Rare Vitrine with Integrated Glass Tray by Pietro Chiesa

Italy | c. 1939 Elm wood, brass, mirrored glass, glass. Exquisite & early drinks cabinet. Linear form with diagonal grid pattern in wood. This vitrine combines a wooden exterior with an illuminated glass interior, creating a unique "cage-like" effect. This cabinet was originally shown in the VII Triennale exhibition – Milan, 1940.

h. 60.0" w. 31.5" d. 16.75"

Condition: Very good condition. Wood has recently been cleaned & waxed. Electric has been recently rewired. All glass components appear to be original except the mirrored floor of the upper cabinet which was recently replaced. Discreet supports have been added to upper door interiors to help support the weight of the glass on the doors. Piece shows as original & super clean.

Notes: Provenance: Private collection – Italy; Christie's NYC, 1999; Liz O'Brien Inc., New York; Private collection – New York, acquired by the previous owner.
Published: "Meraviglie di Fontana alla Triennale," Domus, No. 149. May 1940. Illustrated p. 52.
Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand. Illustrated fig. 200.

Ref: 51 PC 01