Exceptional 32-Light Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Italy | c. 1958 Cut glass, polished & enameled brass, bronze. 32 x E12 Sockets. This model was originally introduced in the Italian Pavilion of the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels. This was significant as it was the first World's Fair to take place after WWII.

h. 31.0" diam. 63.0"

Condition: Good vintage condition. Recently rewired & UL listed, with new sockets added. There are some very minor scratch marks to a few of the petals of the glass which are not noticeable. No visible cracks or chips. Original patina to the brass. Some light wear to the lacquer. Center rod & ceiling plate were added later.

Notes: Exhibited: An example of this model was exhibited at Le Staze del Vetro Museo, Venice, Italy. Fontana Arte, House of Glass - 2021. Provenance: Private collection – Sicily, IT. Published:  Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa & Max Ingrand, Deboni. Fig. 322. Full page advertisement in Domus Magazine, August 1958.

Ref: 62 MI 116