What kind of art made Lavinia Fontana famous?

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.

What does light mean in art?

Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.

What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?

Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.

What materials define authentic Art Deco lighting design?

Chrome, brass, nickel and cut or frosted glass are the era's signature materials; listings typically note original finish versus later restoration.

What decade defined the height of Art Deco lighting design?

Roughly the 1920s and 1930s, the same decades covered in the History section above.

Do vintage Art Deco light fixtures need to be rewired before use?

Many are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician should inspect any vintage fixture's wiring before installation.

Fontana Art Lighting

Blue Glass Art Deco Chandelier

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Italian Art Deco Pendant

Italian 1930 Glass Lamp

Art Deco Etched Glass Lamp

Max Ingrand Sconces

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$7,797

Amazing Floor Lamp by Gianluca Fontana

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Floor lamp designed Gianluca Fontana for Régis Royant gallery. Edition of eight pieces. Possibility of a pair. No shade provided. The piece is signed.

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2010s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Amethyst, Brass

Fontana Arte Art Deco Chandelier Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s

$6,650

Fontana Arte Art Deco Chandelier Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Rome, IT

This piece is attributed to Fontana Arte designed by Pietro Chiesa one of the greatest Italian deco designer. This elegant Fontana Arte pendant light is a refined example of Italian...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Materials

Art Glass

Unavailable

H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in

Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pendant lamp model 0024 designed in 1931 by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy. Tempered glass discs with central glass diffuser for two bulbs and chromed metal fittings. This is an e...

H 21.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.8 in

Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Aqua Blue Murano Glass Brass Bubble Sconces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Contemporary Italian blown Murano glass bubble sconces, in a sophisticated aqua blue color in Fontana Arte style, inspired by mid-century modern design. Created with a minimalist aes...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Vintage art glass pendant lamp italian design by Fontana Arte Italy 80s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Add a touch of elegance to your space with this vintage art glass chandelier crafted by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Vintage Predominantly Blue Art Deco Pendant Light with Beautifully Painted Glass

$200

H 30.32 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Predominantly Blue Art Deco Pendant Light with Beautifully Painted Glass

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Vintage Predominantly Blue Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Beautifully Painted Glass If you're looking to highlight your personal style in your interior, lighting has always been a perfe...

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20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Seguso blue Pulegoso Murano glass pendant lamp, Italy 1950s

$3,435

$3,435

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pietro Chiesa Table Lamp for Fontana Arte in Glass and Brass

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Elegant table lamp crafted in brass and exquisite smoked glass, attributed to the designs of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, as evidenced by a pair of documented floor lamps featured...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

$1,250

H 28 in W 17.75 in D 12 in

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp

By Fontana Arte

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Italian table lamp. High quality construction and attention to detail comprising a cut glass triangular base on brass feet with stylized arms and vintage looking shades. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco nickel plated ceiling lamp with cut glass shade around 1920s

$689

H 7.88 in Dm 11.03 in

Art Deco nickel plated ceiling lamp with cut glass shade around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco nickel plated ceiling lamp with cut glass shade around 1920s brass is nickel - plated Original cut glass shade Wood plate is white painted

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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$2,293 / set

H 9.45 in Dm 3.35 in

Pair of Art Nouveau Wall Sconces

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of Art Nouveau wall sconces, circa 1920. Nickel-plated brass mounts featuring acanthus leaf ornamentation. Electrified; B22 sockets. Three-point mounting. Uraline (uranium) glas...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

$9,733 / set

H 32.09 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of twelve Danish Mid-Century mahogany dining chairs customized upholstery included. The very well crafted set of chairs in solid mahagony were made by one of the many top skille...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Anodized Aluminium Console by Fredrik Paulsen

$6,870Sale Price|33% Off

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 39.38 in

Contemporary Anodized Aluminium Console by Fredrik Paulsen

By Fredrik Paulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Fredrik Paulsen’s console table, commissioned by Etage Projects for Salon Art + Design New York 2017, turns the spotlight on a brand new and unique technique that combines anodized a...

Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Spanish Revival Maple and Portuguese Travertine Side Tables

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair of Spanish Revival Maple and Portuguese Travertine Side Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

Spanish revival carved pedestal end tables feature a multi-stepped plinth base with a slab of Portuguese knife edge travertine. Very good build quality, on par with vintage Baker or ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Fontana Art Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of fontana art lighting you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and art glass, every item from our selection of fontana art lighting was constructed with great care. There are 209 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of fontana art lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of fontana art lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand and Pietro Chiesa each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of fontana art lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fontana Art Lighting?

Prices for a piece of fontana art lighting start at $330 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $3,984.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Fontana Art Lighting

What kind of art made Lavinia Fontana famous?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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.
What does light mean in art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.
What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.
What materials define authentic Art Deco lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Chrome, brass, nickel and cut or frosted glass are the era's signature materials; listings typically note original finish versus later restoration.
What decade defined the height of Art Deco lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Roughly the 1920s and 1930s, the same decades covered in the History section above.
Do vintage Art Deco light fixtures need to be rewired before use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician should inspect any vintage fixture's wiring before installation.