A refined Italian pendant light by Fontana Arte, produced circa 1960. The design pairs a brass structure with lacquered metal sides punctuated by circular openings, softened by a satin glass diffuser below. Clean-lined yet distinctive, it reflects the balance of geometry, material richness and quiet elegance that defines much of midcentury Italian lighting.
1960 Brass, lacquered metal and satin glass 5.4 in W × 15.4 in D × 29.5 in H (39 × 39 × 75 cm) Original label present
About the Maker: Founded in Milan in 1932 by Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana, Fontana Arte became one of Italy’s most important design firms, known for its sophisticated use of glass and its collaborations with leading architects and designers. Over the decades, the company has produced lighting and furnishings distinguished by technical innovation, clarity of form and enduring elegance.
