Pair of Wall Lamps model "1963"
Manufactured by Fontana Arte
Italy, ca. 1960
Brushed brass and satin white glass

Measurements
15 x 21 x 20h cm
5,9 x 8,3 x 7,9h in

Provenance
Private collection

Literature
Quaderni di Fontana Arte, no. 1, p. 69.

About
Created around 1960, the model 1963 wall lamps epitomize Max Ingrand’s refined balance of material, light, and proportion. Combining brushed brass with softly diffused satin glass, the design captures his mastery in shaping luminous atmospheres through simple yet sophisticated geometries. As artistic director of Fontana Arte from 1954 to 1964, Ingrand brought a new poetic sensibility to postwar Italian lighting, transforming functional fixtures into sculptural expressions of light. This pair embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that made Fontana Arte a symbol of Italian modernism.

Biography
Max Ingrand (French, 1908–1969) was a renowned master glassworker and designer, celebrated for his contributions to modern decorative arts. Born in Bressuire, France, and educated at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he studied under Jacques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier, developing a deep expertise in glass and light. Ingrand created numerous stained-glass windows for churches, hotels, and public spaces throughout France before becoming artistic director of Fontana Arte in Milan in 1954.
During his decade-long tenure, he designed many of the company’s most enduring pieces, including the Fontana table lamp, still a best-seller today. His work is characterized by elegant compositions that merge craftsmanship, technology, and light. Toward the end of his life, Ingrand was awarded the French Legion of Honour for his outstanding contribution to art and design.