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Fontana Arte Furniture

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.

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Creator: Fontana Arte
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Large Rectangular Mirror Model 2273
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Large Rectangular Mirror Model 2273

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 colored, curved and profiled crystal glass framing mirrored glass with polished wood strips or supports on t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass, Mirror

Medium 'Pinecone' Suspension Lamp in Opaline Glass & Gold Metal for Fontana Arte
Medium 'Pinecone' Suspension Lamp in Opaline Glass & Gold Metal for Fontana Arte

Medium 'Pinecone' Suspension Lamp in Opaline Glass & Gold Metal for Fontana Arte

By Paola Navone, Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Medium 'Pinecone' suspension lamp in opaline glass & gold for Fontana Arte. Designed by Paola Navone, the diffuser is expertly handcrafted using the ancient caged-blown glass techn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Black and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte
Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Black and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Black and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Black and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte In 1931, Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa approached the Luigi Fontana Company ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Bobo Piccoli Wall Sconces for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Bobo Piccoli Wall Sconces for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s

Bobo Piccoli Wall Sconces for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s

By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

An exceptional and highly decorative set of six wall sconces, Model 'Hourglass', designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte in the 1970s. These striking wall lights are not only funct...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern square flush mount, manufactured by Fontana Arte in lacquered metal and pressed glass. The lamp consists of 3 pieces of glass screwed i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Large Wall Lights Model 1598
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Large Wall Lights Model 1598

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Large Wall Lights Model 1598

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and extraordinary pair of large wall lights or sconces model 1598 in thick curved beveled polished glass diffusers with five chiseled-cut glass mid-...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark
Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark

Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful freeform dish/Vide - Poche by Fontana Arte, with FX mark in bottom, shows light scratches near signature. Amazing green /blue color tone glass, very traditional for the ear...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass

Umberto Riva "Franceschina" Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1989
Umberto Riva "Franceschina" Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1989

Umberto Riva "Franceschina" Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1989

By Umberto Riva, Fontana Arte

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful and interesting table lamps by designed by Umberto Riva in 1989 for Fontana Arte in aluminum, bronze and Murano glass. There are 2 a...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Aluminum

Max Ingrand conical sconces by Fontana Arte Italy 1955
Max Ingrand conical sconces by Fontana Arte Italy 1955

Max Ingrand conical sconces by Fontana Arte Italy 1955

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

An extraordinarily rare pair of large cone-shaped wall lights, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte in Italy in 1955. These lamps feature sizable conical satin glass ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Fontana Arte Glass and Brass Picture Frame, Italy, 1960s
Fontana Arte Glass and Brass Picture Frame, Italy, 1960s

Fontana Arte Glass and Brass Picture Frame, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exquisite picture frame by Fontana Arte, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This sculptural piece combines thick, curved glass with refined brass accents, creating a luxurious yet...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Art Glass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Oval Green Crystal Mirror Model 2046, 1960s
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Oval Green Crystal Mirror Model 2046, 1960s

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Oval Green Crystal Mirror Model 2046, 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare exquisite oval green crystal mirror model 2046 consisting of a double glass frame of lighter and darker green colored, curved and beveled glass fram...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

"3064" Murano glass table lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1994
"3064" Murano glass table lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1994

"3064" Murano glass table lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1994

By Daniela Puppa, Fontana Arte

Located in Renens, CH

"3064" Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1994 Designed in 1994 by Daniela Puppa, a key figure in avant-garde movements like Memphis Milano, this distinctive postm...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Brass Frame, Italy 1950s
Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Brass Frame, Italy 1950s

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Brass Frame, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Glass and Brass Frame, Italy 1950s One can also change the glass with a mirror.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Fontana Arte Bis Table Lamp with Chrome Base and Black Glass, Italy, 1960s
Fontana Arte Bis Table Lamp with Chrome Base and Black Glass, Italy, 1960s

Fontana Arte Bis Table Lamp with Chrome Base and Black Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A masterpiece from Fontana Arte, this table lamp is a light and delicate design for a sophisticated home.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte

Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern solid brass and mold blown white opaline glass pendants, chandeliers or lanterns by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Priced and sold individually. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Fontana Arte pair of Archivo 4 light wall sconce chrome finish white glass Ponti
Fontana Arte pair of Archivo 4 light wall sconce chrome finish white glass Ponti

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fontana Arte Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Brass Dome Pendant Light, Model 2409 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Mid-Century Brass Dome Pendant Light, Model 2409 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Mid-Century Brass Dome Pendant Light, Model 2409 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant brass dome pendant, Model 2409, is a masterful example of Mid-Century Modern Italian lighting design, created by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. As the artistic director of Fontana Arte from 1954 to 1967, Ingrand was a pivotal figure in modern glass and lighting design, renowned for his ability to merge sculptural form with functional light diffusion. His work defined an era of high-end Italian craftsmanship, establishing Fontana Arte as one of the most influential glass and lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. The polished brass dome...

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Mid-20th Century Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950
Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950

Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Torino, Piemonte

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Round Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
Round Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Rare ashtray in ground crystal glass produced by Fontana Arte, 1960
Rare ashtray in ground crystal glass produced by Fontana Arte, 1960

Rare ashtray in ground crystal glass produced by Fontana Arte, 1960

By Fontana Arte

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare ashtray/pocket emptier produced by Fontana Arte in the 1960s, thick beveled glass, Nile green color. Decorative element that can be used as a pocket emptier or ashtray, excellen...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Stained Glass

Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Pocket Tray Ashtray, 1950s
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Pocket Tray Ashtray, 1950s

Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Pocket Tray Ashtray, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in bari, IT

Fontana Arte, pocket tray ash tray in cut glass circular base with three concave circles inside from 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Cut Glass

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Glossy Black and Glass for Fontana Arte
Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Glossy Black and Glass for Fontana Arte

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Glossy Black and Glass for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in Glossy Black and Glass for Fontana Arte In 1931, Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa approached the Luigi Fontana Company to manufacture their design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Pirellina Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1967
Pirellina Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1967

Pirellina Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1967

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Pirellina table light is a work deigned by Gio Ponti in 1967. Made by Fontana Arte, Milan. H. 36 x 17 x 8.5 cm. Cast aluminum, painted gray, glass, frosted and ribbed, metal ro...

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1960s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Parola' Table Lamp in Amber for Fontana Arte
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Parola' Table Lamp in Amber for Fontana Arte

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Parola' Table Lamp in Amber for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Parola' Table Lamp in Amber for Fontana Arte. First designed in 1980, the 'Parola' features three different kinds of glass working; opaline blown gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Crystal

20th Century Fontana Arte Coffee Table Model 2461 in Wood and Glass
20th Century Fontana Arte Coffee Table Model 2461 in Wood and Glass

20th Century Fontana Arte Coffee Table Model 2461 in Wood and Glass

By Fontana Arte

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Low table or coffee table model number 2461 designed by Fontana Arte in 1960s. The table has a very modern and particular structure totally in wood, where the main theme is the celeb...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Paolo Buffa Vintage Wooden Furniture and Glass by Fontana Arte 'Attr.'
Paolo Buffa Vintage Wooden Furniture and Glass by Fontana Arte 'Attr.'

Paolo Buffa Vintage Wooden Furniture and Glass by Fontana Arte 'Attr.'

By Paolo Buffa, Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid wooden wall cabinet attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1950s, with Fontana Arte manufacture for the glass. The cabinet has a base supported by 6 legs in Bu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1957
Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1957

Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1957

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Franceschina pendants by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1980s
Pair of Franceschina pendants by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1980s

Pair of Franceschina pendants by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1980s

By Fontana Arte, Umberto Riva

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of Franceschina pendants designed by Umberto Riva in 1989 and manufactured by Fontana Arte. The diffuser is made of satin opal blown glass and the frame is in grey aluminium wi...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Aluminum

Flower-Shaped Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa. 1960
Flower-Shaped Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa. 1960

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 Furniture

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Mirror

Italian Midcentury Bronze and Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Fontana Arte
Italian Midcentury Bronze and Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Fontana Arte

Italian Midcentury Bronze and Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Rare and exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern bronze and hand blown Murano or Venetian glass chandelier or pendant or lantern by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. A unique piece of d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Bronze

Large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle, 2000s
Large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle, 2000s

Large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle, 2000s

By Fratelli Campana, Candle, Fontana Arte, Campana Brothers

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle (Fontana Arte). The model consists of a, seen from above, eye-shaped cream colou...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 1636 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A gorgeous polished brass drop pendant featuring a rather complex design at t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

"Slot" Wall and Ceiling Lamp Designed by David Chipperfield for FontanaArte
"Slot" Wall and Ceiling Lamp Designed by David Chipperfield for FontanaArte

"Slot" Wall and Ceiling Lamp Designed by David Chipperfield for FontanaArte

By Fontana Arte, David Chipperfield

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Slot" is an architectural wall and ceiling lighting system, designed by David Chipperfield and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a series of recessed wall or ceiling lamps for indirect light emission, a matte white epoxy powder coated metal frame housing fluorescent dimmable bulbs. A cover, held in place by neodymium magnets, makes the fixture easy to assemble and maintain. Slot fits a dimmable electronic power supply (1-10V) and can be mounted with or without its housing (required for plasterboard false ceilings). DIMENSIONS: D. 3.74", W. 3.74", H. 59.45" For correct installation the lamp includes a 0.15"-slit on all 4 sides. Its lighting source is one × 35W (FL) G5 FH or one × 49W (FL) G5 FQ or one × 80W (FL) G5 FQ. The minimal design creates a lighting effect similar to a spotlight beam on a wall. This makes "Slot" especially suitable for private and public spaces that require non-invasive yet decorative lighting effects. A series of recessed lamps for walls or ceilings that gives indirect light. The structure is in matt white epoxy powder coated metal and houses one or more dimmable fluorescent lamps. Its essential design creates a luminous effect similar to a blade of light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Max Ingrand Ceiling Mounted Wall Lights for Fontana Arte, Italy 1959
Max Ingrand Ceiling Mounted Wall Lights for Fontana Arte, Italy 1959

Max Ingrand Ceiling Mounted Wall Lights for Fontana Arte, Italy 1959

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

These rare lights were custom made for an apartment in Valenza, Italy. We believe they are four of only eight made, the other four kept by the family. They mount to the ceiling but t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and elegant thick glass photo frame produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s The glass, of considerable thickness, features the "Nile Green" color typical of glass produced in the...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass

Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte
Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte

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 ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Aluminum

Fontana Arte Floor Lamp in Glass and Brass from the 60s
Fontana Arte Floor Lamp in Glass and Brass from the 60s

Fontana Arte Floor Lamp in Glass and Brass from the 60s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Vigevano, PV

Floor lamp from the 60s produced by FontanaArte, this very elegant lamp is equipped with 3 light bulbs, the cable has a dimer to adjust the intensity of the light.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Rare pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte  'Micro' pendants Model 1933
Rare pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte  'Micro' pendants Model 1933

Rare pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 'Micro' pendants Model 1933

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in London, GB

Rare pair original Max Ingrand pendents Double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished glass with satin finished glass centres In excellent condition. No chips or cracks. Love...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Model 1537 Wall Lamp, Italy 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Model 1537 Wall Lamp, Italy 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Model 1537 Wall Lamp, Italy 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Naples, IT

Wall lamp model 1537 from 1940 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, made of opaline glass and brass. A highly refined design by one of the greatest masters of lighting, this exceptiona...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Mirror "1669" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Mirror "1669" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

Mirror "1669" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in bruxelles, BE

Italian glass mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model: 1669 Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Carved Mahogany Legs & Glass Top Side Table by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte ca.1952
Carved Mahogany Legs & Glass Top Side Table by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte ca.1952

Carved Mahogany Legs & Glass Top Side Table by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte ca.1952

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

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 ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany

Fontana Arte "Nobi" LED Wall Lamp Sconce with Glass Diffuser, Metis Lighting
Fontana Arte "Nobi" LED Wall Lamp Sconce with Glass Diffuser, Metis Lighting

Fontana Arte "Nobi" LED Wall Lamp Sconce with Glass Diffuser, Metis Lighting

By Fontana Arte, Metis Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Nobi" is a wall lamp sconce, designed by Metis Lighting and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a frame in chromed or satin nickel metal, an adjustable diffuser in frosted glass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Wall Lights Mod N°2240 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Pair of Wall Lights Mod N°2240 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

Pair of Wall Lights Mod N°2240 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Wall Lights Mod N°2240 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Crystal Mirror Model 2085, 1960s
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Crystal Mirror Model 2085, 1960s

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Crystal Mirror Model 2085, 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite shield or ovoid shaped glass mirror model 2046 consisting of a thick beveled blue green colored glass frame suspending the original mi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte
Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte

Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in London, GB

Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier 18 bulbs. Small Eddison screw (One of the few models that has not been reproduced!)

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Nickel

Max Ingrand's pair of Model No. 1963 wall lamps for Fontanta Arte
Max Ingrand's pair of Model No. 1963 wall lamps for Fontanta Arte

Max Ingrand's pair of Model No. 1963 wall lamps for Fontanta Arte

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of Model No. 1963 wall sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Conceived and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s, these elegant fixtures showcase Ingrand's signat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of model 2833 table lamps by Nathalie Grenon for Fontana Arte, Italy
Pair of model 2833 table lamps by Nathalie Grenon for Fontana Arte, Italy

Pair of model 2833 table lamps by Nathalie Grenon for Fontana Arte, Italy

By Nathalie Grenon, Fontana Arte

Located in Renens, CH

The 2833 table lamp, designed by Nathalie Grenon (born 1959), stands out by its crystal glass structure and its base and central stem in silver-plated brass. The glass structure beau...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s
Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s

Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian umbrella stand designed by Fontana Arte. Composed of thick, pale green tinted glass and a lacquered wood stem, this piece accommodates four umbrellas. A circular bras...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Brass

Fontana Arte Circular Glass Wall Mirror with Smoked Glass Blades, 1955
Fontana Arte Circular Glass Wall Mirror with Smoked Glass Blades, 1955

Fontana Arte Circular Glass Wall Mirror with Smoked Glass Blades, 1955

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A rare and highly unique circular glass wall mirror executed by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite and impressive circular wall mirror with cut smoked glass blades radia...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in White and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte
Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in White and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in White and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Portable Lamp in White and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte In 1931, Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa approached the Luigi Fontana Company ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

‘Titi’ Table Lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Fontana Arte
‘Titi’ Table Lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Fontana Arte

‘Titi’ Table Lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Eugenio Gentili

Located in Los Angeles, CA

‘Titi’ Table Lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. All rubber with circular impressions along the side walls. A sing...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Rubber

1990s Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte Tavolo Con Ruote Glass Coffee Table 47"
1990s Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte Tavolo Con Ruote Glass Coffee Table 47"

1990s Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte Tavolo Con Ruote Glass Coffee Table 47"

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tavolo Con Ruote coffee table, originally designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte in 1980. This particular example was produced in Italy and dates back to the 1990s. The t...

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1990s Italian Modern Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Fontana Medium Glass Table Lamp Designed by Max Ingrand in 1954 for Fontana Arte
Fontana Medium Glass Table Lamp Designed by Max Ingrand in 1954 for Fontana Arte

Fontana Medium Glass Table Lamp Designed by Max Ingrand in 1954 for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An evergreen, timeless design icon, this is the lampshade par excellence. A fabulous lamp in frosted white blown glass, an example of the art of master glassmakers, it pays tribute ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware
Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware

Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Geometric table lamp designed by Fontana Arte. An extraordinary piece of Italian decorative arts, created in Milano by Fontana Arte, back in the 1960. Crafted with translucent cut glass and nickeled steel. The main body is composed by two rectangular beveled pieces of greenish glass carved with incused circles and frosted finishes. Fontana-Arte FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti (1891-1979). The company is known for the processing of curved glass and for the production of lighting equipment, becoming over the years a prominent name for Italian design. Fontana-Arte marked the “history of light and furnishings” in Italy and worldwide. Born of the idea of an architect, the company has always kept strong ties with the design world, gradually involving leading Italian and international architects and lighting designers. With them, the company has created a true cultural project of architecture, lighting and furniture. This design culture, mainly involving fine materials (above all glass), has seen interaction between technology and aesthetic appeal as its main focus, generating a series of timeless objects, with splendid shapes, some of which have become design classics, exhibited in leading museums around the world. Giò Ponti invites Pietro Chiesa (1892 – 1942) to join him in the art direction. Chiesa is a distinguished glass master who enlists the craftsmen from his own workshop to join him to the company. Gio Ponti designed the 0024 pendant lamp and the Bilia table lamp in 1931. Pietro Chiesa‘s most famous lamp at that time is the Luminator, designed in 1933, in 1937 the 006. In 1954, Max Ingrand, a French glass master and decorator, renowned for his stunning stained-glass church windows, becomes the art director. He designed the Fontana table lamp. Gio Ponti becomes again art director in 1967 and he designs a new collection of lamps, the Pirellina and Pirellone table...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Steel

Galileo Floor lamp by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Galileo Floor lamp by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s

Galileo Floor lamp by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s

By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Galileo floor lamp (model No. 2556) designed by Gianni Celada in 1970 and produced by Fontana Arte, Milan. This heavy floor lamp (19.5 kg / 43 lb) consists of a chromed metal base a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fontana Arte Furniture

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Metal

Fontana Arte furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Fontana Arte furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fontana Arte furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Fontana Arte were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Fontana Arte furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $42,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,400.
Questions About Fontana Arte Furniture
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    Painting is the type of art that made Lavinia Fontana famous. Specifically, the 16th-century Bolognese artist became widely known for her portraiture; from her commissions, she could financially support her entire family. Some of her best-known works include Portrait of a Noblewoman and Portrait of the Gozzadini Family. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of fine art.