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biography
Pietro Chiesa was a prominent Italian designer and artist born in Milan in 1892 and passed away in Paris in 1948. After studying in Grenoble and Turin, he joined the workshop of designer and painter Giovanbattista Gianotti, where he developed a strong passion for glass, which became the core material of his artistic production. In 1921, he opened his own studio, focusing on creating glass works characterized by geometric shapes and opalescent glass, establishing himself as a key figure in 20th-century Italian design. In 1927, he co-founded the “Labirinto” association alongside notable figures such as Paolo Venini and Gio Ponti, promoting high-quality furniture production in the Novecento style.
In 1933, his studio was incorporated into the newly founded company Fontana Arte, established by Luigi Fontana and Gio Ponti, where Chiesa became the artistic director. In this role, he developed numerous innovative prototypes, treating glass as a precious element and experimenting with cutting and grinding techniques that gave objects a sculptural plasticity. His creations, including lamps and ashtrays, are distinguished by simple yet monumental lines, reflecting a blend of functional and artistic design.
Pietro Chiesa’s works are internationally recognized and appreciated, featured in prominent museums and collections. The Cambi auction house, specialized in modern art and design, is among the institutions that promote and value his works in the contemporary art and collecting market.
His influence in glass design and 20th-century furniture remains significant, demonstrating a balance between technical innovation and artistic sensitivity that helped define Italian aesthetics of the period.
In 1933, his studio was incorporated into the newly founded company Fontana Arte, established by Luigi Fontana and Gio Ponti, where Chiesa became the artistic director. In this role, he developed numerous innovative prototypes, treating glass as a precious element and experimenting with cutting and grinding techniques that gave objects a sculptural plasticity. His creations, including lamps and ashtrays, are distinguished by simple yet monumental lines, reflecting a blend of functional and artistic design.
Pietro Chiesa’s works are internationally recognized and appreciated, featured in prominent museums and collections. The Cambi auction house, specialized in modern art and design, is among the institutions that promote and value his works in the contemporary art and collecting market.
His influence in glass design and 20th-century furniture remains significant, demonstrating a balance between technical innovation and artistic sensitivity that helped define Italian aesthetics of the period.
Past lots of Pietro Chiesa
Pietro Chiesa
Table never seen before on the market
Structure in bevelled crystal slabs, top in thick bevelled crystal. Fontana Arte, Italy, 1934.
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Pietro Chiesa
Rare table
Supports in bevelled curved crystal. Bevelled crystal top. Wooden details. Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1930.
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Pietro Chiesa
Due lampade da tavolo
Base in ottone, corpo in cristallo colorato e specchiato. Paralume in carta. Proveniente da una collezione privata - Milano [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada a sospensione
Struttura in ottone e diffusori in vetro satinato. Proveniente da una collezione privata - Milano Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Specchiera
Fascia perimetrale in cristallo colorato molato e specchiato a decori incisi e sabbiati. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Suspension lamp
Wood and brass structure, fabric shades. Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1940.
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada a sospensione
Struttura in ottone e diffusori in vetro satinato. Proveniente da una collezione privata - Milano Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Due grandi lampade da parete.
Struttura in fusione di ottone, ottone, metallo laccato e metallo dorato con diffusore in cristallo curvato molato. Provenienti [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Tavolo basso
Struttura in legno laccato, piano in cristallo molato di forte spessore. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1938
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Pietro Chiesa
Table lamp
Brass structure and lacquered brass. Glass and lacquered aluminum diffuser. Bevelled glass base. Fontana Arte, Italy, c. [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada a sospensione
Struttura in ottone, diffusore in cristallo molato e legno laccato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Mirror
Wooden structure, sand-blasted and silver-plated crystal structure. Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1930
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada da tavolo
Struttura in ottone con fusto in vetro molato e diffusore in vetro satinato. Etichetta originale. Prod. Fontana Arte, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada da tavolo.
Struttura in metallo cromato e metallo laccato con elementi in cristallo colorato. Diffusore in tessuto. Prod. Fontana Arte, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Due lampade da terra mod. Luminator
Struttura in metallo laccato. Base in cemento con rivestimenti in ottone nichelato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1930 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada da tavolo.
Struttura in ottone, e cristallo molato. Paralume in stoffa. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Table lamp.
Beveled crystal structure with brass details and fabric shade. Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1930.
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Pietro Chiesa
Quattro lampade a parete.
Quattro lampade a parete. Struttura in ottone e diffusori in vetro satinato e inciso all'acido. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Tavolo mod. 1012
Struttura in legno e piano in cristallo colorato specchiato. Marchio Fontana Arte FX impresso a fuoco. Prod. Fontana Arte, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Rara lampada da terra.
Struttura in ottone e metallo. Diffusore in cristallo curvato molato. Prod. Fontana Arte, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Lampada a sospensione mod. 0298.
Struttura in ottone con diffusore in vetro opalino e in cristallo molato. Marchio incusso. Prod. Luigi Fontana & co, Italia, [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Rara lampada da terra.
Struttura in ottone e metallo. Diffusore in cristallo curvato molato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Tre appliques
Struttura in metallo laccato e ottone. Diffusori in cristallo curvato molato e vetro stampato molato. Proveniente da una [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Specchiera da parete
Struttura in legno, cornice in cristallo decorato a getto di sabbia e argentato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1930 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Centrotavola mod. 2330.
Struttura in cristallo molato e curvato. Base in legno. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Due lampade da tavolo mod. 408
Struttura in ottone con diffusore orientabile in vetro opalino e base in cristallo molato. Etichetta originale. Prod. Fontana [..]
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Pietro Chiesa
Tre lampade a parete
Struttura in ottone e diffusori in cristallo satinato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1940 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Specchiera sagomata.
Struttura in legno e vetro specchiato con profilo in ottone. Etichetta di produzione. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1939.
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Pietro Chiesa
Specchiera da parete
Struttura in legno, cornice in cristallo decorato a getto di sabbia e argentato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1930 ca.
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Pietro Chiesa
Tavolo basso
Piano e sostegni in cristallo curvato molato. Prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1930 ca.
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