Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
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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Item Ships From: USA
Creator: Fontana Arte
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Asymmetrical Mirror
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingand for Fontana Arte rare sculptural mirror with asymmetrical blue polished glass frame surrounding floating mirror which is attached with two brass clasp mounts.
Literatur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass, Shield Form Mirrors, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mirrors attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. These exquisite pieces combine a timeless neoclassical shield b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
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Murano Glass, Mirror
Luigi Fontana Brass Shaped Wall Mirror, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful scalloped shaped and slightly tapered brass wall mirror by the iconic mirror and glass design company Fontana Arte, Milan, circa 1940. The rectangular inset glass panel ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
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Brass
Gio Ponti for Luigi Fontana Brass Wall Mirror with Scroll Motif, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti etched brass wall mirror with scroll decoration, for Luigi Fontana, circa, 1940
A grand scale brass shaped mirror with delicate etched petal design motif which follows the ...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte, Large Brass Framed Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and large rectangular brass framed wall mirror with gently tapering sides. Backed with wood panel.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
A Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte etched glass mirror in a stunning aqua color. The scalloped shaped form is segmented with etched glass motif and decorated with crystal rosettes. Th...
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1940s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fontana Arte Copper Framed Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare copper framed trapezoid shaped mirror made by Fontana Arte, circa 1940. The frame is widest at the top and tapers toward the base. Of very simple and elegant form. Of grand...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
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Copper
Mid Century Italian Green Tapered Mirror By Luigi Fontana
By Fontana Arte, Luigi Fontana
Located in Westport, CT
A lovely modern scalloped and tapered shield shape mirror in a lovely green glass joined with gold leaf water gilded baguettes
Origin: Italy, Manufacturer Fontana Arte
Dating: 1940...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy circa 1940s.
Retains original label.
Bibliography: Laura Falconi, Una Storia Transparente, 1998, Skira, pg. 36, 72
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1940s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
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Brass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror, designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Attribution, Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror; design and production attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1950s Rare Fontana Arte Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
1950s rare original Fontana Arte modernist grand scale wall mirror consisting of shaped brass frame with gently arched and rounded top which slightly tapers towards the bottom and or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Attribution, Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror; design and production attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Modernist Rectangular Mirror Model 2014
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rectangular mirror model 2014 consisting of thick dark gray/green colored strips of crystal glass surrounding original mirrored glass with nickel-plated ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and black-lacquered metal wall mirror, designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. With paper label to backside.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Flower-Shaped Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa. 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York City, NY
Wall mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa. 1960.
This striking, flower-shaped wall mirror designed by Max Ingrand features curved pink petals and beautifully patin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Oval Crystal Mirror Model 2046
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte rare oval crystal mirror model 2046 consisting of two tiers of colored, curved and beveled glass framing mirrored glass wi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte: Rectangular Mirror with Floating Glass Frame
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908 - 1969) for Fontana Arte.
A modernist rectangular mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with a floating frame comprised of four thick slabs of crystal united by ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare glass mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Made in Milan circa 1950s.
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand...
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1950s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Oval Glass Mirror or Plateau or Tray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Oval Glass Wall Mirror or Mirrored Plateau Tray
A stunning rare and important wall mirror or mirrored pla...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Illuminated Mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminated mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte with etched glass. Made in Italy circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Mirror with makers stamp to reverse.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Large Rectangular Mirror Model 2273
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte large rectangular long mirror model 2273 in light blue colored, curved and profiled crystal glass framing mirrored...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Oval Crystal Mirror Model 2046
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte rare oval crystal mirror model 2046 consisting of two tiers of colored, curved and beveled glass framing mirrored glass wi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Rare Etched Glass Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte rare exquisite circular colored and etched glass framing mirrored glass encased in gilt brass, Italy, 1950s. This extraordinary ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
20th Century Fontana Arte Lighted Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Fontana Arte Lighted Mirror
A smoked glass mirror with sconces on either side by Fontana Arte of Italy. Accented with chrome fittings. In working condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Modernist Rectangular Blue Mirror Model 2014
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte modernist rectangular mirror model 2014 consisting of thick cobalt blue colored strips of crystal glass surrounding original mirrored glass with nickel-p...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Ovoid Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Model #2085. Ovoid shaped mirror with thick blue-glass surround, beveled edges and brass mounts. Published in Fontana Arte 6, makers catalog.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Gorgeous Mirror by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Italian mirror by Fontana Arte.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Round Mirror
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
Fontana Arte pale green shallow concave dish mirror designed by Pietro Chiesa.
23 inch diameter green bowl, 19 inch diameter mirrored glass with 'eyelid' style bevel along the top...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Magnificent Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
MX INGRAND ( 1908-1969 ) for FONTANA ARTE
A magnificent example of Max Ingrand's best work for Fontana Arte, the shaped mirror floating on a 1" thick slab of curved and shaped clear ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Fontana Are Italian Mid-Century Frosted Green Glass Wall Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1960s) wall mirror with a large rectangular frosted glass back panel with curved sides behind a rectangular mirror. (by FONTANA ARTE)
Category
Mid-20th Century Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Montreal, QC
Important trapezoidal form, plate glass mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The mirror consists of a one inch thick, concave glass backing, supporting a floating mirror plate, mounted on a cream colored, lacquered wood brace. This piece is highly indicative in its quality and design of the craftsmanship and simple elegance for which Ingrand was famous. Bearing original maker’s sticker, which reads: “Fontanit Luigi Fontana Italy Milano.”
Fig. 432 of Franco Deboni’s reference book Fontana...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Modernist Large Shaped Brass Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian modernist large wall mirror consisting of shaped brass frame with gently arched tops and rounded corners which taper towards the slightly arched bottom. This chic mirro...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Round Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fontana Arte pale transparent shallow concave dish mirror designed by Max Ingrand.
A round wall mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. This model '1669' mirror from the 1960...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Rare Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Colored glass, wood, mirror, brass. Bright blue glass surround, with floating central mirror and brass mounts.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
2 Fontana Arte Italian Mid-Century Round Green Glass Wall Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century (1940s) round wall mirrors with tinted light green glass. (By FONTANA ARTE) (PRICED EACH)
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
Fontana Arte wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Fontana Arte wall mirrors 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 wall mirrors, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall mirrors 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 wall mirrors by Cristal Arte, Max Ingrand, and Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Prices for Fontana Arte wall mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $764 and can go as high as $99,024, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,699.
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