Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
Best known for its elegant and innovative vintage lighting fixtures, the Milan-based firm Fontana Arte pioneered one of the key features of 20th-century and contemporary Italian design: the union of artistry and industry wrought by partnerships between creative talents — chiefly architects — and entrepreneurial businesses. Fontana Arte is further distinguished by having had as artistic director, in succession, four of Italy’s most inventive modernist designers: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, French transplant Max Ingrand and Gae Aulenti.
The bread and butter of the glassmaking company that Luigi Fontana founded in 1881 was plate-glass panels for the construction industry. In 1930, Fontana met Ponti — then the artistic director of the Richard Ginori ceramics workshop and the editor of the influential magazine Domus — at a biannual design exhibition that became the precursor to today’s Milan Design Triennale, and the two hatched an idea for a furniture and housewares firm. Fontana Arte was incorporated in 1932 with Ponti as its chief of design. He contributed several lamps that remain among the company’s signature works, including the orb-atop-cone Bilia table lamp and the 0024 pendant — a stratified hanging sphere.
The following year, Fontana Arte partnered with the influential Milan studio glassmaker and retailer Pietro Chiesa, who took over as artistic director. Chiesa’s designs for lighting — as well as for tables and items including vases and ashtrays — express an appreciation for fluidity and simplicity of line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp and the 1932 Fontana table — an arched sheet of glass that is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Six years after Chiesa’s 1948 death, the École des Beaux Arts–trained Max Ingrand took over as head of design at Fontana Arte. Ingrand brought a similarly expressive formal sensibility to wares such as lamps and mirrors, but he also had a masterful eye for the manipulation of glass surfaces — whether they be cut, frosted, acid-etched or sand-blasted. His classic design is the Fontana table lamp of 1954, which has a truncated cone shade and curved body, both of which are made of pure, chic white-frosted glass.
Following Ingrand, the often-audacious Italian architect Gae Aulenti served as the company’s artistic director from 1979 to 1996, and while she generally insisted that furnishings take second place aesthetically to architecture, she made an exception for Fontana Arte pieces such as the Tavolo con Ruote series of glass coffee and dining tables on wheels, bold lighting pieces such as the Parola series and the Giova, a combination flower vase and table lamp. As a key incubator of modern design under Aulenti’s tenure, Fontana Arte remained true to its long-held commitment — creating objects that have never been less than daring.
Find vintage Fontana Arte lighting fixtures such as pendants, table lamps and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Fontana Arte
Wall soap dish by Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Genova, IT
2-person wall-mounted soap dish, thick glass (12mm) and chrome metal. in excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Metal
Fontana Arte Organic Glass Form Bowl 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Rare blue grey glass bowl, candy dish designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1960. Similar examples pictured in Franco Deboni’s “Fontana Arte” published by Allemandi & C., 2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Murano Glass
Crystal emptying saucer, design Pietro CHIESA for FONTANA ARTE. 1959
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Torino, IT
Saucer empties
beveled crystal
design Peter CHURCH
for FONTANA ARTE.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
1959
DESIGNER
Peter CHURCH
A descendant of a distinguished Ticino family of artists, after...
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1950s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte Prod. Italy 1950 alzata in cristallo colorato.
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Max Ingrand, alzata in cristallo colorato, curvato e molato con base in metallo. prod. Fontana Arte, Italia, 1950 ca.
cm 50x22 .
Centrotavola mid-centurymodern.
Maggiori informazioni...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
1960s Fontana Vetri Arte Turquoise Geometric Bowl
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
An exceptional Turquoise geometric bowl by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Fontana Arte was the design house co-founded by Gio Ponti in Milan in the 1930s. These rare original pieces a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare and Exquisite Decorative Bowl by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this rare and exquisite decorative bowl by Fontana Arte, dating back to the 1960s. Radiating with timeless allure, this piece seamles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Brass
Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Dubé Sole & Luna ''Duilio Barnabé'' Dubé 1955
By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Cristalli a lastra Fontana Arte Dube 'Duilio Barnabe', 1955 Max Ingrand.
Coppia centrotavola Fontana Arte realizzato dall'artista italiano Dube' negli anni '50 che rappresenta la c...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
Max Ingrand heart bowl Fontana Arte Italy 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful heart-shaped bowl designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy in 1960. High quality crystal glass in a stunning peach colour. Hilghly decorative piece...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè (Duilio Barnabe) 1955.
By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè
(Duilio Barnabé) 1955.
Centrotavola in cristallo di grandi dimensioni e spessore dipinto a mano nel...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
1960s Large Fontana Arte Decorative Centrepiece
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
A very beautiful example of a large Fontana Arte centerpiece. This wonderful Milanese heavy glass bowl is a vibrant turquoise colour. It has four folded corners making what was once ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of 1960s Fontana Vetri Arte Turquoise Geometric Bowls
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
An exceptional pair of Turquoise geometric bowls by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Fontana Arte was the design house co-founded by Gio Ponti in Milan in the 1930s. These rare original...
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1960s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1940s Fontana Arte Large signed rectangular bowl and ashtray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
A very large 1940s pale green glass rectangular bowl which can be used as a 'tasca vuota' (empty pocket) or ashtray. The piece is signed on the base as per the photo. This very heavy...
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1940s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Crystal Glass Ashtray/ Vide-Poche by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in East Hampton, NY
Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite ashtray or Vide-Poche, crafted in Italy during the prestigious Fontana Arte's prime in the 1960s. The square-shaped design boasts a transpar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Murano Glass
Fruit Bowl in Blue Glass by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte "Model 1419", c 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Blue Fruit Bowl "Model 1419" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1960
Fontana Arte original label present
In excellent vintage condition. Glass is near perfect. The brass ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Brass
Rare Max Ingrand Centrepiece for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely rare Max Ingrand Glass and sculpted multi-layered wood base centerpiece for Fontana Arte.
Italy 1960s
Original Fontana Arte Label.
Refere...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass, Wood
Eye-catchy Thick Glass Centerpiece by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Eye-catchy thick glass centerpiece manufactured by Fontana Arte.
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1960s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Round Bowl or Ashtray in Green Glass Mirrored by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rome, IT
Rare round bowl or ashtray in green crystal glass and mirrored underside with four concave circle by Fontana Arte.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
Fontana Arte Glass Wall Soap Dish, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Delft, NL
Fontana Arte glass wall soap dish, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Metal
Octagonal Green Centrepiece / Vide Poche by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and unique octagonal centrepiece or vide poche signed Fontana Arte.
Green Art Glass. A remarkable piece for a study or living room.
Signed FX
Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Art Glass
Small Glass Dish by Fontana Arte C.1960’s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A small bevelled glass bowl, dish by Fontana Arte. Etched FX. Very good original condition. Beautifully made with minor surface scratches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
'Scalpellato' Glass Dish by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1935
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
A circa 1930 ‘scalpellato’ handcut glass dish designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. The beautiful aquamarine coloured glass was produced using the ‘scalpellato’ or ‘chiselled’ ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful freeform dish/Vide - Poche by Fontana Arte, with FX mark in bottom, shows light scratches near signature. Amazing green /blue color tone glass, very traditional for the ear...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
20th Century Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Centerpiece 2039 in Colored Glass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Turin, Turin
Very beautiful Centerpiece designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 2039, designed in '60s. The Bowl has a base in silvered metal and then it is entirely in colored glass (ora...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Metal
Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte
1960s
Mirrored crystal
Perfect condiction
Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
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1960s Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Crystal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Italian Nine Facets Glass Dish, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
Max Ingrand designed for Fontana Arte Faceted Italian glass dish Vide Poche.
Fontana Arte faceted Italian glass dish in very thick iconic Fontana Arte green glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Duilio 'Dubé' Barnabé, Fontana Arte
By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Glass dish by Duilio (Dube´) Barnabé
Reverse painted and bevelled glass
Produced by Fontana Arte
Italy c 1956.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Fontana Arte Catch All Glass Bowl Brass, Italy Mid Century
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare catch-all, standing bowl from the 1960, Fontana Arte, MIlano
Rare catch-all standing bowl by Fontana Arte, circa 1960. Beautiful piece with hand-polished smooth heavy 8.26" g...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Brass
Fontana Arte Large Grey Glass Centerpiece Model 1639
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte large bevelled curved smoky grey glass centerpiece or dish, model 1639, Italy, circa 1961. This exquisite glass centerpiece has a triangular shape with softly rounded co...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Fontana Arte Center Piece or Wall Decoration by Dube’
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte center piece made by Italian artist Dube’ in the 1950s representing a red lily with gold accents. He created the piece by back painting a curved glass and then etching i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Duilio Dubé Bernabe Fontana Arte Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
Located in Miami, FL
Duilio Dubé Bernabe Fontana Arte glass bowl
Offered for sale is an original Fontana Arte glass footed centerpiece made by the Italian artist Duilio Du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Glass
Fontana Arte Glass/ Crystal, Dish, Vide-Poche, Free Form Shape Signed FX
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty signed Fontana Arte, vide-poche. We think is Max Ingrand design.Also Pietro Chiesa worked at Fontana's at same time. Signed with FX and acid Fontana Italy.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Art Glass, Glass
Fontana Arte Beveled Curved Black Glass Bowl or Dish Signed FX Model 2007 A
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bright black glass beveled edge glass dish or bowl by Fontana Arte signed FX on the edge as shown.
Model 2007 A, circa 1960.
Literature Quaderno Fontana Arte no 3, 1961 p.18.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Art Glass
Fontana Arte Glass Tray by Dube, Duilio Barnabe, Abstract Painting, Signed
By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice abstract glass painted tray, by the well-known artist, Duilio Barnabe. Signed "Dube" it measures 14 x 14 square high 1.5.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Large Gray Glass Dish or Centerpiece Model 1419
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte large gray glass dish or centerpiece with profiled and curved glass resting on an angular fitted black enameled metal base, Italy, c. 1956. This gray glass is a rare colorway in this model and the form is quite elegant in its curved form.
Literture:
Roberto Aloi, Esempi di Decorazione Moderna di Tutto il mondo, Vetri d’Oggi, Milan, 1955, p.54 (picture 11)
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte : Gio Ponti, Pietra Chiesa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
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Metal
Fontana Arte Lidded Bowl by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
A 1960's smoked gray crystal covered bowl with chrome base and ring finial by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (Model #2004).
Original foil label on lid.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Fontana Arte bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Fontana Arte bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fontana Arte bowls and baskets, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Fontana Arte were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Guido Gambone, and Aldo Londi. Prices for Fontana Arte bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $409 and can go as high as $11,095, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,724.
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