Wall lamp mod. 1461 by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte, 1960s

An elegant expression of postwar Italian lighting design, this wall lamp model 1461 reflects the refined visual language developed by Max Ingrand during his artistic direction at Fontana Arte. Produced in the 1960s, the piece embodies the company’s commitment to technical precision and sculptural clarity, where glass and metal are orchestrated into a composition of quiet sophistication. The structure is defined by slender brass elements supporting gently curved glass diffusers whose organic profile softens the fixture’s vertical rhythm. The layered transparency creates a subtle interplay between lightness and presence, allowing the lamp to function both as illumination and as an architectural accent. Such balance between material experimentation and formal restraint is characteristic of Ingrand’s mature production for Fontana Arte. Works from this period are increasingly recognized as historically important within the evolution of Italian modern lighting. Conceived at a time when design was moving toward greater formal purity, these pieces retain the artisanal sensitivity and material quality that distinguish Fontana Arte’s mid-century output. Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. No restorations. Provenance: Private collection, Savona (Italy). Restoration: None. Certification: Documented in Fontana Arte period advertising and catalog. Dimensions: Width 16 cm — Depth 12 cm — Height 75 cm. Ref.: L0860.