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Midcentury Box in Enameled Metal and Wood Att. Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1960s

About the Item

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box attributed to Piero Fornasetti. It has a enameled metal cover and wooden inner compartment. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect desk object or gift idea. The Italian painter, sculptor, craftsman and decorator was influenced by different eras, such as the Renaissance, Classicism and the surrealism of Italian art, creating a unique, eclectic style. Apart from his collaboration with Gio Ponti for Domus magazine covers, his work is closely linked to that of Aldo Tura.
  • Attributed to:
    Piero Fornasetti (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rome, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3988138153072
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