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Furniture For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: McGuire Furniture Company
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pendant or Chandelier Model 1462
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier or pendant light model 1462 consisting of large colored, beveled and polished crystal glass disc and smaller frosted glass diffuser mounted on...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pugno table lamp Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte chromed and lacquered metal
Located in Lyon, FR
Pugno" desk lamp from the 70's by designer Richard Carruthers for the Italian publishing house Fontana Arte. Lamp structure in white lacquered metal (original paint) and chrome-plate...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte "Giova" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Elinor McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted chairs display an open rattan back, which frames McGuire's iconic Rattan Target design. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the exposed joints, and thick rattan frames in a medium brown wood tone. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. If you are interested in a set of four or six McGuire Rattan Target Chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Fontana Arte Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier model 1508 Italy c1958
Located in London, GB
Curved coloured crystal glass and brass brass. Covered with a clear crystal glass dish.
Twelve spherical bulbs (E12) sockets. 25w
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Red Lacquered Rattan Pedestal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive McGuire rattan pedestal dining table or center table featuring a whimsical red lacquered finish. The table is crafted from rattan poles in a basket design having an hourglass or waisted form. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with an intentionally aged patina on the leather rawhide laces. Bespoke custom order color. McGuire makers plaque on the bottom. The pedestal is topped with a thick pane of 42 inch round...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Model 2364 Pendant Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Model 2364 pendant lamp.
Design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Milano.
Striking Italian design from the 1960s.
This iconic piece of design consists of a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Fontana Arte Floor Lamp, Glass Lighting , Sculptural
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Welcome to the timeless legacy of John and Elinor, the beloved founders of the iconic McGuire Furniture, a San Francisco-based institution that has been synonymous with craftsmanship and creativity since its inception in 1948. As a dynamic couple, their lifelong partnership laid the foundation for the distinctive McGuire style, a harmonious fusion of natural materials such as rattan and hide with the sleek lines inspired by Asian aesthetics. Discover the essence of their visionary work embodied in this exquisite dining table and matching chairs—a testament to their enduring impact on design.
Crafted in the latter part of the 20th century, this McGuire dining set showcases the hallmark bamboo frame that is quintessentially McGuire. The table, adorned with a rectangular beveled glass top in pristine condition, stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of McGuire's craftsmanship. The bamboo base boasts a delightful warm hue, effortlessly infusing any modern interior with the inviting, relaxed ambiance reminiscent of California design. Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of McGuire Furniture, where each piece tells a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring allure of mid-century California style.
Some history about the manufacturers:
Like so many artists and designers, husband and wife John McGuire (1920–2013) and Elinor Stevenson (1914–2005) became masters in their trade by accident.
The couple met just before the start of World War II (during which John was in the U.S. Navy and Elinor was a navigation instructor) and got married after it ended. They settled down in San Francisco where John held a couple of jobs — among them selling newspaper ads for the San Francisco Examiner while Elinor worked for Boeing Aircraft. Soon, an old Navy buddy of John’s asked him to help sell a bunch of rattan furniture and, needing the money, John agreed. His side business became so successful that John decided to quit his ad-sales job and work full-time in design.
In 1948, McGuire Furniture Company was born. Alongside themed-century modern furniture designs then gaining popularity in the United States, John introduced an unconventional idea: traditional armchairs, stools and tables made of natural materials such as bamboo, which was strong yet could be rendered pliable when steamed, that were intended for the indoors rather than the front porch.
The brand’s first success was the now famous Director’s X-Chair byLeonard Linden. The military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips and a high-grade leather slug seat and back that eliminated the need for a plush cushion. Elinor, too, designed some of the brand’s popular pieces, such as 1968’s Cracked Ice chair. With its rattan oval back a dazzling celebration of geometric forms that give it its charming moniker, the Cracked Ice chair was an instant classic and is one of the brand’s most recognisable designs.
Today, McGuire and another American furniture manufacturer, Baker Furniture Company, comprise Baker Interiors Group. McGuire remains true to the founders’ ideals and commitment to crafting the kind of organic modern furnishings that are synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design. The company has collaborated with interior designersSteven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
Italian Square Mid-Century Modern by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian square mirror with timber Printed Frame 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
very large max ingrand wall light for fontana arte butterfly glass
Located in Lyon, FR
Very large "1937" model wall lamp by Italian designer Max Ingrand for the Fontana Arte house produced in the 1960s. Structure in bronze and black lacquered steel (original paint) wit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1957
Located in New York, NY
The Italian Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier / Pendant, Model #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte is one of the most iconic pieces of this legendary designer who dominated the world ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte Italian Giova Metal Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian, vintage modern antique table lamp, Giova small model designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Fontana Arte with chromed metal base and white glass, clear glass and colored gl...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
McGuire Dark Bamboo & Ebonized Mahogany Leather King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McGuire Dark Bamboo & Ebonized Mahogany King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo
Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte Square Mirror, Backlit Wall Lamp, 1970s Space Age
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte is one of the most famous furniture manufacturer in Italy and beyond. Created in the 1940s with a specialisation on glass - used for lamps, tables and other furniture pi...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 McGuire Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic set of 6 McGuire rattan dining chairs in the original finish, with rawhide laces and recently upholstered cushions. The set includes six armchairs and each chair has the Mc...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Max Ingrand pair of table lamps for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Iconic Max Ingrand pair of table lamps model. 2228 for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
All original.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand with Smoked Glass
Located in New York, NY
1960s umbrella stand by Fontana Arte with a brass frame and two curved smoked glasses.
Condition: Vintage condition, some chips as shown and oxidation to the brass
Width: 14”
Dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of wall sconces in satin nickel and glass, production Fontana Arte 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Desk lamp comprising of an aluminum trough shaped diffused and classic teal hued glass by ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Chandelier 1508 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful Fontana Arte chandelier model 1508 designed by Max Ingrand. Composed of a green concave glass shade and a clear glass top.
The glass top creates the aqua color edge and p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dahlia chandelier model '1563' by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1955
Located in Rovereta, SM
One of the most iconic pieces from the Fontana Arte archive, the 'Dahlia' chandelier, designed in the mid 1950s, continues to impress some 70 years later.
Designed by Max Ingrand (f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Glass Top Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire dining table or breakfast table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The stylish table features an iron frame base painted golden gate orage for authe...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Lampade Da tavolo Modello No. 2022 Designer Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare Lampade Da tavolo Modello No. 2022 Designer Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Asymmetrical Mirror
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Dahlia Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Dahlia" chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass, colored glass, nickeled brass. 16-arm fixture of oxidized brass and nickeled metal. Each arm has an elongated blue gl...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of campaign style folding directors chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature an oak frame instead of the more common rattan pole construction McGuire is known for. The oa...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte
Located in PARIS, FR
Lamp model Pietra by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, creation 1988.
This large Table or Desk lamp holds on 2 thick blades of glass and is covered with a chromed met...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for 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....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Gold Butterfly Chair
By McGuire
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal Peacock chair. Made by the iconic McGuire group and tagged below. In the original gold finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Max Ingrand Variant mod 1692 Brass floor lamp with crystal base Fontana Arte 60s
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte's production is very rich and features creations that are always innovative and aesthetically satisfying. Max Ingrand was the creative director of Fontana Arte's golden ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1980s McGuire Swivel Rattan and Leather Bar Stools, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
mod. "2487" by G. Celada for Fontana Arte Table Glass and Metal Lamp, 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish table lamp, model "2487", attributed to Gianni Celada, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy 1968, in chromed metal with hemispherical milk glass diffuser with concave top lid...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fatua Table Lamp by Guido Rosati for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Rare "Fatua" table lamp by Guido Rosati for Fontana Arte. Totally composed by a glass cylinder with sandy part to better diffuse the light source hidden.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte 4 Light Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940s
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. ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Model 2177 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2177 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1965. A rare linear chandelier comprising of five chrome cylinder spotlights and two cur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Raffia Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional rattan lounge chair made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chair features a thick pole rattan frame with double walled sides and back of wove...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage Coastal McGuire C-1 Sofa and Chairs Set of Three
By McGuire
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional set of vintage Coastal rattan sofa and chairs. Made by the iconic McGuire group and tagged below. One sofa and two beautiful coordinating slope arm lounge chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Furniture
Materials
Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Double Pedestal Bamboo Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large and rare bespoke dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire, San Francisco. The table features double pedestal supports with a large rectangula...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Century Max Ingrand Chandelier mod 1462 A for Fontana Arte in Brass & Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Fontana Arte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acc...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
Offered for sale is a set of 4 upholstered rattan dining armchairs from McGuire San Francisco. The chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Blue Glass Rectangular Wall Mirror Attributed to Crystal Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Blue christal glass mirror & wall shelf attributed to Fontana Arte / Cristal Arte, 1960's. The rectangular mirror has two square compartments with blue outer glass borders and a back mirror.
Vertical or horizontal hung mirror is perfect for a bathroom, bedroom or hall. The shallow shelf...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large genuine McGuire rectangular dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. Crafted from an iron frame painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
McGuire Laced Leather & Solid Oak Barstools, Pair
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of McGuire solid Oak barstools with leather seats, laced rawhide leather backs, subtly curved back rails and solid brass foot suppor...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand coffee table / ashtray for Fontana Arte 1960's model 1176
Located in Milano, MI
Rare Ashtray Table mod.1176 designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s.
The conical brass structure about 65 cm high is in very good condition with no special marks
fonta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Fontana Arte Pendant Murano Blue Glass Brass Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, wonderful hand blown Murano turquoise art glass and brass pendant or lantern by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. The pendant is in very good condition, no chips or crack, brass with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of armchairs, McGuire San Francisco 1970
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of armchairs #McGuire San Francisco 1970
Product details
Made of wood and fabric, with leather bindings.
Dimensions: 63w x 78h x72d cm
Production: McGuire, San Francisco 1970.
Category
1970s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Fontana Arte Brass & Glass Coat Hook
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fontana Arte brass & glass coat hook
Italy, circa 1950’s
Glass disc is free of any chips or cracks
Light surface markings to glass and brass
Patina from age and use
Please reference ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green table lamp Tapira by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green table lamp Tapira by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti Fontana Arte, 1970s
Table lamp mod. Tapira with elliptical base. The structure is entirely made of bright gr...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Midcentury Giova lamp by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1964
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
20th Century Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Wall Bright Mirror mod 2044 "Pistil", '60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall mirror designed by the Master of Glass Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in '60s. This wall mirror has the model n. 2044 and it is usually called "Pistil" as the circular mirror is d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Studio Buratti 'Tropico' White Marble & Glass Table Lamp for Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Studio Buratti 'Tropico' white marble & glass table lamp for Fontana Arte.
Executed in high quality marble, thick etched hand blown opaline glass and galvanized gold colored metal....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Carved Mahogany Legs & Glass Top Side Table by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte ca.1952
Located in Geneva, CH
Beveled crystal glass top and carved mahogany legs side table by Max Ingrand produced by Fontana Arte, Italy ca. 1952
Good vintage condition.
L 54.5 x D 41.5 x H 41.5 cm
Literature ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rare Model 2132 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2132 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1962. Large saucer style pendant with a steel and aluminum body, holding five individual...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
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