Fontana Arte model 2461 coffee table with rare etched glass top by Max Ingrand, Italy, 1960s
Max Ingrand
Fontana Arte model 2461 coffee table with rare etched glass top by Max Ingrand, Italy, 1960s
This Fontana Arte model 2461 coffee table has a rare, hand-etched glass top designed by Max Ingrand. The thick, bevelled glass carries a series of large and small kaleidoscopic rosettes in varying sizes. The patterns look like dahlias or sunflowers, and the fine radiating lines catch the light and appear to change with every angle. The glass rests on a sturdy frame of dark, richly toned wood with chunky square legs. Together, the glass and wood show the Italian mid-century taste for refined materials and artisanal craft.
The low, elongated proportions make this a striking centrepiece for a living room, lounge, hotel or boutique interior. It pairs well with Italian modernist, Scandinavian and contemporary pieces and works equally well as a sculptural object in a collector's interior.
Dimensions
- Height: 32.5 cm / 12.8 in
- Width: 57 cm / 22.4 in
- Depth: 123 cm / 48.4 in
About the designer: Max Ingrand (1908–1969)
Max Ingrand was a French glass artist, designer and architect-decorator, best known for his stained glass and his work in etched and engraved glass. After the Second World War he worked on the restoration and creation of stained glass windows for major French churches and public buildings. In 1954 he became artistic director of Fontana Arte in Milan, a post he held until 1967. There he designed celebrated lighting, mirrors, tables and glass objects, including the iconic 2364 and 2360 table lamps and the 2092 wall light. His work balances technical mastery of glass, a French sense of elegance and Italian modernism.
About Fontana Arte
Fontana Arte was founded in Milan in 1932 by Luigi Fontana, with Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa as key early artistic figures. It became one of Italy's most influential producers of glass furniture, lighting and decorative objects, known for bent, etched and sandblasted glass, brass details and refined craftsmanship. Pieces by Ponti, Chiesa, Ingrand and Gae Aulenti are held in museum collections and sought after by collectors worldwide.
Throughout his career, Ingrand created numerous iconic pieces of furniture and lighting, and this coffee table is no exception. With its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship, it is a true testament to Ingrand's talent and vision.
So if you're looking for a statement piece that is both beautiful and functional, look no further than the mid-century modern wooden frame glass top coffee table designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. With its rare etched sunflower design and rich history, it's sure to become a treasured addition to any home.
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