FontanaArte Cartoccio Large Vase
FontanaArte Cartoccio Large Vase
$1,190.00
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The FontanaArte Cartoccio Large Vase, designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932, is made by hand from a folded sheet of glass. Because each vase is shaped by hand, no two are exactly alike.
“Extraordinary vases designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932, whose manual production makes each one unique.”
The Design Story
Pietro Chiesa designed the Cartoccio vases in 1932. Each one is made by hot folding a sheet of glass, a manual process that gives every piece its own character. The Large stands 11.8 inches tall.
About the Designer
Pietro Chiesa was a master glassmaker from a family of Ticino artists. He opened his own glass workshop in 1921, after an apprenticeship at the Giannotti glassworks. He exhibited at the Venice and Monza Biennales and at the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1932 Gio Ponti asked him to share artistic direction of FontanaArte.
Why You'll Love It
The Large Cartoccio is 11.8 inches tall and made of natural sandblasted glass. Its folded form is shaped entirely by hand and is unique to each piece.
About the Glass
The Cartoccio is made by hot folding a sheet of glass. Because the process is manual, each vase carries small differences in its folds and edges.
Product Details
| Designer | Pietro Chiesa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1932 |
| Material | Glass |
| Notes | Vase made of natural sandblasted glass. Made from hot folding of a sheet of glass. |
| Finish | Natural Sandblasted |
| Height | 11.8 in |
| Country of origin | Italy 🇮🇹 |
Sizes and SKUs
| Natural Sandblasted | F2920VA100TR20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions: FontanaArte Cartoccio Large Vase by Pietro Chiesa
Who designed the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase?
The FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase was designed in 1932 by Pietro Chiesa, a master glassmaker from a family of Ticino artists. He opened his own glass workshop in 1921, exhibited at the Venice and Monza Biennales and at the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and in 1932 Gio Ponti asked him to share the artistic direction of FontanaArte.
How is the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase made?
Each FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase is made by hot folding a sheet of glass by hand. The manual process is what shapes the vase's folds and edges one piece at a time, and it is the craft technique that has defined the Cartoccio since Pietro Chiesa first designed it in 1932.
Why is every FontanaArte Cartoccio vase slightly different?
Because the glass is folded by hand one piece at a time, each FontanaArte Cartoccio vase carries small differences in its folds and edges. No two are exactly alike, so the vase you receive is a unique piece of Italian glassmaking rather than an identical copy, which is much of its appeal to collectors.
How tall is the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase?
The FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase stands 11.8 inches (30.0 cm) tall, taller than the Small Cartoccio at 7.9 inches (20.1 cm). The Large has the presence to hold a generous bunch of long-stemmed flowers or to stand on its own as a sculptural glass piece on a console or sideboard.
What glass and finish is the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase?
The FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase is made of natural sandblasted glass. The sandblasted surface softens the glass and brings out the hand-folded shape, giving the vase a quiet presence on a console, mantel or dining table.
Where is the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase made?
The FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase is made in Italy, by FontanaArte of Milano. It continues a design Pietro Chiesa created in 1932, the same year Gio Ponti asked him to share the artistic direction of the company.
What kind of interior suits the FontanaArte Cartoccio Large vase?
As a 1932 design in hand-folded sandblasted glass, the Cartoccio Large brings a piece of classic Italian design history into a room. Its pared-back natural sandblasted form sits easily in minimalist and contemporary interiors, and its handmade folds add warmth to a mid-century or traditional setting, whether filled with flowers or left empty.
Shipping Info
| Ships From | Italy 🇮🇹 |
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