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Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Circular Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1955

Creator: Max Ingrand - Fontana Arte
Offered by: Babou New York

Description
A rare and highly unique circular glass wall mirror designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite and impressive circular wall mirror with cut smoked glass blades radiating from a floating circular clear glass center and with a very thick beveled outer edge. There is an embossed muted gold/brown colored paper with vine and floral motif which lays behind the central clear floating mirror plate; it is quite subtle and one can see the embellished design from an angle. The mirror shows great depth; a truly masterly craftsmanship and a refinement of design. Truly an artisan piece, hand-crafted with a discerning eye and with the highest level of skill, for which the Fontana Arte Studio was renown for.

Max Ingrand (born December 20, 1908, Bressuire, France–died August 25, 1969, Paris, France) was a French designer, glassworker, and decorator who was known earlier in his career for his studio glass and stained glass window designs. He later became the artistic director of lighting and furniture maker Fontana Arte, where he designed numerous premium light and furniture designs popular among European elites.

Max Ingrand, for Fontana Arte, circa 1955
Size: 28" diameter x 2 1/2" deep

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Cut Glass, Metal, Paper, Embossed
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good original condition with minor foxing of the outer clear mirror glass which shows its age and authenticity.
Creation Date:	1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	767924

Dimensions

D.	2.5 in;	Diam.	28 in;
D.	6.35 cm;	Diam.	71.12 cm;

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