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Fontana Arte Pair of Impressive Wall Sconces with Sculpted Glass 1950s

Creator: Fontana Arte (FontanaArte)
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Pair of stunning large wall sconces in polished brass with hand-cut angular glass inserts by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950's. These sconces have been polished and newly rewired.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	FONTANA ARTE: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni, in the section titled “1948-1968” there is a photo of this model sconce with the caption “Max Ingrand, pair of wall lights in burnished metal, thick sheets of profiled and cut glass. Model displayed at the Milan Fair, 1961.”
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Polished Brass, Art Glass, Metal - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished and lacquered. Interior of sconce has been repainted. Both sconces rewired.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	sconces49
Incollect Reference #:	628884

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.