FontanaArte

In 1881, Luigi Fontana & C. was founded in Milan, specializing in the processing of glass, crystal, and mirrors. After participating in the 1906 Milan International Fair, the company was acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1910. Over the years, its artisanal origins began to evolve until a turning point in 1931, when Gio Ponti took over its artistic direction. It was Ponti who renamed the brand FontanaArte, adding “arte” to highlight the creative and design-driven spirit he envisioned for its future collections. FontanaArte was officially established in 1932, and in 2022 it celebrated its 90th anniversary. To mark the occasion, during Milan Design Week (June 6–12), the company’s historical archive was opened to the public. At the same time, the Stanze del Vetro museum in Venice hosted the exhibition FontanaArte. Living in Glass, curated by Christian Larsen, until July 31.