Large-Scale Chandelier by Stilnovo
Italy
c. 1962
Brass, painted metal, frosted glass, rubber. An elegant ceiling fixture featuring twelve frosted, rectangular, cylindrical glass shades suspended by brass and painted metal supports. Recently rewired with new E-26 sockets added. Glass is in very good condition with some slight oxidation to the brass. *2nd matching fixture available
h. 34.5” diam. 42”
$18,500. per fixture
Ref: 62 ST 30
Rare Ceiling Fixture by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1956
Lacquered metal, frosted glass, clear glass and brass. A rare example by Max Ingrand with sculptural black-lacquered supports at the top. There are five E26 sockets. Recently rewired with new sockets added. Glass is in very good condition with slight oxidation to the brass.
h. 32” diam. 29.5”
$28,000.
Ref: 62 MI 47
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Italy
c. 1957
Rose gold plated brass, wire and frosted opal globes. A very rare fixture that we’ve never before seen on the market. Six candelabra sockets. Recently rewired and new sockets added. Very good condition.
h. 33.5” diam. 28”
$36,000.
Ref: 62 AD 09
Rare Pendant #2127 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1960
Crystal-cut glass, colored beveled glass, acid-etched glass, nickeled brass. 8 candelabra sockets & clear, rose, blue and green overlapping glass panels. This fixture is part of a small group of 3 that came out of a private home in southern Italy. What makes this example special is the colored glass panels. Typically this model has clear glass. We’re not aware of another sighting of this model with colored glass. Overall wear & oxidation to metal. Metal has been cleaned. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced. Glass is in very good condition with no visible cracks or chips.
h. 32” dia. 32”
Published: Fontana Arte 4 – Manufacturer’s self-published catalog. Pg. 44 for a variant with clear glass panels.
$56,000.
Ref: 62 MI 49
Obscura Grand Cascading Chandelier by Lorin Silverman
USA
c. 2018
Handblown & sculpted charcoal-colored glass with powder coated metal. Glass colors also available in Opaline and Whiskey. Additional glass color and metal finish options are available. Each fixture is custom made per order and is signed by the artist.
h. 66” w. 16” d. 16”
$19,500.
Ref: 62 LSV 03
Large-Scale, Unique Ceiling Fixture attributed to Erwin Burger
Italy
c. 1952
Elegant glass dish with intricate acid-etched surface. 3-pronged brass structure created later, for this piece of glass. 12 candelabra sockets.
h. 17" diam. 36.75”
Very good condition. New wiring and sockets.
$24,000.
Ref: 62 EB 01
Exceptional 32-Light Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1958
Cut glass, polished & enameled brass, bronze. Recently rewired and UL listed. Metal and glass show overall signs of wear and oxidation.
h. 12” diam. 63”
Price on request
*This fixture was exhibited in the Italian Pavilion of the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels.
Published: Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa & Max Ingrand. Franco Deboni.
Fig. 322. Full page advertisement in Domus Magazine, August 1958
Ref: 62 MI 27
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1955
Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Glass petals alternate between plum colored and clear glass. Very good condition. All wiring and sockets have been recently updated. Metal has been cleaned. Metal and glass show overall signs of wear and oxidation. This plum colored glass is something we have never seen before on any other Fontana Arte piece.
h. 20” diam. 51”
$85,000.
Contemporary Saucer Pendant by Fedele Papagni
Italy
2010
Beautiful cream-painted aluminum saucer form, with circular cutouts. Each cutout is fitted with a brass framed glass lens, creating a subtle abstract effect. 6 standard E26 Edison sockets and polished brass mounts. The rod can be cut down and this light can be hung close to the ceiling. This special piece was produced in a 40” diameter size and is one of a kind. Our standard size is 31” in diameter.
h. 21” diam. 40”
$15,500.
Ref: 62 FP 08
Rare Medusa Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Italy
c. 1958
Polished brass, black-lacquered brass, satin glass shade. Model #12699, this fixture has 3 x E26 (Edison) sockets. Very good condition, sockets and wiring have all been recently updated. Published: Arredoluce, catalogue raisonné, 1943-1987. Pgs. 201, 317.
h. 33” diam. 24”
$19,500.
Ref: 62 AD 08
3-Light Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1960
Model #2210, 3-light pendant. Smokey-gray glass panels with frosted-glass cylindrical shades. Each shade conceals one standard size Edison socket. Oxidized brass mounts & ceiling plate. Drop height of each pendant can be adjusted. Good condition. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced, metal has been cleaned. One panel of glass has a very small chip in the corner.
h. 41” diam. 22”
Published: Fontana Arte 6 - manufacturer's catalog, pg. 44-45.
$26,000.
Ref: 62 MI 44
Rare Ceiling Light #2067 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
1957
Cut, polished & acid-etched glass, brass. A very rare model that was only in production for a brief time. 6 x E12, (candelabra) sockets. Very good vintage condition. Brass has been cleaned up and all wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
h1. 25.5” diam. 30”
h2. 17.5” diam. 30”
Published: Illuminazione, Fontana Arte 1. Makers catalog. Pg. 14.
Provenance: Private collection, Palermo, Italy.
$36,000.
Ref: 62 MI 40
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1955
Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Green glass petals on each arm. All wiring and sockets have been recently updated. Metal has been cleaned. Metal and glass show overall signs of wear and oxidation. Second matching one available
h. 21" diam. 51"
$75,000.
Published: Fontana Arte 6, Manufacturer's catalog, Pg 11
Ref: 62 MI 41
Rare Ceiling Fixture by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Italy
C. 1940
Brass, glass. A rare fixture with lacquered brass structure including six flower shaped socket holders and intricate floral motif decorations. Beveled clear glass disc, and original brass canopy. Very good vintage condition. Metal has been cleaned but shows signs of age and discoloration throughout. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
h. 35” diam. 29.75”
$22,500.
Published: Esempi d’Illuminazione 1934-1964, Pg. 81,
Provenance: Private Collection Palermo, Italy
Ref: 62 PC 06
3-Light Ceiling Fixture Attributed to Archimede Seguso
Italy
c. 1940
Walnut, brass & blown glass. 3 x E26 sockets, concealed inside of opaque glass shades. Wood & metal have all been recently cleaned. All sockets and wiring are newly replaced.
h. 36.5” w. 33” d. 7”
$14,500
Ref: 62 ASG 01
#2097 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1956
Colored glass, acid-etched glass, brass. Large bronze-colored glass disc with 9 x E26 sockets. Glass is in very good condition. Brass has been cleaned and shows signs of overall oxidation. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced. Published: Fontana Arte Illuminazione. Manufacturers catalog.
h. 29.5” diam 31.5”
$28,000.
Ref: 62 MI 38
Rare Pendant #1462 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1958
Clear rose glass & frosted glass, brass cone. 8 candelabra sockets, recently replaced and newly rewired. Metal and glass show some overall signs of wear and oxidation. New ceiling canopy and chain. Published: Fontana Arte 6, manufacturer’s self published catalog.
h. 29” diam. 28.5”
$27,000.
Ref: 62 MI 39
Etched Glass Ceiling Fixture by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1935
Early hanging light with 5 standard sockets. Beautiful etched glass dish incised with foliage and butterflies (decorazione G), from an early Fontana Arte catalog. Center brass rod, stylized finial and acid-etched, circular glass diffuser.
h. 23" diam. 28"
Good original condition. Oxidation to brass, and some loss to paint near the sockets. Small chip to etched glass dish.
$15,500.
Ref: 62 PC 05
Rare Chandelier # 1508 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1955
Clear glass, colored glass, brass. 12 x candelabra (E12) sockets. Very good vintage condition. Brass & glass show overall signs of wear and oxidation, sockets and wiring have all recently been updated.
h. 29” diam. 34”
Published: Fontana Arte 11, Manufacturer’s catalog, Pg. 29/30.
$29,000.
Ref: 62 MI 36
Double Dish Mobile Fixture by Fedele Papagni
Italy,
2019
Painted aluminum shades, lacquered brass rods & mounts & counter-weighted brass orbs. Each shade has 1 - E26 (standard Edison) Socket. Made per order in Italy. *We often have a few of these fixtures readily available in our inventory, but if by chance we don't, there is a 6 - 8 month lead-time required for production. Please inquire.
Overall drop 28” shade diam. 15”/ 21” overall length - 52”/ 89”
$17,500.
62 FP 05
