Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers
By Fornasetti
Located in Kent, Dover
An original Fornasetti Chest "Archittetura" Produced by Atelier Fornasetti in lithographically
Beech
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Notturno Color, 2015
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This curved cabinet has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Citta di Carte
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This curved cabinet has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Citta Che Si Rispecchia
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This curved cabinet has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk
Chrome
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 22.05 in
Barnaba Fornasetti curved chest of drawers "Palladiana", Italy 2017
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Barnaba Fornasetti curved chest of drawers "Palladiana", black and ivory, Italy 2017
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 39.38 in D 21.86 in
Barnaba Fornasetti Curved “Leopardo” Commode with Three Drawers, Italy, 2017
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A curved “Leopardo” commode by Atelier Fornasetti. Lacquered, lithographically printed and hand
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Ortensia
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works
Wood
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H 54.34 in W 36.23 in L 54.34 in
Curved 1930s Small Wardrobe or Cabinet with Fornasetti Reflesso Design
By Fornasetti
Located in Paris, France
Stunning vintage 1930s wardrobe restyled in our studio and embellished with Fornasetti designed
Oak
Sold
H 54.34 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Curved 1930s Small Wardrobe or Cabinet with Fornasetti Reflesso Design
By Fornasetti
Located in Paris, France
Stunning vintage 1930s wardrobe restyled in our studio and embellished with Fornasetti designed
Oak
Curved 'Farfalle' 'Butterflies' Chest of Drawers by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
-coloured by Fornasetti's artisans using traditional techniques, on black background, finished in high gloss
Lacquer
Sold
H 32 in W 39 in D 22 in
Comode By Piero Fornasetti. Curved Palladiana Chest N°2/3 20013, Milano, Italia, 2013
By Fornasetti
Located in Girona, Spain
Comode by Piero Fornasetti. Curved palladiana chest N°2/3 20013, Milano, Italy, 2013 Hand-painted
Palladiana Curved Front Chest of Drawers by Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome chest of drawers with brass hardware, the "Palladiana", designed by Piero Fornasetti
"Fiori della Notte" Curved Chest of Drawers by Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
One of the less known dressers designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 50's. This one has been created
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H 51.19 in W 36.23 in D 13 in
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Coromandel Hand Colored Wood Special Edition
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The curved cabinet shape was designed by Barnaba Fornasetti in 2003 and now it can be considered
Wood
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H 51.19 in W 36.23 in D 13 in
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Palazzo Architectural Motif Black and White Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The curved cabinet shape was designed by Barnaba Fornasetti in 2003 and now it can be considered
Wood
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H 51.19 in W 36.23 in D 13 in
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Città che si rispecchia Black and White Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The curved cabinet shape was designed by Barnaba Fornasetti in 2003 and now it can be considered
Wood
Vintage Curved Chest of Drawers Architettura by Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage curved chest of drawers Architettura by Fornasetti Iconic Fornasetti Architettura model
Mahogany, Poplar
Fornasetti Curved Chest of Drawers Leopardo in Multicolor
Located in Long Island, NY
wooden dresser was one of Piero Fornasetti's favourite creations. Any minor discrepancies between
Wood
Fornasetti Zebra Curved Cabinet
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This curved cabinet has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with
Wood
Fornasetti Acrobati Curved Cabinet
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his
Wood
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H 32.49 in W 39.38 in D 21.86 in
Barnaba Fornasetti Curved “Palladiana” Commode with Three Drawers, Italy, 2017
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A curved “Palladiana” Commode by Atelier Fornasetti White and black. Lacquered and
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Ortensia
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Gerusalemme Di Notte Color
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This cabinet is number 5 of 6 made in 2014. The Italian painter, sculptor, craftsman, and decorator
Wood
$6,624 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$1,976Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$3,319
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Oak
$7,500
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Red
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. Cushion cover material: Silk The inner is included Size: 2...
Silk
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric featuring ball feet and added bolsters.
Fabric, Wood
$16,351
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
Velvet, Walnut
Bleeding Hearts Pillow in Red 24 x 24"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bleeding Hearts by Peg Norriss. Bleeding Hearts derives its delicate floral motif from a painting by artist Clare Rojas. Clean and contemporary, graphic and fres...
Cotton
$5,530 / item
H 30.12 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA) Made in Italy With its sculptural...
Sheepskin
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Nettle Linen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
Cesare Lacca, two-seater conversation sofa
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2605 Cesare Lacca Two-seater conversation sofa upholstered in cardinal red velvet. Italian manufacture ca. 1950.
Velvet
$6,118 / item
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Large Ochre Brenta Nightstand with bird
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
The Brenta Nightstand is one of our most beloved pieces - and it's easy to see why. We adore the beautiful balance of elegant curved legs inspired by 18th century Venetian furniture...
Wood
The Italian artist, illustrator and furniture maker Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a personal vocabulary of images that included birds, butterflies, hot-air balloons, architecture and — most frequently, and in some 500 variations — an enigmatic woman’s face based on that of the 19th-century opera singer Lina Cavalieri. Fornasetti used transfer prints of these images, rendered in the style of engravings, to decorate an endless variety of furnishings and housewares that ranged from chairs, tables and desks to dinner plates, lamps and umbrella stands. His work is archly clever, often surreal and always fun.
Fornasetti was born in Milan, the son of an accountant, and he lived his entire life in the city. He showed artistic talent as a child and enrolled at Milan’s Brera Academy of Fine Art in 1930, but was expelled after two years for consistently failing to follow his professors’ orders. A group of his hand-painted silk scarves, displayed in the 1933 Triennale di Milano, caught the eye of the architect and designer Gio Ponti, who, in the 1940s, became Fornasetti’s collaborator and patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries that pair Ponti’s signature angular forms with Fornasetti’s decorative motifs — lighthearted arrangements of flowers and birds on some pieces, austere architectural imagery on others. The two worked together on numerous commissions for interiors, though their greatest project has been lost: the first-class lounges and restaurants of the luxury ocean liner Andrea Doria, which sank in 1956.
Fornasetti furnishings occupy an unusual and compelling niche in the decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic power of a vase of flowers, providing a bright and alluring decorative note. The chimerical, fish-nor-fowl nature of Fornasetti’s work may be its greatest strength. It stands on its own. Bringing the Fornasetti look into the future is Barnaba Fornasetti, who took the reins of the company after his father's death.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.