This striking coffee table, designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in 1950, exemplifies the refined elegance and innovative craftsmanship of mid-century Italian design. The rectangular tabletop features a rich, black glass surface—a hallmark of Fontana Arte’s sophisticated material palette—gently framed by a sculpted wood edge that subtly warms the composition.
The base is a sculptural tour de force: four gracefully arched, saber-like legs curve outward in symmetrical balance, converging at a central column that showcases Chiesa’s masterful sense of proportion and movement. Executed in finely finished wood, the base evokes both organic form and architectural precision.
This piece embodies the post-war Italian ethos of merging artisanal tradition with modernist expression—timeless, collectible, and visually arresting from every angle.
SKU 2611