A pool of turquoise, caught mid-ripple. This Fontana Arte glass bowl has a beautifully fluid outline, with sweeping curves and an inward fold that gives it a different personality from every angle. Its transparent center gathers color towards the thick edges, where pale aqua deepens into vivid turquoise.

There is something of an Italian seaside summer about it: clear water, open windows, sunlight moving across a room. A piece to bring into everyday life, holding your favorite things and becoming part of the familiar landscape of home.

Measurements

Approximately 8 × 6 × 2 inches
20 × 15 × 5 cm, length × width × height.

Condition

Vintage condition with light surface scratches and signs of use. Please examine the photographs for details of the glass and finish.

History of the maker

Established in Milan in 1932, Fontana Arte developed through the work of Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa, bringing an architectural eye to glass, lighting and decorative objects. Its history celebrates glass as both a practical material and a means of artistic expression.

Ways to use

Place it on an entrance console for keys, beside the bed for jewellry, or on a coffee table where daylight can illuminate its curves. For an out of the box idea, use it to display a cherished collection of sea glass or smooth beach pebbles—a place for memories gathered on summer holidays.

An evocative gift for a design lover, or a sculptural finishing touch for an interior that welcomes color and character.

Shipping and U.S. import duty notice

The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy.

FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.