peli-1312

A vintage Mid-Century modern French, Italian pair of large wall sconces made of hand blown beveled Murano glass, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition. The slightly smoked appliques are cut in a wavy pattern which gives an astonishing lighting effect, supported by a rectangular polished brass base. Each wall light contains a two light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.

Maurice Max-Ingrand, better known as Max Ingrand was a French artist, designer and decorator born in 1908, in Bressuire, France and passed away in 1969, in Paris. Ingrand studied in Paris at the French University École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. During this time, he was educated by the well-know French glass artists Jaques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. In 1937, he participated in designing the church windows of the Notre-Dame de Paris. During 1954 - 1967, Ingrand was the artistic director of the Italian design company FontanaArte.

FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931, in Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti and Pietro Chiesa. The company is specialized in elegant lamps and glass furniture. Well-known artists have worked and designed for FontanaArte, like the famous Italian architect Piero Castiglioni or Franco Raggi. Today FontanaArte is owned by the Italian Creation Group.

Material: Glass, Metal
Details: Colored Murano Glass, Polished Brass, Smoked Murano Glass
Country of Origin: Italy
Dimensions: 34.75" H x 12" W x 6" D