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1940s Italian Orb Pendant

$3,200
£2,433.46
€2,806.88
CA$4,482.61
A$5,016.93
CHF 2,619.62
MX$61,206.85
NOK 33,252.65
SEK 31,554.72
DKK 20,960.43
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About the Item

1940s Italian pendant in the manner of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. A round glass orb with frosted design on upper hemisphere, seemingly floats suspended over brass candle cluster with three lights in frosted glass cups, embellished by a tapered brass bottom finial. The brass stem is embellished with a frosted glass tubular bead-like ornament. Each of the three sockets takes up to a 75 watt candelabra size bulb. Rewired.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Frosted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks. Stem can be lengthened or shortened as requested.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1103318866796

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