Smoked Glass Mirror from Fontana Arte, 1970s

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A striking and prestigious double-tiered shaped wall mirror with a smoked glass perimeter frame and a central beveled mirror, a … Read more A striking and prestigious double-tiered shaped wall mirror with a smoked glass perimeter frame and a central beveled mirror, a refined piece of modernist design attributed to top-quality Italian manufacturers such as Veca or Fontana Arte from the 1970s.

· Subject and Style: The geometric line of a faceted hexagonal shield, typical of modernist and Space Age aesthetics, is based on the striking chromatic contrast between the smoked glass perimeter frame and the internal mirror, embellished with a pronounced polished bevel.

· Material and Finish: Thick, smoked glass combined with a high-quality silver mirror; the back features the original sturdy support frame for wall mounting.

· Ideal for: Stately entryways, above modern console tables, hallways, contemporary living rooms, and for collectors of vintage Italian designer mirrors and furniture.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Shaped wall mirror / Double-tier wall mirror.

· Style / Attribution: Modernism / Italian design, attributable to Veca or Fontana Arte (unmarked).

· Materials: Smoked cut crystal, beveled mirrored glass, back support, metal chain.

· Period: Attributable to the 1970s (20th century / Vintage).

· Dimensions: Width 60 cm, Total height 77 cm, Depth 2.5 cm.

· Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition. The crystal is intact, sound, and shiny, with no chips, cracks, or chipping on the shaped edges; the mirror surface is clear and bright; the back structure is solid and ready for installation.

Please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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