Fontana Arte Furniture
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.
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Creator: Fontana Arte
Blue Glass Plate by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning model 2818 blue glass plate from Italian design powerhouse Fontana Arte. In vintage condition with light wear to the blue on the underside. Marked with the Fontana Arte ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury coffee table by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Gio Ponti low table for Fontana Arte.
Iconic coffee table designed by Gio Ponti, butterfly shaped wood base with glass top.
Certificate by Gio Pont...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Two 1940s Brass and Curved Glass Wall Sconces by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Pair of two-light big wall lamps with solid brass structure and curved crystal diffuser designed by Pietro Chiesa and manufactured by Fontana Arte in the Forties, they are in workin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1955-1956, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare pair of table lamps designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte, 1955-1956, Milano, Italy.
These specific table lamps are made of blackened cast aluminium with f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Duilio "Dube'" Barnabe' for Fontana Arte Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top has chiseled edges and behind glass painting. Rare color in green. It's constructi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand brass and glass wall lights Model 1963 by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of four wall sconces in brushed brass and frosted glass, model "1936/1 A," produced by FontanaArte, designed by Max Ingrand in the 1960s. Sold individually.
Max Ingrand masterfu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern crystal molded ashtray / vide poche, Fontana Arte Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern molded crystal ashtray / vide poche
Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s
H 7.5 cm - 14.5 x 14.5 cm
Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Fontana Arte 1970 Ronson Veraflame Desk Lighter In Glass And Gilt Bronze
By Ronson, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric desk lighter designed by Ronson.
A very beautiful desk-lighter, designed by Ronson back in the 1970. This modernist lighter is from the Veraflame collection, created in Am...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fontana Arte 1970 By Erwin Walter Burger Decorative Art Glass Squared Dish Bowl
By Erwin Burger, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Dish bowl designed by Fontana Arte.
A beautiful vintage piece of art-glass, created in Milano Italy by Fontana-Arte, back in the early 1970. This exceptional decorative piece has be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Metal and glass side table 2001 model by Fontana Arte 60s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Padova, IT
FontanaArte S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specialized in glass processing and in the creation of furnishi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tavolino "2230" di Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte, Italia, anni '60.
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, PA
Raro tavolino da salotto modello 2230 disegnato da Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte, prodotto in italiana nella prima metà degli anni '60.
Cristallo colorato e specchiato, piede in otton...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Modernist Brass and Glass Fireplace by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant modern fireplace tool set by Fontana Arte, circa 1970’s. The set includes a shovel, poker, and broom. Original brass bristles on a broom. The set is forged in brass, with eac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tavolino mod. 2306 di Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte, Italia, anni '60.
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, PA
Tavolino da salotto modello 2306 disegnato da Max Ingrand per Fontana arte, produzione italiana dei primi anni '60.
Pezzo rarissimo disegnato dal celebre maestro vetraio francese non...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Fontana Arte Brass Satin Glass Wall Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of gilt brass parcel patinated wall sconces or wall lanterns manufactured in Italy by the renowned manufacturer Fontana Arte in the 1940s. Modernist and clear lines des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Picture Frame by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent cut glass picture frame with brass mount.
Designed by Max Ingrand, manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy in the 1960s.
The two shiny green glasses are in excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Pair of Beveled Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Max Ingrand
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern French, Italian pair of large wall sconces made of hand blown beveled Murano glass, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Bronze Glass Shield Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Naples, IT
Wall mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Italia 1950. The mirror has a grinding and pinkish finish tending toward bronze, at the top is shaped with curved lines and brass details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Diaframma Sconces by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Diaframma' Sconces by: G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960's. Butterfly sconces consisting of a chrome outer shell and clea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Max Ingrand model 2338 glass and brass chandelier by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Brass and glass chandelier, designed by Max Ingrand, model 2338, manufactured by Fontana Arte during the 1960s.
This ceiling light boasts a commanding presence, characterized by its...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand model 2259/2 glass and brass chandelier by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Brass and glass chandelier, engineered by Max Ingrand, model 2259/2, manufactured by Fontana Arte during the 1960s.
This overhead luminaire commands attention with its intricate eng...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Italian Wood and Glass Box by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, London
Trinket box
By Pietro Chiesa
For Fontana Arte
Wood frame
Thick glass lid
Italy 1940s/1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lampada da tavolo FontanArte modello Sara
By Fontana Arte, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampada da tavolo disegnata da Pierluigi Cerri, per FonatanArte nel 1994.
Da sempre in prima linea per la produzione in vetro, all’inizio degli anni Novanta FontanaArte inizia a lavo...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Luminator Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for FontanaArte, 1933
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Budapest, HU
Luminator is one of the first projects that Pietro Chiesa created for Fontana Arte, in 1933. This unique floor lamp incorporates a slender metallic stem that expands into a cone, enc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Two Gio Ponti shape Fontana Arte table or wall mirrors Italy c1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Two Gio Ponti shape Fontana Arte free standing table or wall mirrors.
Italy c1950 in very good condition
Lovely patina to brass. Mirror in very good condition. Some age but no rea...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Riga' Wall Sconce by Paolo Zani for Fontana Arte, 1995
By Paolo Zani, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'Riga' Wall Sconce designed by Paolo Zani for iconic Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte, 1995. The Riga wall lamp has a thin, straight metal frame and a curved metal shade wi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large frosted glass shade suspended with three blue glass balls on nickel frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1970s
Original sticker on the ce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte .
Frosted glass lampshade with original golden brass structure.
Italy, 1940
Literature : Quaderni di Fon...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chiseled Glass Coffee Table Attr. Max Ingrand by Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary mid-century Italian coffee table in hand-chiselled and frosted Murano glass, attributed to Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte. The detailed engraved coffee table ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrad For Fontana Arte Drop Pendant Lamp, Model 2259, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-century ceiling pendant light chandelier dating back to the 1960s. Model no. 2259, handcrafted by Fontana Arte in Italy and designed by the renowned Max Ingrand. This ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte fiberglass and glass coffee table model 2542, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare coffee table model 2542 by Fontana Arte combines contrasting yet complementary materials: fiberglass and crystal. This unusual combination, characterized by their plastic vers...
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1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte "Bilia" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
This extremely rare and iconic lacquered metal and frosted glass table lamp, mod Bilia, was made in 1960s Italy, designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. Gio Ponti (1881 - 1979) was a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Fontana Arte chandelier by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning chandelier designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
This suspension lamp, manufactured by Fontana Arte, features a transparent glass disc with metal and brass details
Origin...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle, 2000s
By Campana Brothers, Candle, Fratelli Campana, Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle (Fontana Arte).
The model consists of a, seen from above, eye-shaped cream colou...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s model 1990
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Genova, IT
Ceiling lamp from the 1950s 1990 model produced by Fontana Arte and designed by Max Ingrand.
Painted brass frame , thick (2 cm) crystal in Fontana Arte's typical green shade, satin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of grey Lampira wall lamps by G.P.A. Monti for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By G.P.A. Monti, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of red Lampira wall lamps designed by Gian Emilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Fontana Arte in the early 1970s.
The lamps are made of ABS and opaline glass. Two plastic 'screens' ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Pair of wall sconces in bras and glass, production Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vigevano, PV
Pair of wall sconces in satin nickel and glass, production Fontana Arte 1970s
This pair of wall lights are of excellent workmanship. they have no restorations, the conditions are exc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2054', nickel-plated brass, satin crystal glass, Italy, circa 1960
This chandelier (c. 1960) by the esteemed French master glass wor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Postmodern Chrome & Glass Desk table Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in San Diego, CA
Great post-modern design double ceramic socket on this fabulous desk lamp, designed by Fontana Arte Italy, circa 1980s excellent condition we polished the chrome the beveled thick gl...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Crystal and Brass Desk Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Dronten, NL
Crystal, frosted glass and brass desk lamp model "836" by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Refined architectural design that is very practical in daily use.
Italian classic with just...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Table Lamp Ali Model by Denis Santachiara for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Denis Santachiara, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Ali model in layered glass and transparent glass structure
Original label Prod. Fontana Arte, 1986. Designed by Denis Santachiara.
Biography
Denis Santachiara, born in 1950 in Camp...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Strong & Thick Curved Design Murano, Glass Art Floor Jardiniere Vase
By Fontana Arte
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and all handcrafted thick glass planter or jardiniere, made in Italy.
If you are looking for a truly exclusive and very stylish, extra large vase then this avantgard...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Model 1748 by Max Ingrand-Bronze Hardware
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte ceiling light model 1748 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1950s. Features a beautiful thick glass shade with beveled edges which has been chiseled in six irregular areas. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand centerpiece Model 2331 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant centerpiece crafted in faceted crystal, burnished brass, and nickel-plated brass, model 2331 from the prestigious Fontana Arte manufacturing, designed by the renowned Max ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand with Satin Nickel Framing
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Refined 1960s Fontana Arte umbrella stand designed by Max Ingrand composed of two beveled green glasses mounted on brushed nickel frame.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, wea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Rare Pair of Lamp Tables by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original pair of Model 2755 vintage lamp tables with adjustable stems, clear and opaline glass tops, designed by Daniela Puppa and Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte, made in Italy in 198...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Edy floor lamp by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Edy floor lamp designed by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte in 1982.
Besides a floor lamp, the Edy series of low-voltage lamps consisted of a hanging lamp, a wall lamp and a table...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Edy table lamp by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Edy table lamp designed by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte in 1982.
Besides a table lamp, the Edy series of low-voltage lamps consisted of a hanging lamp, a wall lamp and a floor...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte "Giova" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Large table lamp designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte in 1964. Production 1960s - First series
Structure consisting of large globe in colorless glass containing another globe in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Mirror Brass Wood Mirrored Glass 1950 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Mirror Fontana Arte 1950
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Floor Lamp, Glass Lighting , Sculptural
By Matteo Nunziati, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Modern and Sculptural Italian floor lamp - Rare and Collectible lighting
The present lamp, penned in the 2000s by Italian designer Matteo Nunziati, is inspired by the straight, ve...
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Early 2000s Italian Brutalist Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Fontana Arte Flush Mount, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Model 1940 flush mount by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950-1960s. White enameled steel base with chrome details and a textured and curved frosted glass diffuser. Good original cond...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of wall sconces in satin nickel and glass, production Fontana Arte 1970s
By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of wall sconces in satin-finish chrome and thick plate glass diffuser, designed by Gianni Celada and produced by Fontana Arte, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Mirror by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Dronten, NL
A stunning mirror with 2 integrated lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte.
The lights are designed with a typical Max Ingrand beveled emerald green base and a white colored glass shade. They are fitted with standard E14 sockets suitable for worldwide use.
This beautiful piece came from a mid-century modern villa in Sicily, Italy. The late owner was an avid collector of Italian design by Tobia Scarpa, Gio Ponti, Achile Castiglioni and others.
Max Ingrand (1908-1969) was a distinguished French-Italian artist and designer whose creative influence extended across various fields. He is celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the world of glasswork, lighting, and interior design. Ingrand's career was marked by a deep appreciation for the interplay of light and material, and his innovative designs often focused on the harmonious integration of glass and light. His iconic light fixtures, particularly those designed for Fontana Arte, are still revered for their timeless elegance and the way they manipulate light to create a captivating ambiance. In addition to his lighting designs, Ingrand also made substantial contributions to stained glass art...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Midcentury Giova lamp by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1964
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Giova lamp by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, 1964. Hybrid between a vase and a lamp, Giova marks the debut of Gae Aulenti in the field of designer lighting. A real luminous sculpture ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte 4 Light Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
4 light chandelier in brass and glass with beautifully enameled leaves on the arms attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1940's. This chandelier is extremely elegant. ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte pair of Archivo 4 light wall sconce chrome finish white glass Ponti
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A pair of Archivo sconces designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte.
Designed 1930s - manufactured 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury pair of sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, mod.2199 , published
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of Max Ingrand pair of sconces in etched thick glass, manufactured by Fontana Arte.
Model 2199.
Beautiful pair of oval wall lamps in etched decor glass with polished edg...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric table lamp designed by Fontana Arte.
An extraordinary piece of Italian decorative arts, created in Milano by Fontana Arte, back in the 1960. Crafted with translucent cut glass and nickeled steel. The main body is composed by two rectangular beveled pieces of greenish glass carved with incused circles and frosted finishes.
Fontana-Arte
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti (1891-1979). The company is known for the processing of curved glass and for the production of lighting equipment, becoming over the years a prominent name for Italian design. Fontana-Arte marked the “history of light and furnishings” in Italy and worldwide. Born of the idea of an architect, the company has always kept strong ties with the design world, gradually involving leading Italian and international architects and lighting designers. With them, the company has created a true cultural project of architecture, lighting and furniture. This design culture, mainly involving fine materials (above all glass), has seen interaction between technology and aesthetic appeal as its main focus, generating a series of timeless objects, with splendid shapes, some of which have become design classics, exhibited in leading museums around the world. Giò Ponti invites Pietro Chiesa (1892 – 1942) to join him in the art direction. Chiesa is a distinguished glass master who enlists the craftsmen from his own workshop to join him to the company. Gio Ponti designed the 0024 pendant lamp and the Bilia table lamp in 1931. Pietro Chiesa‘s most famous lamp at that time is the Luminator, designed in 1933, in 1937 the 006. In 1954, Max Ingrand, a French glass master and decorator, renowned for his stunning stained-glass church windows, becomes the art director. He designed the Fontana table lamp. Gio Ponti becomes again art director in 1967 and he designs a new collection of lamps, the Pirellina and Pirellone table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture
Materials
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Fontana Arte furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Fontana Arte furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fontana Arte furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Fontana Arte furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $42,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,400.
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