Italy, c.1935. This early design by Fontana Arte has a thick 'scalpellato' (chiseled) glass stem and sits on a rectangular glass base with four brass feet. A frosted glass 'cut-out' running through the centre and length of the stem cleverly conceals the internal metal support and wiring. An elegant and timeless piece from this eminent Milanese glass company. (A recently manufactured card and silk tapered shade is included with this vintage floor lamp).

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Glass, Brass, Card, Silk
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. In great condition with no chips or cracks to the glass. Minor scratches, with oxidisation to areas of the brass, all commensurate with age.
Creation Date:	c.1935
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: Sergio Montefusco, Fontana Arte: repertorio 1933-1943 dalle immagini dell’epoca, Genoa, 2012, p.169 for a similar example. Domus (Milan) no. 118, October 1927, p.20 for a similar example
Dealer Reference #:	CGAA00639
Incollect Reference #:	764792