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'1819' Model Floor Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1959

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Brass, Glass.

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	70.87 in;	D.	8.27 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	180.01 cm;	D.	21.01 cm;

Condition

Good. Glass in excellent condition, no cracks or chips. Minor oxidisation to brass parts in places. Wear consistent with age and use.

Creation Date

1959

Description

An exquisite sculptural floor lamp designed in 1959 by Max Ingrand for the Milanese glass and lighting company, Fontana Arte. Rising from a brass teardrop base, the double stem brass supports house the tapered opaline glass shade. The simplicity and elegance of this piece, along with the quality of the materials used, make this a fine and important example of midcentury Italian lighting design.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

368765