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Art Deco Pendant Lamps Lantern Glass Brass, Italy, 1940

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940–1949
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Rare, documented pair of glass lanterns by Fontana Arte, circa 1940

Sold as a pair.

Stunning large satin glass lanterns with etched rhombus pattern and fine brass work. These handmade piece ares lovely to see in person, lit or unlit. It mainly consists of a handblown lantern in a brass frame. The flat bottom glass part is again safeguarded with a flat thick glass disk. All elements are in very good condition. The brass comes in its original dark and even patina. It has got 2 sockets for e26/27 bulbs, 110/220V, max wattage 60W per bulb, Led's are possible and recommended due to heat exposure of the glass. The height can be customized. We have rewired the main cable.

Measurements: 12.6" x 15.35" (height) 38.58" total drop.

Literature: Il vetro, settembre 1940, p. 322 The Arting Company (Editore),

Repertorio Fontana Arte 1933-1943 dalle immagini dell"epoca, Genova, 2012,

p. 146.

Categories
Designer
Pietro Chiesa
Producer
Fontana Arte
Country
Italy
Period
1940–1949
Styles
Mid-Century Modern, Art Déco
Dimensions

31 × 31 × 99 cm

12.20 × 12.20 × 38.98 in

height lantern only is 39 cm

Materials
Satinized Glass, Brass
Condition
Good
Unit
Pair of 2
Available
1 pair available
Price
$ 8,400 / pair
$ 8,400 / pair

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