Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1960s

Floor lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1933 and reissued by Fontana Arte in the 1960s. With a brass structure and two linen panels, it emits a warm and balanced light. Its vertical, sober, and elegant design reflects the blend of noble materials and refined forms that defines both Chiesa’s work and the Fontana Arte aesthetic. This important piece is documented as model 0312 in original company catalogues. The piece is documented in original Fontana Arte catalogues from the period and has appeared in key design references, including Domus magazine (issue no. 234, 1949) and auction house archives such as Wright, Dorotheum, and ArsValue.