Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1958

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A rare asymmetrical wall mirror designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in 1958, consisting of an asymmetrical outer mirror … Read more A rare asymmetrical wall mirror designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in 1958, consisting of an asymmetrical outer mirror in antique rose-tinted glass that frames a suspended central mirror which appears to float within the composition. The two elements are held together by brass hooks. The layered structure of the mirrors enhances depth and light, lending it an elegant lightness.
The back retains the original wooden panelling and bears the original Luigi Fontana label. A celebrated master of art glass, Max Ingrand grew up admiring the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, his first real source of inspiration. He was artistic director of FontanaArte from 1954, for a decade. During those years, he designed true design classics, such as the Fontana table lamp, still one of the best sellers of the company whose name he bears. Trained at the School of Fine Arts in Paris, he directed his specialization toward the decorative arts, under the guidance of great artists such as Jacques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. He has created numerous stained glass projects for religious buildings, hotels, public environments and has been awarded La Legion d'Honneur in France. This piece has an attribution mark,
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