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Furniture For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Fontana Arte and Zero Quattro, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find one of the most spectacular pendant lights of the 70s, designed in collaboration between Zero Quattro and Fontana Arte. It features spheric shape consis...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237 Wall Lamps, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
An original wall lamp Mod. 237 designed by Gino Sarfatti. Arteluce 1960 edition. Blown opaline glass on enameled ring that allows the sphere to be positioned downward or upward. Exce...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 1933, Italy, 1961
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An iconic design pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, Italy, 1961. Organically shaped double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished Murano glass with sandblasted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces mod. 2254 by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps sconces in silver nickeled brass metal and opaline diffusor glass shades , model 2254 by Fontana Arte. Design attribu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod.2042/3 Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ceiling lamp model 2042/3 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce, Italy 1960. This version of the 2042 lamp has a gilded metal frame and 3 glass globes that produce ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Table lamp, model Franceschina. Designed by Umberto Riva in 1989. Produced by Fontana Arte with the highest quality materials such as bronze and soft satin opaline glass.
Umberto R...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconces for Archimede Seguso, a pair
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s
Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames.
Rewired for US with custom back plat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Ceiling suspension Model 2356
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana model 2356 ceiling suspension.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Satin opaline glass diffuser with beautiful warm patina brass.
Takes 4 candelabra E12 bulb...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Lamp "522" by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a rare gem in the world of Design - the extraordinary lamp mod. 522, created by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce Milano in 1948. This unique lamp is an example of time...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Black Wall Mirror
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte wall mirror.
Wall mirror by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, designed in '70s. The mirror has a screen printed decoration, geometrical black theme.
Pub...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror
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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Mirror by Max Ingrand
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte suspension ceiling light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte suspension ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy in 1940s.
Etched glass diffuser with a floral motif and a s...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand & Fontana Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern French, Italian table lamp made of hand crafted lacquered metal designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte, in good condition. The sculptural desk light with a three light socket has a round painted bronze shade, particularized by a slightly smoked Murano glass insert. The lamp is supported by arched stems and sitting on a round glass base. The wires have been renewed. Minor scratches on the glass base, due to age. Wear consisting with age and use. Circa 1955 - 1960, Milan, Italy.
Base: 0.5" H x 6.5" diameter
Shade: 3.75" x 14.5" diameter
Maurice Max-Ingrand, better known as Max Ingrand was a French artist, designer and decorator born in 1908, in Bressuire, France and passed away in 1969, in Paris. Ingrand studied in Paris at the French University École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. During this time, he was educated by the well-know French glass artists Jaques Grüber...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Wall Mirror
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte wall mirror.
Wall mirror by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, designed in '70s. The mirror has a screen printed decoration, geometrical silver theme.
Pu...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, mod. 2097 Flos
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "2097" chandelier is an iconic lighting design created by the Italian designer Gino Sarfatti in 1958. It was produced by the Italian lighting manufacturer Flos. This timeless cha...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Glass Brass Chandelier Model 2270, Italy, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte chandelier or semi flush mount Mod. 2270, Italy, 1960.
Beautiful and rare 25" ceiling fixture made from 12 artistically treated glass tiles. It can be used...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Max Ingrand '1963' Model for Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, SM
A rare pair of nickel Max Ingrand wall light made for Fontana Arte. '1963' Model Italian.
Nickel brass and opaline glass.
Available 4.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
“Dahlia” Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Green glass petals on each arm. Second matching one available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Francesco Librizzi 'Alicanto' Floor Lamp for Fontana Arte in Black and Gold
Located in Glendale, CA
Francesco Librizzi 'Alicanto' Floor Lamp for Fontana Arte in Black and Gold.
Executed in blown glass shade and black painted metal stem with golden accents, this floor lamp's elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pietro Chiesa A Cartoccio Vase for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid powder colored Pietro Chiesa A Cartoccio glass vase for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury pair of sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, mod.2199 , published
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Crystal Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand blown smoked crystal glass, designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte, in good condition. The hanging ceiling pendant is featuring a three light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930-1940, Italy.
Measure: Light fixture: 21" 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 own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921 Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Vintage 60s wood and glass coffee table design by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in None, IT
Coffee table in polished Walnut wood and smoked glass top, design Fontana Arte, 1960s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 32.5 c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Nutwood
Floor Lamp Mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Floor or reading lamp mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte.
Simply and elegant brass structure in its original vintage patina.
The lampshade is adjustable and rotating.
Published on I Quaderni...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Nile Green Ground Glass Ashtray by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This vide-poche / ashtray is made in 3-cm thick Nile green ground glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be co...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1081 180cm Black Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 1081
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Model 1081 Floor is adding to the luxurious depth and versatility of Le Sfere collection. The strong visual presence of the floor light is a case s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Massive Italian Glass Egg Lamp on Travertine Base by Ben Swildens
Located in San Diego, CA
An amazing extra large egg-shaped glass, sitting on a solid travertine base freshly rewired, with a cloth cord the lamp is absolutely gorgeous and very rare it takes a regular lightb...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Archivio Storico Fontana Arte Aluminum Pear Tree Blown Glass Floor Lamp Italy
Located in Miami, FL
A pure and elegant modernist floor lamp designed by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte. The 2198 Model from Fontana Arte is a classic Floor Lamp. The diffuser is in satin white blown ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Fontana Arte Sconces/Appliques Metal Crome Glass Lampshade 1968 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fountain Art Sconces
Category
1960s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte ‘Parco Dei Principi’ Floor Lamp with White Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, floor lamp ‘Parco dei Principi’ model 1967, brass, glass, lacquered metal, bakelite, Italy, circa 1960
This delicate floor lamp by Gio Ponti is derived f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 'Dahlia' wall lights, model no. 1461
Located in London, GB
A pair of 'Dahlia' wall lights, model no. 1461, c1950
Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy, tinted glass, brass
each 30 ¼ in. high (77 cm.)
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti model 213 wall lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic model 213 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy 1956. This lamp features a direct wall fixture, cleverly designed with chrome-plated brass arm...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Floor Lamp Model 1094 by Gino Sarfatti Italy 1969
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is an original model 1094 floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) which was designed for Arteluce in 1969.
It features a carrara marble base with a steel structure wich is chrom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa Empty Pockets/Ashtray/Centerpiece Glass, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa empty pockets/ashtray/centerpiece glass, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury centerpiece by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte large amethyst glass centerpiece with profiled and curved glass on a golden brass base, Italy, c. 1956.
Stunning solid bass base, rare colour glass.
Bib: 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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Art glass pendant lamp Sputnik by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Fontana Arte, a renowned Italian design company celebrated for its innovative lighting fixtures and artistic creations, presents this vintage Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. A tes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Max Ingrand Rare Pairs of Sconces Model 2373
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare pairs or set of 4 sconces model 2373 consisting each of two plates of chiseled, opaque, and polished glass with polished brass mounts on painted alu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model 31B Wall Lights, Italy, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful minimalist wall lights model 31B designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1950 with black enameled metal shades on chrome plated double-joint adjustable a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fontana Arte Coat Racks Glass Chromed Steel Midcentury Italy 1960s Set of 2
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Wall coat hanger of different design made of chromed steel and nile green glass. Produced by Fontana Arte in the 60s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp Model 1094 by Gino Sarfatti Italy 1969
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is an original model 1094 floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) which was designed for Arteluce in 1969.
It features a carrara marble base with a steel structure wich is chrom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 238/1 Black Mount by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 238/1
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The single blown opaline glass sphere is gently held by a Black or Champagne painted aluminum ring. The aluminum ring has a small cut, enabling th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach to lighting....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mirror by Pietro Chiesa for 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
S....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser, Black Hardware, for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065.
White diffuser, black hardware, black cable.
Manufactured by Astep
Model 2065
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The 2065 is made of two joined opaline methacryl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Small Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep.
Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968, this authorized re-edition of the 1095 floor lamp from Astep is slender, graceful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Fontana Arte hand mirror. Italy c1950
Located in London, GB
Beautiful early hand mirror by Fontana Arte c1940s Italy.
Both sides are mirror.
In good condition with some age marks visible.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1081 Floor Lamp for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach to lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 1081 170cm Black Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 1081
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Model 1081 Floor is adding to the luxurious depth and versatility of Le Sfere collection. The strong visual presence of the floor light is a case s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Turquoise Globe Ceiling Lamp by Fontana Arte, Italy Mid-20th Century
By Fontana Arte
Located in Greding, DE
Large globe-shaped ceiling lamp made of turquoise glass on a long chromed rod. Label by Fontana Arte on the inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep.
Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968, this authorized re-edition of the 1095 floor lamp from Astep is slender, graceful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Black Transparent Structure for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications model 2109/16/20
Typology suspension
Materials Transparent glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: diameter 1400 x 700 / 1600mm...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 1095 Floor Lamp for Astep.
Originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968, this authorized re-edition of the 1095 floor lamp from Astep is slender, graceful and in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Italy, 1948
Located in Vienna, AT
Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp , model 1045 for Arteluce , Italy designed 1948
Designed in 1948 this example probably dates from the 1950's and shows the rawest version of this famous art...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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