Mid-Century Italian Green Opaline Murano Glass Pendant in the style of Fontana Arte
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Mid-Century Italian Green Opaline Murano Glass Pendant in the style of Fontana Arte

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Description

This MCM Italian pendant light features a sculptural frame of gracefully curved brass tubing supporting a hand‑blown green opaline glass shade edged in white. The distinctive bell‑like form and airy silhouette embody the elegance of postwar Italian modernism, recalling designs produced by Fontana Arte and other Milanese ateliers of the 1950s.

The pendant balances simplicity and sophistication — the brass structure with pale mint accents complements the semi‑translucent green glass, creating a soft, diffused illumination.

Craftsmanship details, such as the precision‑shaped fittings and carefully brazed joints where the arms meet the central hub, reflect the skilled, small‑workshop methods characteristic of mid‑century Italian lighting. This brazing technique, used in place of heavy soldering or welding, provided both strength and a refined, seamless finish — a mark of quality rather than economy. While unmarked, the design aligns closely with the aesthetic language of Fontana Arte.

Dimensions without ceiling cover and chain: H = 17 in.  W = 13 in.  D = 13 in.  8 lbs. Canopy and chain not included.

Additional information

Weight 8 lbs
Dimensions L 13 x W 13 x H 17 in
Year / Century

1955
Style / Period

Mid Century Modern
Place of Origin

Italy
Material

Murano / Brass
Condition

Rewired for the US, it uses one base‑size light, incandescent or LED. Three feet of wire at the top can be adjusted to the preferred length. This fixture requires a canopy and chain, which are not included.

The brass framework retains its original luster with light age‑appropriate patina. The curved brass arms are securely joined to the central hub with carefully executed brazed seams, part of the lamp’s handmade construction. The central hub, where the upper ring and arms converge, is composed of brass‑plated metal that closely matches the solid brass arms and ring. The brazed joints are smooth, tight, and stable, with no looseness or structural issues. These are not later solder repairs or indicators of inexpensive manufacture, but evidence of the meticulous fabrication methods typical of high‑quality mid‑century Italian craftsmanship. The overall form shows a slight handmade asymmetry inherent to its artisanal production rather than a later distortion.

Dimensions without ceiling cover and chain: H = 17 in.  W = 13 in.  D = 13 in.  8 lbs.

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