FontanaArte Tabletop Display Sign - Satin Crystal and...

Rare FontanaArte Table Sign - Satin Crystal and Metal - Promotional Showroom/Historic Dealership Item An extraordinary opportunity for true connoisseurs of Italian Design of the twentieth century. An original rare and elegant desk/showroom sign by FontanaArte is being presented at auction. This exceptional advertising object was not intended for public sale. It was supplied exclusively to the most prestigious lighting ateliers and authorized showrooms to identify masterpieces by masters such as Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrand. A true "holy grail" for modern decorative collectors, perfect to embellish a room when paired with iconic brand lamps or to add a touch of class to a professional studio. The History of Design Behind the Sign The sign itself perfectly embodies the productive philosophy founded in Milan in 1932 by the enlightened minds of Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana. The choice of materials is not incidental: the heavy squared crystal block with satin/acid finish evokes the glassworking mastery that made the company famous worldwide. The plate bears the famous institutional logo with the font typical of the Milanese house. It is supported by a solid, geometric chrome-plated metal stem ending on a circular stepped base. This geometric detail clearly recalls the metallic bases of the most famous table lamps of Milanese modern design’s golden age. This is not a simple advertising plaque, but a prolongation of industrial glassmaking art elevated to a sculptural object. Technical Details and Condition * Producer: FontanaArte Milano (Official Website) * Country of production: Italy (Milano) * Materials: Satin/acid-etched solid crystal, stem and base in chrome/satin metal * Estimated period: Second half of the 20th century * Dimensions: Height about XX cm | Plate width XX cm | Base diameter XX cm * Weight: Heavy (due to crystal thickness and weighted base) * Conditions: Excellent overall aesthetic condition. The crystal shows no chips or filaments, the satin finish is uniform. The logo is perfectly intact. The metal retains its original luster with minimal and charming signs of time attesting to its authenticity. (Carefully view the photos for details). Shipping and Packaging As this is an art object containing a precious and heavy crystal slab, the packaging will be executed in a professional and meticulous manner, using specific shock-absorbing materials. The shipment will be traceable and insured for the full value of the award via international express courier.

Estimation:€550

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