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1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
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About the Item
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1950s suite of Pietro Chiesa handmade in Italy luxury glassware made for Fontana Arte
A highly collectable set in stunning order, full condition reports are below with the description of each item
These pieces can be found in various forms online for sale, the letter opener and especially the picture frame as some of the rarest pieces, you won’t find another of either anywhere
The pen holder has a coin tray, the paper holder has the original handmade paper, the picture frame swivels around 360 degrees, it’s as mentioned a very special find
Pietro Chiesa
A descendant of an eminent Ticino-based family of artists, he opened his own glassmaking shop in 1921 after working as an apprentice at the Giannotti glassworks. In the early 1920s, he took part in the Venice Biennale, the Monza Biennale, the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and exhibitions in Cologne and Barcelona. His work combines extreme modernity with outstanding technical ability.
His creations include the glass windows of the Trieste Stock Exchange, the windows of the Motorship Victoria as well as those of the transatlantic liner Conte di Savoia.
In 1932, Pietro Chiesa was asked by Gio Ponti to share in the artistic direction of the newborn FontanaArte, a role that would enable him to give full expression to his creative flair by designing over a thousand different objects (furniture, tables, lamps, glass windows, objets d’art etc). Some of these pieces took their place in the history of design and are still produced by FontanaArte today, such as the Fontana curved table (1932), the Cartoccio vase (1932) and the Luminator floor lamp (1933).
Pen holder, some chips around the edges of the underside trim and light scratches to the top
Dimensions
Height 19 cm
Width 22.5 cm
Depth 15 cm
Notepad hold with original handmade paper, no damage to note
Dimensions
Height 8 cm
Width 20 cm
Depth 7.8 cm
Swivel picture signed initialled and numbered, no damage
Dimensions
Height 12 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 7 cm
Envelope opener some light chips
Dimensions
Height 2 cm
Width 24 cm
Depth 5 cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Creator:Pietro Ciesa (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823313193241
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