HOT ! Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte coffee table. Italy 1950

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