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FontanaArte
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FontanaArte was founded in 1932, one year after architect Gio Ponti was appointed artistic director of Luigi Fontana & C., a company specializing in crystal, glass, and mirror production. The new brand emerged to meet the needs of designers, artists, and decorators, offering the material and sculptural qualities of glass at a time when industrial production was viewed as a form of art. Manufacturing expertise became artistic expression, through Ponti’s vision and later collaborations with Gae Aulenti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, and many others.
Thanks to Gio Ponti’s contribution and his advocacy for cultural unity in the industrial age, art became a defining part of the company’s identity. This legacy was recognized in 1998 with the Compasso d’Oro for Lifetime Achievement and, in 2022, with the brand’s inclusion in the Register of Historic Trademarks of national interest.
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The history of FontanaArte
FontanaArte is an iconic brand in the world of lighting and interior design, with a history that has its roots in the very heart of Italian art and innovation. Founded in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Gio Ponti, two leading figures in the panorama of 20th century architecture and design, the company has always embodied artisan excellence and creativity without borders.
Since its origins, FontanaArte has been dedicated to the production of lamps and design objects that stand out for their timeless elegance and attention to detail. Over the years, the brand has collaborated with some of the most great designers in the world, creating pieces that have left an indelible mark on the history of contemporary design.
Iconic models and designers
Among the iconic models of FontanaArte, immortal works stand out such as the "Bilia" table lamp designed by Gio Ponti in 1932, an example of refinement and simplicity. which still continues to enrich environments with timeless style today. Equally famous is the Globo lamp by Gae Aulenti, an icon of 1960s design that conquered the world with its spherical shape and widespread futuristic charm.
But FontanaArte is not limited to the glorious past: it continues to collaborate with the most talented contemporary designers, such as Federico Peri, Karim Rashid, many others to create innovative pieces that combine tradition and modernity in a perfect combination of form and function. Every FontanaArte product is the result of careful research of the most suitable materials valuable products and the most advanced technologies advanced, combined with unsurpassed craftsmanship reflected in every detail.
Your style: illuminated
Entering the world of FontanaArte means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of timeless elegance and refinement, where every object is a tangible testimony of the love for design and beauty. Whether it is illuminating a living room with the warm light of a blown glass table lamp or creating an evocative atmosphere in a restaurant with imposing chandeliers with a futuristic design, FontanaArte offers lighting solutions for every need.
With a range of products that ranges from floor lamps to wall lamps, from chandeliers to spotlights, the brand is aimed at a sophisticated audience that appreciates the fusion between aesthetics and functionality. Let yourself be inspired by our collection and transform your environments into scenarios of pure enchantment, where light becomes the undisputed protagonist of your home or work space. With FontanaArte, your style will be always illuminated with class and refinement.
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