Estilo Pietro Chiesa - Ceiling lamp - Brass, Crystal - Spider Disk

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Graduated in art history with over 25 years' experience in antiques and applied arts appraisal.

Estimate  € 300 - € 400
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Description from the seller

It is a mid-20th‑century lamp that captures the refined and experimental spirit of the design attributed to Pietro Chiesa, that master able to unite brass, crystal, and geometry in compositions that seemed suspended between craftsmanship and modernity. Here, the structure revolves around a central disk, a very characteristic motif of disk reinterpretations within the Art Déco universe, where light becomes a plane, a surface, an almost architectural element.

The brass, warm and slightly satin, provides the sculptural base: a clean, ascending rod that supports the luminous body with contained elegance. It is not an ostentatious metal; it is a metal that breathes craft, that ages with dignity, that lends that deep shine that only appears in well-worked pieces. Its vertical presence recalls Italian lamps from the forties and fifties, where purity of line was as important as the material.

The crystal, arranged in a disk shape and capped by a frosted dome, creates a play of soft, diffuse, enveloping light. That combination — transparent disk and opal dome — is a direct nod to Chiesa’s language: clarity, geometry, a futuristic touch that never abandons the classical elegance of Art Déco. The lamp not only shines downward; it illuminates toward the space, toward the ambiance, as if it wanted to draw a halo.

Taken together, it is a piece that blends Italian modernity, Art Déco geometry, architectural brass, and stage-like crystal, a lamp that not only illuminates but defines the place where it is installed.

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Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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It is a mid-20th‑century lamp that captures the refined and experimental spirit of the design attributed to Pietro Chiesa, that master able to unite brass, crystal, and geometry in compositions that seemed suspended between craftsmanship and modernity. Here, the structure revolves around a central disk, a very characteristic motif of disk reinterpretations within the Art Déco universe, where light becomes a plane, a surface, an almost architectural element.

The brass, warm and slightly satin, provides the sculptural base: a clean, ascending rod that supports the luminous body with contained elegance. It is not an ostentatious metal; it is a metal that breathes craft, that ages with dignity, that lends that deep shine that only appears in well-worked pieces. Its vertical presence recalls Italian lamps from the forties and fifties, where purity of line was as important as the material.

The crystal, arranged in a disk shape and capped by a frosted dome, creates a play of soft, diffuse, enveloping light. That combination — transparent disk and opal dome — is a direct nod to Chiesa’s language: clarity, geometry, a futuristic touch that never abandons the classical elegance of Art Déco. The lamp not only shines downward; it illuminates toward the space, toward the ambiance, as if it wanted to draw a halo.

Taken together, it is a piece that blends Italian modernity, Art Déco geometry, architectural brass, and stage-like crystal, a lamp that not only illuminates but defines the place where it is installed.

Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Spider Disk
Material
Brass, Crystal
Designer/artist/maker
Estilo Pietro Chiesa
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
70 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
54 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
SpainVerified
3452
Objects sold
91.14%
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