Italian 'Model 2087' Glass + Metal Floor-Standing Catchall by Max Ingrand, 1950s

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A rare Italian 'Model 2087' floor-standing catchall by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from the 1950s. Its refined silhouette features … Read more A rare Italian 'Model 2087' floor-standing catchall by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from the 1950s. Its refined silhouette features a single black lacquered metal stem rising from a weighted base. A thick crystal glass plate with bevelled edges hovers like a lens, anchored by a finely knurled brass tip. Max Ingrand, a celebrated French designer and master glassmaker, collaborated extensively with Fontana Arte, an Italian lighting and glass design company, during the mid-20th century. Max Ingrand became the artistic director of Fontana Arte in 1954, a position he held until 1967. During this period, he was instrumental in shaping the company’s design direction, emphasizing the use of glass in innovative ways. Ingrand was known for his meticulous approach to glasswork, often treating glass not just as a functional material but as a medium for artistic expression. His designs for Fontana Arte combined elegance with modernity, making use of etched, frosted, and colored glass to create visually stunning and functional pieces. The collaboration between Max Ingrand and Fontana Arte resulted in some of the most iconic lighting designs of the 20th century. Condition: Great vintage condition, with minor scuffs and scratches along the base. One small mark to the edge of the glass, as shown in photos. See less