Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Fontana Arte
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Max Ingrand, 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chandelier attributed to Max Igrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. Cast brass and curved crystal. Two large curved etched glass lampshades mounted on a brass frame, at first g...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Pietro Chiesa Mid-century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This midcentury glass and brass chandelier was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s.
The Italian Art Deco d...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thick Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Max Ingrand, etched thick glass sconces, Italy, 1960.
Formidable, beautiful pair of deep-beveled oval wall lamps in etched inverted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier composed of sixteen translucent green and amber glass “petals” mounted to a radial brass structure, suspended from three rods and matching canopy. Fontana Arte model number 1563. Literature: Franco Deboni’s Fontana Arte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Round Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908–1969)
A graceful and minimalist chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with a frosted glass bowl and a large contrasting curved crystal shade, supported by sl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Suspension Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1959. Glass, brass. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Original canopy. Takes six E27 50w maximum ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fontana Arte - MAX INGRAND - ” Ceilling Light Modello 1990 - year 1960 - Italy.
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte “1990” ceilling light brass glass aluminium 1960 Italy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Fontana Arte Velo Chandelier Designed by Franco Raggi
By Fontana Arte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fontana Arte "Velo" Model Chandelier, designed by Franco Raggi, Italy, circa 1990s. We have a pair of these available. The price noted below is for one chandelier. A slim, almost eth...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel
2 Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern solid brass and mold blown white opaline glass pendants, chandeliers or lanterns by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The pieces are masterpieces of des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Max Ingrand ‘2126’ Model 3-Light Ceiling Pendant for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare three-light ceiling pendant by one of Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand. The ‘Gemme di Cristallo’ ceiling light was designed in 1961 and is comprised of three patinated brass cones with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte No 2296 Ceiling Lamp in Glass, Brass and Metal, 1964
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ceiling lamp no 2296 by Italian grandmaster Max Ingrand for the Milanese glass and lighting company Fontana Arte in Glass, Metal and beautifully patinated polished brass in very good...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Max Ingrand Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
#2211 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 4 x colored glass panels, frosted glass tube-shade, brass mounts. 1 x large Edison socket. Removable ceiling plate has been made to cov...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Cut Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Candelabra Holder for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass candelabra holder for Fontana Arte.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Bronze and Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern bronze and hand blown Murano or Venetian glass chandelier or pendant or lantern by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
A unique piece o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare and important chandelier with lacquered brass structure including six flower shaped socket holders and intricate floral motif decorations, large b...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fontana Arte Acid-Etched Glass , Glass, Brass , Painted Aluminum, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Acid-etched glass, glass, brass painted aluminum, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Italian Midcentury Gio Ponti for Fontana Art Glass Gilt Brass 8-Light Chandelier
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Coimbra, PT
This original brass chandelier from the 1950s is attributed to Gio Ponti (1891-1979) and Emilio Lancia (1890-1973). Made of solid polished brass, white lacquered aluminum and 8 bevel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier #2128 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Fantastic 3 light fixture featuring thick slabs of aqua-marine glass, with frosted glass cyli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Beveled Glass and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian beveled thick glass and chrome pendant light fixture by Fontana Arte from the 1970s.
The fixture has eight thick beveled glass panels, two on each side, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Glass Pendant by Gino Paroldo For Fontana Arte
By Gino Paroldo, Fontana Arte
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Glass pendant by Gino Paroldo for Fontana Arte €800.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Crystal Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier made of a brass structure and hand blown crystal glass, enhanced by partially etched details, featured with three light sockets. Designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte in good condition. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940, Milan, Italy.
Measures: light fixture: 13.5” H
Pietro Chiesa was an Italian designer born in 1892, in Milan, Italy and passed away in 1948, Paris, France. Chiesa finished his apprenticeship in the studio of the furniture designer, interior decorator Giovan Battista Gianotti in Milan. Chiesa comes from an artistic family, he opened his own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921, Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
Fontana Arte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931, Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Pietro Chiesa Fontana Art Glass Gilt Brass 5-Light Chandelier
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Coimbra, PT
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s is attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. This original Elongated large it is flanked by two etched glass on each side. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fontana Arte chandelier with glass and patinated copper, circa 1960
Good vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Model 1954 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1954 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, late 1950s. Enameled metal armature with original paint,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Brass & Glass Pendant by Pietro Chiesa & Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical brass and sanitized glass chandelier / pendant by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1935-1940.
The piece features a uni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Midcentury Chrome and Glass Fontana Arte Style Light Fixture, circa 1970
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
Thick curved glass contrasts with thin enameled chrome in this circa 1970 Italian ceiling light in the manner of Fontana Arte. Wired for U.S.. Measurements below are for fixture only...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Glass Ceiling Fixture/Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An extraordinary drum fixture surrounded by faceted and chipped glass bars. Designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Chandelier, Crystal Pendant by Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round Mid-Century Modern Italian ceiling chandelier, designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Arte in good condition. Structure made of hand crafted brass and crystal glass with replaced wiring. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940, Milan, Italy.
Measure: Light fixture 21” H
Pietro Chiesa was an Italian designer born in 1892 Milan, Italy and passed away in 1948 Paris, France. Chiesa finished his apprenticeship in the studio of the furniture designer, interior decorator Giovan Battista Gianotti in Milan. Chiesa comes from an artistic family, he opened his own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921, Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
Fontana Arte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931, in Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Brass
1960s Fontana Arte Glass Plates Pendant Lamp with an Elaborate Metal
By Fontana Arte
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s Fontana Arte glass plate pendant lamp with an elaborate metal frame.
Beautiful design with individually screwed glass pieces.
Elaborately polished light-green tinte...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
1940s Extraordinary Two-Light Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Very unique 1940s lantern by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Consists of two cut semi-circular glass panels and a brass frame.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Midcentury Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier / pendant / fixture by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in double saucer form with opaque, satin green glass in a textured pattern. A 3 part ta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Suspension Pendant Lamp
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti pendant lamp for Fontana Arte originally designed in the 1930s is an iconic design. This lamp was produced in Italy during the late 1980s and features varying sizes of hori...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Carciofo chandeliers by Gianni Celada for Fontana arte, Italy 1970
By Fontana Arte, Gianni Celada
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare Carciofo mod. 2554 chandeliers by Gianni Celada for Fontana arte, Italy 1970. Stunning design made of 19 sculpturally composed tubes. Radical and outspoken design in perfect har...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Max Ingrand Ceiling Light
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pendant Model no. 1462 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Amber-colored glass, frosted glass, brass. 8 x E12, (candelabra) sockets.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
"Fanalino" Textured Glass Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant pendant made by Fontana Arte in the 1960s. The stamped glasses have a slight turquoise tint and rest on a brass frame. Height of chain chain be adjusted. A second ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Large Fontana Arte Flush Mount Model 1990
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large Fontana Arte flush mount designed by Max Ingrand in the 1960s featuring a thick square glass. As typical of glass of the era it...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Max Ingrand Flush Mount Chandelier for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare flush mount chandelier by Max Ingrand. A striking diversion from his other work, this light has a beautiful organic pattern etched into the glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Max Ingrand Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare pendant #2127 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Crystal-cut glass, colored beveled glass, acid-etched glass, nickeled brass. 8 candelabra sockets & clear, rose, blue and green o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Crystal, chrome, glass, custom brass backplate. Wired for U.S. standards. We recommend eight E14 2...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Fontana Arte Ceiling Fixture
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Etched glass ceiling fixture by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Early hanging light with 5 standard sockets. Beautiful etched glass dish incised ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Chandeliers and Pendants
Fontana Arte chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Fontana Arte chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 185 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 38 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Fontana Arte were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Barovier&Toso, Carlo Nason, and Gino Sarfatti. Prices for Fontana Arte chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $439 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.
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