Fontana Arte - Max Ingrand - Table lamp - 1853 Media - Opaline glass
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This working Fontana Arte Model 1853 Media table lamp, designed by Max Ingrand in Italy around 1970–1980, combines a white opaline glass base with a white-painted metal shade and silver-repainted parts, and measures 32 × 32 × 53 cm.
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This table lamp is model 1853, an iconic piece designed by Max Ingrand for the Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte. Its design stands out for the purity of geometric shapes, combining a spherical base and a conical lampshade in a balanced, timeless silhouette.
The lamp is made with a base in satin white opal glass and a metal shade painted white. The internal structure and the metal base have been repainted in silver. A distinctive feature is the double switch, which allows the base and the shade to be lit separately, or both simultaneously, offering remarkable lighting versatility.
The specimen is in good overall condition, preserving its original character despite repainting of some parts. The glass is intact and the electrical system is functioning, as evidenced by the presence of the original Fontana Arte-marked switch, a detail that confirms its authenticity.
Medium-high version 53/54 cm, diameter about 32 cm.
Repainted silver color, bottom part of the glass dirty with paint.
This table lamp is model 1853, an iconic piece designed by Max Ingrand for the Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte. Its design stands out for the purity of geometric shapes, combining a spherical base and a conical lampshade in a balanced, timeless silhouette.
The lamp is made with a base in satin white opal glass and a metal shade painted white. The internal structure and the metal base have been repainted in silver. A distinctive feature is the double switch, which allows the base and the shade to be lit separately, or both simultaneously, offering remarkable lighting versatility.
The specimen is in good overall condition, preserving its original character despite repainting of some parts. The glass is intact and the electrical system is functioning, as evidenced by the presence of the original Fontana Arte-marked switch, a detail that confirms its authenticity.
Medium-high version 53/54 cm, diameter about 32 cm.
Repainted silver color, bottom part of the glass dirty with paint.
Details
Specific region of origin
Milano
Glass type
Opaline glass
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Metal
Designer/artist/maker
Max Ingrand
Manufacturer/brand
Fontana Arte
Model
1853 Media
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
53 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Weight
3 kg
Colour
White
Number Of Fittings
3
Estimated period
1970-1980
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