After Fontana Mid-Century Modern Italian Crystal Pendant Light, 1960s

This Mid-Century chandelier in curved crystal and brass was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s. Produced by Fontana Arte after Pietro Chiesa Italian Art Deco designer Pietro Chiesa was born in Milan in 1892 into a family of artists from Ticino, Switzerland. After his studies at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, he completed an apprenticeship at the studio of furniture designer Giovan Battista Giannotti; after gathering enough confidence and experience, Chiesa opened his studio in 1921 under the name of Bottega di Pietro Chiesa. Known above all for his work as a glassmaker, Chiesa presented his work for the first time in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. In 1932 his studio became part of Fontana Arte, the legendary Italian manufacturer of lighting and glass objects founded by Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana. Chiesa becomes the artistic director of the company and over the years has designed numerous models for Fontana Arte, including lamps, windows, tables and artistic furnishing objects. Among the most noteworthy pieces signed by the designer, we mention the Fontana table (1932), made of a single transparent molded glass beam, the Cartoccio vase (1932), and the Luminator lacquered brass floor lamp...

Chandelier attributed to Max Igrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. Cast brass and curved crystal. Two large curved etched glass lampshades mounted on a brass frame, at first g...

Elegant chandelier in brass and silk-screened glass, 5 lights, Italian production in the 60s. E14 or E12 socket for USA.

A delightful 15-light Maria Theresa chandelier in Italian crystal and gilded metal with serpentine arms, each candle light with hanging pendants and decorative bobeches.

Blown Murano glass chandelier, crystal color and transparent ice-crafted Lattimo designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. " If you like it please make your offer and we will evaluate ...

This Murano glass chandelier was produced by Mazzega in blown glass, the structure is in brass. This pendant looks like a Space Age style flying saucer The historic Mazzega IVR glassworks has been the creator, since the mid-1950s, of a profound artistic and conceptual renewal in the field of artistic glass production in Murano. Starting from that period he collaborated with the artists of the Fucina degli Angeli...

Modern chandelier manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The ceiling light feature black enameled iron with bronze and Perspex globes and brass details Original working wire with ...

Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier, Brass, Crystal, 1960s A chandelier depicting a city comprised of gilt brass and faceted crystals designed by Gaetano Sciol...

An Italian 1960s classic oval shaped single pendant drop lamp in the style of Fontana Arte. Two satin glass panels with frosted glass centres are suspended between two curved mid-gr...

This sophisticated pendant was realized, in the manner of Fontana Arte, in Italy, circa 1960. It represents an exceptionally fine example of Mid-Century Modern Italian design with it...

The authentic, Halophane glass shade diffuses light to provide functional and stylish illumination. The pendant is a standout in any room and provides a fun and functional way to ...

Early Mid-Century Modern Italian beveled thick glass and chrome pendant light fixture by Fontana Arte from the 1960s. The fixture has eight thick beveled smoked glass panels, two on...