{"title":"Max Ingrand","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench glass artist Max Ingrand (1908-1969) was a leading master of stained glass, working on the restoration and renewal of many French churches after the Second World War. From 1954 to the late 1960s he was artistic director of Fontana Arte in Milan, where he designed lamps and furniture in cut, curved and frosted glass. Collectors seek his Fontana Arte lighting, notably the model 2020 floor lamp, with original glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vestige-max-ingrand-for-fontana-arte-chandelier-brass-and-opaline-glass-1955","title":"Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Chandelier, brass and opaline glass, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brass and opal glass chandelier, designed by Max Ingrand for the iconic Italian lighting manufacturer Fontana Arte, dates back to 1955. Crafted with noble materials and clean lines, this piece reminiscent of a butterfly bowtie epitomises mid-century Italian furniture. The lampshade consists of four curved opal glass blades joining at the center of the chandelier, each half-encased in delicate brass. This blend of materials produces a sophisticated and diffused light, fostering a welcoming ambiance in any interior. This chandelier has been fully restored and electrified, and is found in a beautiful condition, ready to enlighten any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterature : Vitrum, n. 100, February 1958, page 38.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand (1908-1968), French master glassmaker and designer, began his journey in the art of stained glass at Jacques Grüber's workshop. Trained at the Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, he initially restored stained glass windows destroyed during the war and fulfilled state commissions. After World War II, he reopened his workshop in Paris, emerging as a prodigy of light and transparency, as well as a talented designer. As the artistic director of the prestigious Italian lighting manufacturer Fontana Arte from 1954 until his death in 1967, he crafted iconic lighting fixtures and explored new technologies, notably introducing halogen gas lighting fixtures to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand served as the artistic director of Fontana Arte from 1954 until his passing in 1969. During this time, he left an enduring legacy of innovative design and artistic vision that continues to shape the brand's identity to this day. Fontana Arte, founded in 1932, is renowned for its pioneering contributions to the world of lighting and furniture design, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics to create iconic pieces that stand the test of time. Ingrand's mastery of materials and form gave birth to timeless creations, including the captivating \"Nuvola\" and \"Fontana\" lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58314889232766,"sku":"VST-11212405080405","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/files\/Max_Ingrand_for_Fontana_Arte_brass_opalin_glass_chandelier_1955_1_47ff733b-a3a8-4bdb-a00a-58f06486a964.jpg?v=1793013820"},{"product_id":"vestige-max-ingrand-pair-of-2240-sconces-fontana-arte-1960","title":"Max Ingrand, Pair of 2240 Sconces, Fontana Arte, 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of model 2240 wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with thick profiled crystal glass panels held in a brass mount. Ingrand, artistic director of Fontana Arte from 1954, made glass the true subject of his lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Brass, crystal glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58351356772734,"sku":"VST-MYM-50651752","price":20764.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/files\/IMG_4291_master.jpg?v=1793301701"},{"product_id":"vestige-max-ingrand-floor-lamp-model-2020-brass-and-crystal-fontana-arte-1961","title":"Max Ingrand, Floor Lamp Model 2020, brass and crystal, Fontana Arte, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Model 2020 floor lamp, designed by Max Ingrand in 1961 for Fontana Arte. A slender black stem rises from a round dished base to a patinated brass ring that frames two curved, bevelled glass panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Brass, crystal, metal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1960-1969\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58351505375614,"sku":"VST-MYM-52684022","price":15449.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/files\/IMG_5027.jpg?v=1793305854"},{"product_id":"vestige-max-ingrand-pair-of-table-lamps-frosted-glass-and-brass-fontana-arte-1956","title":"Max Ingrand, Pair of Table Lamps, frosted glass and brass, Fontana Arte, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare pair of table lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1956. Tall tapered shades in frosted opaline glass rest on turned solid brass bases that swell into a cup to cradle the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Brass, glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950-1959\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58351567339902,"sku":"VST-MYM-52818992","price":31562.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0685\/5806\/files\/IMG_4998.jpg?v=1793306034"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.monde-singulier.com\/en-cn\/collections\/vestige-max-ingrand.oembed","provider":"Monde Singulier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}