Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Pair of ‘Model 1944’ Frosted Glass Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

About the Item

A rare pair of Italian ‘Model 1944’ handblown frosted glass sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s. These stunning oval-form sconces feature irregular beveled edges and chiseled central motifs in a polished finish. When illuminated, the thick, opaque glass emits a soft, diffused light. Patinated metal backplates with circular brass fittings support each fixture. Italy, 1960s. Max Ingrand is a renowned French master glassmaker and decorator trained at the School of Fine Arts in Paris. Ingrand directed his specialization toward the decorative arts, under the guidance of great artists such as Jacques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. He has created numerous glass projects for religious buildings, hotels, and public environments, and has been awarded La Legion d’Honor in France. Condition: Great overall vintage condition. No significant signs of wear. These sconces have been professionally rewired for U.S. use and accept one candelabra base bulb each.
  • Creator:
    Max Ingrand (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Great overall vintage condition. No significant signs of wear. These sconces have been professionally rewired for U.S. use and accept one candelabra base bulb each.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9.521611440439E121stDibs: LU5092140985962

More From This Seller

View All
Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Style Pendant in Brass and Light Blue Tinted Glass
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte style Pendant with brass structure and stunning curved light blue tinted glass shades. The three arms, positioning the light bulbs on different heights diffuse the light in opposite directions creating a bright and cozy atmosphere. Max Ingrand, a renowned French master glassmaker and decorator, he has been Fontana Arte’s art...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Blue Crystal Frame Mirror Attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian wall mirror attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. This modernist piece features a concave crystal frame with curved edges in a striking blue hue. The frame supp...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Metal

‘2259' Glass Pendant Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘2259' pendant light was designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s. This modernist design features two teardrop-form glass diffusers with frosted egg-shaped cutouts, ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Globular Bubble Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Saint-Gobain, France 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A globular bubble glass table lamp designed by Max Ingrand for the renowned French glass company, Saint-Gobain. This stunning lamp features an organic form, chiseled glass piece that...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze + Opaline Glass Sconces by Maison Arlus, France 1960s
By Arlus
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of French sconces designed by Felix Agostini for Maison Arlus in the 1960s. These sconces, crafted from cast gilt bronze, boast elegant three-arm silhouettes meticulo...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Chrome + Glass Flower Flush Mount Attributed to Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s flush mount attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The sputnik silhouette is composed of a central chrome structure that extends into tubular rods, each supporting ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

You May Also Like

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte, Model 1944 Thick Glass Sconces 3 Pieces, Italy, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Three (3) of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chiseled thick glass sconces, Italy, 1960- they are priced individually. Formidable, beautiful set of three deep-beveled oval wall lamps i...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Model 2225 Sconce by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original model 2225 wall light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte with thick beveled glass and brass, circa 1960s / Made in Milan, Italy circa 1960s 2 lights / original E14 type / max 4...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Model 2443 Wall Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 2443. These are made of a metal structure, a white glass diffuser hiding the four sources of ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Max Ingrand '1963' Model for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Engraved Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage wall lights with clear curved beveled glasses and decorative engraving on mounted on brass frames by Max Ingrand for Fontan...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1980s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Benalmadena, ES
These exclusive Fontana Arte Model 2080 sconces were designed by Max Ingrand and made in Italy in 1955. It is an exclusive reissue from the 80s where they raised the height to an inc...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Recently Viewed

View All