Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte coffee table. Italy 1950 Clocks textured surface that reflects light

textured surface that reflects light with depth and movement

Crafted from briar

beveled edges lend it a sculptural presence without feeling showy

epitomizing the rustic elegance of Italian craftsmanship from that era

modernist design

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte coffee table. Italy 1950 Clocks textured surface that reflects lightThis 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 surfacea hallmark of Fontana Artes sophisticated material palettegently 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