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Italian Glass Flush Mount Chandelier #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1957

Creator: Max Ingrand
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
The Italian Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier / Pendant, Model #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte is one of the most iconic pieces of this legendary designer who dominated the world of glass and lighting from the mid-1950 through the 1960 period. This rare and special Mid-Century Modern ceiling light is ethereal in nature. Many of Ingrand's pieces were inspired by the elements of nature and Ingrand used artistry and craft to realize them in glass form. Nonetheless, they are transcendent poetic statements about the nature of light. # 1748 is a floating cloud of glass, in an irregular form of thick, beveled glass' some in satin glass and some parts cut and polished as if to form an image of the sky. Its form is natural and organic as if ice crystals had arranged themselves in some magical way to allow light to flow through them, right in the middle of one's home. Ingrand work and model #1748 are wondrous experiences that transcend the nature of home lighting and home decoration and enter the realm of alchemy and the spiritual." Thomas Gargiulo, President, Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Specifications: 6 candelabra lights at 40 watts each
Documentation: Max Ingrand, Du Verre a la Lumiere, Pierre-Emanuel Martin Vivier, Editions Norma, Paris, 2009. See images in last 2 photos.

Additional References: Gio Ponti, Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Blown Glass,Brass,Cut Glass,Etched,Polished
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. There is a light patina to the brass; this can be polished according to your specifications.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	700928

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com