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Mod. 1508 Rare Blue Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1954

Creator: Max Ingrand
Offered by: Cupio Gallery

Description
An original and rare, blue glass and nickel-plated brass circular ceiling light designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. The model '1508' was first designed in 1954 and comprises of two pieces of glass, one concave and the other flat...these rest on a central polished metal plate which houses the x12 lamp holders within. Completely re-wired and suitable for use in the UK/Europe and the US.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Nickel, Glass
Condition:	Good. Due to age related wear, the nickel-plate is worn in areas revealing the solid brass underneath. If desired this piece can be polished up revealing a more uniform, brass only finish.
Creation Date:	c.1954
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: P.E. Martin-Vivier, Max Ingrand, Du Verre Á La Lumière, Norma, 2009, p.193/196 Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte, Umberto Allemandi & Co., 2013, p.61
Dealer Reference #:	CG00725
Incollect Reference #:	726596

Dimensions

H.	29.92 in;	Diam.	32.28 in;
H.	76 cm;	Diam.	82 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cupio Gallery, located at Alfie’s Antique Market, 13-25 Church Street, London NW8 8DT, offers a curated selection of twentieth-century decorative items, with a special focus on mid-century Italian design. For inquiries or to discuss your collection, please contact us at hello@cupiogallery.com or call +44 7941 274712.

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