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Designer

Max Ingrand

Model

table lamp (a)

Year of origin
1955
Brand

Fontana Arte

Description

brass
glass
very good original condition
h 50 / d 45 cm

Very rare and sumptuous table lamp by Max Ingrand in brass and etched glass from 1955.The glass reflector consists two ellipses of etched glass surrounded by a thin brass ring. This model 1538 gives an unmistakable indication about the designer. Max Ingrand was a French designer and in particular a glass painter. He created church windows and designed furniture, windows and glass engravings for private homes and public buildings such as offices, theatres and restaurants. From the middle of the 50's Max Ingrand became the artistic director of Fontana Arte. The company was founded in Milan in 1932 by the famous architect Gio Ponti, specialized in production of high-quality glass products for lighting and furniture. In 1967, Gio Ponti took over the management of Fontana Arte again.