Coffee and Cocktail Tables on Sale

This original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model #1774 'Lens' coffee table was designed around 1958, this example was originally sold on November 23, 1959 making this part of the initial production years and a perfect collectors example. We acquired this table directly from the family of the original owner in Italy, photo of original receipt can be seen in this listing. Constructed with an enameled steel frame and brass leg inserts, topped with an internal concave mirrored crystal with a golden color/tone. This is a simply exquisite collectors piece and ideal for an art and design collector or investor or an interior designer working on a high-end luxury interior with a demanding client who wants only the best of the best. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: In 1908, Maurice Max-Ingrand, later known simply as Max Ingrand, was born in the town of Bressuire in western France. He went on to study in Paris at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs with Jacques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. In 1931, Ingrand married Paulette Rouquié, with whom he pursued glass etching and began exhibiting his works. This led to several private stained-glass commissions for Ingrand, including Notre-Dame de Paris and other cathedrals throughout France. Ingrand's nascent career was interrupted by World War II when he was drafted for military service in 1939. From 1940 to 1945, Ingrand was held as a German prisoner. Upon his release, Ingrand returned to Paris, divorced his wife, and, in 1946, married Marie-Alberte Madre-Rey; the couple would later have two children together. Quickly reestablishing himself as a leader in the field of stained glass, Ingrand produced windows and other decorative installations for churches in France and internationally. At the same time, Ingrand sought to apply his glass research and insights to the field of modern design, starting with lighting fixtures. He was named artistic director for Italian design house Fontana Arte in 1954. Over the next 13 years, Ingrand would create various iconic lamps, chandeliers, sconces, vases, tables, and other interiors, which masterfully achieve a balance between ornateness and minimalism. In 1968, Ingrand was chosen as the president of the French national lighting association and he also founded Verre Lumière ('True Lighting...

Square coffee table with rosewood top, the base is in enameled iron and the feet are in chromed metal. Professionally restored The dimensions are 81 x 81 cm and the height of 36 cm. ...

A vintage Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Whimsically shaped to reflect the form of an Umbrella combined with a delicately curved "shep...

The late designer Karl Springer infused his furniture with eye-catching drama by using unconventional, richly textured materials such as leather and shagreen. This wooden coffee tabl...

Mid-Century coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller model no. 5150. This piece has a teak tabletop with a contrasting white coated enameled steel base.           

A beautiful and trendy coffee table designed in the style of Paolo Piva for B&B Italy, 1970s. It could be used also as side table. Made of black enameled steel with a clear thick g...

This vintage coffee table, designed in the style of Charles Eames, includes lengthy 'surfboard' style top in white laminated wood, over segmented base in black enameled metal, with s...

Set of 3 walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Suncoast’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. One of the most so...

Clean Lined Marble Coffee Table Designed by Paul Mayen, circa 1950's.