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Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Montreal, QC

Bearing original maker’s sticker, which reads: “Fontanit Luigi Fontana Italy Milano.” Fig. 432 of Franco Deboni’s reference book Fontana Arte shows a conceptual drawing for this m...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Luci E Trasparenze, Fontana Arte, 1930-1950 (Book)
Luci E Trasparenze, Fontana Arte, 1930-1950 (Book)

Luci E Trasparenze, Fontana Arte, 1930-1950 (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a soft covered 95 page catalogue which was published to accompany an exhibition at a private Italian Gallery which showed a collection of some 60 works made by this celebrate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Fontana Arte: Una Storia Trasparente by Laura Falconi (Book)
Fontana Arte: Una Storia Trasparente by Laura Falconi (Book)

Fontana Arte: Una Storia Trasparente by Laura Falconi (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Hardback book with dust jacket in good condition. 239 pages with text in English and Italian, this book discusses the history of Fontana Arte the company which was famous for the cou...

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20th Century Italian Books

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Paper

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Fontana Arte Book
Fontana Arte Book

Fontana Arte Book

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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Fontana Arte Book

By Franco Deboni

Located in New York, NY

Author Franco Deboni, foreword by Bernd Goeckler ?Allemandi & C. English edition, available exclusively through Bernd Goeckler antiques, starting March 7th. Franco Deboni is the most...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Book 'Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte'
Book 'Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte'

Book 'Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte'

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H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Book 'Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte'

By Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Book ‘Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte’. By Falconi and D'Alessandro.

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20th Century Italian Books

Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces
Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces

Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces

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H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

This can be seen in the book "Fontana Arte Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand."

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Fontana Arte Curved Colored Glass Mirror, Italy, 1950's
Fontana Arte Curved Colored Glass Mirror, Italy, 1950's

Fontana Arte Curved Colored Glass Mirror, Italy, 1950's

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950's Measures: 43.5 H x 20 W x 2.5 D For this model See fig.433 Fontana Arte book, Franco Deboni.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte
Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte

Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Hand chiseled glass book ends from the 1960s in the manner of Fontana Arte.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Glass

Umbrella Stand by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
Umbrella Stand by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

Umbrella Stand by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic and linear umbrella stand in brass and glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s. Book: Luci e Trasparenze: Fontana Arte 1930 - 1950 Galleria Babuino Novocento, Rome, 2006 Edited...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand Mod 2035, Italy, 1960s
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand Mod 2035, Italy, 1960s

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand Mod 2035, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Naples, IT

Italian iconic and linear umbrella stand in nickel-plated brass and curved colored glass from Fontana Arte, 1960s. Book: Lights and Transparencies: Fontana Arte 1930-1950.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Pair of Fontana Arte Table Lamps
Pair of Fontana Arte Table Lamps

Pair of Fontana Arte Table Lamps

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Lamp is referenced in the Laura Falconi book on Fontana Arte pp216 .Priced per pair .

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Sculpted Edge Glass Dishe by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Sculpted Edge Glass Dishe by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

Sculpted Edge Glass Dishe by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Chicago, IL

Subtle variations in color. Documented in the book, Fontana Arte, una storia transparent, p 84.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Glass

Rare Cut and Torn Glass Mirror  Model "1657" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Rare Cut and Torn Glass Mirror  Model "1657" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Rare Cut and Torn Glass Mirror Model "1657" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand

Located in Montreal, QC

Bearing original maker’s sticker, which reads: “Fontanit Luigi Fontana Italy Milano.” Fig. 432 of Franco Deboni’s reference book Fontana Arte shows a conceptual drawing for this mir...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Rare Max Ingrand Centrepiece for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Rare Max Ingrand Centrepiece for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s

Rare Max Ingrand Centrepiece for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Milan, IT

Reference: Domus advert for Fontana Arte Fontana Arte Alemmandi / Deboni Book.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass, Wood

Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni (Book)'
Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni (Book)'

Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni (Book)'

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

In a period of just over thirty years Fontana Arte became the most outstanding company who specialized in the use of glass in lighting and furnishing, remarkable for its modern desig...

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20th Century Books

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Paper

Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling/Plafonniers/Wall Lights, Italian, 1960s
Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling/Plafonniers/Wall Lights, Italian, 1960s

Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling/Plafonniers/Wall Lights, Italian, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in London, GB

A pair of curved glazed glass and steel oxidised brass surround plafonniers/ceiling/wall lights designed by Fontana Arte referenced in the Fontana Arte book model 2262.

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

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Fontana Arte Sconces by Max Ingrand ca. 1956
Pair of Fontana Arte Sconces by Max Ingrand ca. 1956

Pair of Fontana Arte Sconces by Max Ingrand ca. 1956

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Max Ingrand, these sconces are a strong representation of this great designer and are documented in the Fontana Arte Book, indicating their significance for Fontana Arte ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte
Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte

Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte

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H 33.08 in W 24.41 in

Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Publication of the model on the book by Fontana Arte edition Alemandi photo n. 417

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Crystal, Brass

Table Lamp Designed by Fontana Arte
Table Lamp Designed by Fontana Arte

Table Lamp Designed by Fontana Arte

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H 20.08 in Dm 16.54 in

Table Lamp Designed by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table lamp, design Fontana Arte, 1962, brass structure, Frosted glass, publication, book title Fontana Arte, a story transparent, published by Skira.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Fontana Arte Chandelier
Fontana Arte Chandelier

Fontana Arte Chandelier

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H 43 in Dm 14 in

Fontana Arte Chandelier

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

EXCITING CHANDELIER IN WHITE OPALINE GLASS ON A CHROME STEM DESIGNED BY PIETRO CHIESA MADE IN MILAN BY FONTANA ARTE IN 1931. THE FIRST DESIGN FOR A CHANDELIER BY THE COMPANY,AN OLD P...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

A pair of Fontana Arte curved cristal painting by Dube
A pair of Fontana Arte curved cristal painting by Dube

A pair of Fontana Arte curved cristal painting by Dube

By Fontana Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Documented on the book " Fontana Arte Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa Max Ingrand " by Franco Deboni Ed.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

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Crystal

Fontana Arte Cocktail Table Made In Milan
Fontana Arte Cocktail Table Made In Milan

Fontana Arte Cocktail Table Made In Milan

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H 16 in W 33.5 in D 19.5 in

Fontana Arte Cocktail Table Made In Milan

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

ILLUSTRATED IN FRANCO DEBONI'S BOOK FONTANA ARTE PLATES 141 AND 142.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Fontana Arte Mirror
A Fontana Arte Mirror

A Fontana Arte Mirror

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H 44 in W 20 in D 2 in

A Fontana Arte Mirror

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Curved and ground fumè color crystal frame. Signed "Fontana Italy " on the crystal. Published in the book: "Fontana Arte Una storia Trasparente" Skira ED. pag.212. pict. 101.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Beautiful Chandelier, Design Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte, 1940
Beautiful Chandelier, Design Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte, 1940

Beautiful Chandelier, Design Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte, 1940

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Published in the book by Fontana Arte, repertoire from 1933-1943 era images.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

The shades conceal two interior light sources. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1956. Please see the book "Fontana Arte Una Storia Trasparente" for photos of this chandel...

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Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

The shades conceal two interior light sources. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1956. Please see the book "Fontana Arte Una Storia Trasparente" for photos of this chandel...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Stunning Brass and Chrystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte
A Stunning Brass and Chrystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte

A Stunning Brass and Chrystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A stunning brass and crystal 16 light chandelier inspired by a upside down bouquet of floweres featuring brass stems with large beveled crystal disks and lacquered metal petal shaped...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Table Lamp, Design Fountain Art, Pietro Chiesa, 1940
Table Lamp, Design Fountain Art, Pietro Chiesa, 1940

Table Lamp, Design Fountain Art, Pietro Chiesa, 1940

By Fontana Arte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Published in the book by Fontana Arte (Sergio Montefusco) The Arting Company.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

A "Billia" Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
A "Billia" Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte

A "Billia" Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. See the book "Fontana Arte a Transparent History" for reprints of Ponti's original sketches of this lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A  Round Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
A  Round Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

A Round Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A round wall mirror featuring amber glass bowl shaped frames with hidden bronze fittings which hold the free floating central round mirror. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy cir...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Furniture

Materials

Glass

A Rare and Monumental Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
A Rare and Monumental Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

A Rare and Monumental Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

The chandelier also features sixteen lights each with a shade of elongated and shaped grey crystal. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1954. Please see the book Fontana Art...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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