Side table/ashtray Mod. 1776 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

Designed in the early 1960s by the French master glassmaker and designer Max Ingrand, this rare pair of standing ashtrays (model no. 1776) embodies the refined elegance of mid-century Italian modern design. Produced by the renowned Milanese company Fontana Arte, the pieces reflect a distinctive synthesis of craftsmanship and innovation in glass and metal. Each table features a fine architectural silhouette combining brass and glass elements, characteristic of Ingrand's sophisticated approach to materials. Originally conceived as multifunctional objects—serving both as ashtrays and side tables—they illustrate the harmonious integration of utility and aesthetic refinement of the era. Model 1776 was documented in Fontana Arte catalogues in the early 1960s and remains a highly collectible design, representative of Ingrand's prolific post-war production.