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

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Mid-20th century lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa, made of brass and glass with a central disk motif, Italian origin, dimensions 54 cm deep, 54 cm wide and 70 cm high, in good used condition and in working order.

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It's a mid-20th-century lamp that captures the refined and experimental spirit of design attributed to Pietro Chiesa, that master who could unite brass, crystal, and geometry in compositions that seemed suspended between craftsmanship and modernity. Here, the structure revolves around a central disc, a very characteristic motif of the disk reinterpretations within the Art Deco 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 restrained elegance. It is not ostentatious metal; it is a metal that breathes craft, that ages with dignity, that brings that deep shine that only appears in well-worked pieces. Its vertical presence recalls Italian lamps from the forties and fifties, where the purity of the line was as important as the material.

The crystal, arranged in the form of a disc and topped by a frosted dome, creates a play of soft, diffused, enveloping light. That combination—transparent disc and opal dome—is a direct nod to the language of Chiesa: clarity, geometry, a futuristic touch that never abandons the classical elegance of Art Deco. The lamp not only illuminates downward; it illuminates into the space, into the ambiance, as if it wanted to draw a halo.

Together, it is a piece that blends Italian modernity, Art Deco geometry, architectural brass, and stage-set crystal, a lamp that not only lights 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's a mid-20th-century lamp that captures the refined and experimental spirit of design attributed to Pietro Chiesa, that master who could unite brass, crystal, and geometry in compositions that seemed suspended between craftsmanship and modernity. Here, the structure revolves around a central disc, a very characteristic motif of the disk reinterpretations within the Art Deco 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 restrained elegance. It is not ostentatious metal; it is a metal that breathes craft, that ages with dignity, that brings that deep shine that only appears in well-worked pieces. Its vertical presence recalls Italian lamps from the forties and fifties, where the purity of the line was as important as the material.

The crystal, arranged in the form of a disc and topped by a frosted dome, creates a play of soft, diffused, enveloping light. That combination—transparent disc and opal dome—is a direct nod to the language of Chiesa: clarity, geometry, a futuristic touch that never abandons the classical elegance of Art Deco. The lamp not only illuminates downward; it illuminates into the space, into the ambiance, as if it wanted to draw a halo.

Together, it is a piece that blends Italian modernity, Art Deco geometry, architectural brass, and stage-set crystal, a lamp that not only lights but defines the place where it is installed.

Certified shipping and good 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
3513
Objects sold
91.64%
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