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Fontana Arte Book

Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Montreal, QC
: “Fontanit Luigi Fontana Italy Milano.” Fig. 432 of Franco Deboni’s reference book Fontana Arte shows a
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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)
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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20th Century Books

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Paper

1940s Coffee Table Oak Structure Glass Top Italian, Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
piece to enhance any type of interior. This table is featured in the book on Fontana Arte.
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Glass, Wood

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Fontana Arte Book
By Franco Deboni
Located in New York, NY
expert on 20th century Italian glass in the world. Fontana Arte is the most important and innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Fontana Arte Book
Fontana Arte Book
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Book Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Book ‘Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte’. By Falconi and D'Alessandro. Published in Rome, Italy, 2006
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20th Century Italian Books

Book 
Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte
Book 
Lucie Trasparenze Fontana Arte
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
seen in the book "Fontana Arte Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand." This beautiful pair of
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Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces
Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte Pair of Sconces
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Fontana Arte Curved Colored Glass Mirror, Italy, 1950 s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908-1969) for Fontana Arte Elegant slender rectangular mirror with rounded corners
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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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. Edges have been
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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
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
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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
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Naples, IT
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
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked with signature etched bottom. Subtle variations in color. Documented in the book, Fontana Arte
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Glass

Rare Cut and Torn Glass Mirror Model "1657" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in Montreal, QC
Fontana Italy Milano.” Fig. 432 of Franco Deboni’s reference book Fontana Arte shows a conceptual drawing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Rare Max Ingrand Centrepiece for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely rare Max Ingrand Glass and sculpted multi-layered wood base centerpiece for Fontana Arte
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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)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
English. In a period of just over thirty years Fontana Arte became the most outstanding company who
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling/Plafonniers/Wall Lights, Italian, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
designed by Fontana Arte referenced in the Fontana Arte book model 2262. Fontana Arte was founded in
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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
Located in New York, NY
the Fontana Arte Book, indicating their significance for Fontana Arte and its history.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the glass. 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

Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte
Mirror Designed by Fontana Arte
H 33.08 in W 24.41 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Fontana Arte Chandelier
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
CHANDELIER IS IN THE THE BOOK ON FONTANA ARTE ( FONTANA ARTE UNA STORIA TRASPARENTE )PAGE 40 PRINTED IN 1998
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Fontana Arte Chandelier
Fontana Arte Chandelier
H 43 in Dm 14 in
A pair of Fontana Arte curved cristal painting by Dube
By Fontana Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
on the book " Fontana Arte Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa Max Ingrand " by Franco Deboni Ed. Allemandi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

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Crystal

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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A Fontana Arte Mirror
Located in Firenze, Toscana
the book: "Fontana Arte Una storia Trasparente" Skira ED. pag.212. pict. 101. Advertising Fontana Arte
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

A Fontana Arte Mirror
A Fontana Arte Mirror
H 44 in W 20 in D 2 in
Beautiful Chandelier, Design Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte, 1940
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
form of six lantern shaped crystals and ground. Published in the book by Fontana Arte, repertoire from
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
two interior light sources. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1956. Please see the book
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Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Brass and Molded Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
light sources. By Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1956. Please see the book "Fontana Arte Una
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Stunning Brass and Chrystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
. By Fontana Arte. Please see the book "L'Arredamento Moderno" by Roberto Aloi, 1952, for a picture of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Table Lamp, Design Fountain Art, Pietro Chiesa, 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the book by Fontana Arte (Sergio Montefusco) The Arting Company.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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Crystal

A "Billia" Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
globe shaped shade. Designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. See the book "Fontana Arte a Transparent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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A Round Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
the book "Fontana Arte Una Storia Trasparente" by Skira for photos of this mirror. Each mirror is sold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Furniture

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Glass

A Rare and Monumental Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1954. Please see the book Fontana Arte Una Storia Transparente page
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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