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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Veca - Wall lamp - Smoked Glass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century wall lamp – VECA Attribution: regularly offered in trade in connection with Fontana Arte – smoked glass & chrome – circa the 60s/70s Description For the admirer of refined Italian Mid-Century design: an elegant vintage wall lamp, made in smoked glass and chrome-plated metal, dating from around the 1960s–1970s. VECA wall lamp with three faceted smoked glass plates and chrome-plated round mounting screws — a construction that is very sturdy This characteristic model is attributed on the international design market to Fontana Arte and is also linked by other sellers to the Italian glass and lighting manufacturer VECA. An identical piece is offered by Pamono as “attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s.” An identical set is described by the French vintage-design dealer Brocante La Vitrine as VECA for Fontana Arte from the 1970s. The lamp itself shows, as far as visible, no factory mark, so the attribution is stated as such. The design is particularly successful due to its simplicity. The lightly curved shade of dark smoked glass forms a beautiful contrast with the glossy chrome metal construction. Through the tinted glass the light source remains partly visible, creating a warm, atmospheric glow when in use. The combination of glass and chrome is typical of the progressive Italian interior design of the 60s and 70s and gives the lamp a look that fits equally well in an authentic Mid-Century interior as in a modern, minimalist or Scandinavian interior. Condition & operation The lamp has been fully dismantled for sale and carefully cleaned. Subsequently, everything was reassembled correctly, preserving the original vintage character. The lamp is briefly wired and ready for installation and use. The smoked glass and chrome parts present themselves very attractively. Any minor signs of use and aging are appropriate for the age of this vintage object. Please view the photos carefully; they are an integral part of the description. Specifications * Object: wall lamp / wall fixture * Origin: Italy * Attribution: regularly offered in trade in connection with Fontana Arte * Period: approx. 1960s–1970s * Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age * Material: smoked glass and chrome-plated metal * Light source: E14 * Wiring: briefly wired * Dimensions: L 22 cm x W 11 cm x D 11 cm * Weight: 755 grams * Condition: very good vintage condition * Operation: ready for use A particularly decorative and now sought-after Italian vintage wall lamp, in which the dark smoked glass, the cool chrome and the minimalist form come together beautifully. This object is securely packaged with Smart Shipping, insured with track and trace.
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