Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers
By Fornasetti
Located in Kent, Dover
An original Fornasetti Chest "Archittetura" Produced by Atelier Fornasetti in lithographically printed hand painted and lacquered rosewood, with brass fittings, these pieces of furn...
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 a smooth lacquer.
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 a smooth lacquer. 3 of 12 produced in 2016.
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 a smooth lacquer.
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a ...
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. Lithographically printed wood Measure: Length 100 cm × depth 56 cm × height 86 cm.
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 colored. Mahogany lined drawers Plaque to drawer. Italy, circa 2017 Measures: 10...
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Ortensia
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This cabinet is hand painted, 5 of 20 made in 2015. The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th cen...
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 wall paper, as documented above. This piece features a signed Fornasetti wall paper pr...
Oak
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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 wall paper, as documented above. This piece features a signed Fornasetti wall paper pr...
Oak
Curved 'Farfalle' 'Butterflies' Chest of Drawers by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
Sumptuous chest of 3 long drawers, with a silk-screened pattern of butterflies which have been hand-coloured by Fornasetti's artisans using traditional techniques, on black backgroun...
Lacquer
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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 and lithographic transfer, printed wood, brass Excellent condition
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. This chest was produced in Milan in 1994 and is signed and numbered on the lower side ...
"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 in 1993. Flowers and butterflies emerge from a deep black background. It has three ...
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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 one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the Italian atelier's collection.
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 one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the Italian atelier's collection.
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 one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the Italian atelier's collection, desig...
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, silkscreened, painted and lacquered by hand. Decoration of a Renaissance building. ...
Mahogany, Poplar
Fornasetti Curved Chest of Drawers Leopardo in Multicolor
Located in Long Island, NY
The elegant gait of the leopard inspired the artist's imagination. Designed in the 1950s for the living room of the family villa, this exotically decorated, hand-silkscreened, painte...
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 a smooth lacquer. 1 of 24 made in 2016.
Wood
Fornasetti Acrobati Curved Cabinet
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This cabinet is hand finished, and number 3 of 12 made in 2016. The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of th...
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 lithographically printed. Mahogany lined drawers. Plaque to drawer. Italy, circa 2017 Measur...
Wood
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Ortensia
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This cabinet is hand-painted, 5 of 20 made in 2015. The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th cen...
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 Piero Fornasetti cultivated a highly original style throughout his career. Awe- st...
Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 9.5 in...
Wood
Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Porcelain Bowl Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stylish Victorian porcelain bowl sink dating from circa 1870, decorated with a timeless blue and white willow pattern transfer print. This antique sink is a beautiful basin for a...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Moroccan Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stately and rare 1900s Moroccan vitrine. This beautiful display cabinet has traditional stylized intricate geometric inlay detail, two drawers, with glass sides , doors and shelves.
Glass, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 84 in W 48 in D 0.13 in
Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of crewel work curtains Amazing bright colours Some damage to the edges and bottom corners. Shown in the images The measurement given is for one of the curtains Fr...
Wool
$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 Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
$9,400 / set
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
Steel
$86,960 / set
H 79.14 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of André Arbus wardrobes is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed by André Arbus in the late 1930s. Made out of solid oak ...
Brass
$25,508
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 20.87 in
Art Nouveau Klismos Chair by Sophy A. Christensen, Denmark, C. 1905
Located in Valby, 84
Chair of klismos form in figured birch, the broad rectangular back panel painted with a scene depicting a musician playing the aulos accompanied by a dancing female figure amid styli...
Birch, Paint
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically shaped and together with the absen...
Brass, Iron
$17,392
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen. Carefully restored in antique pink velvet and linen to ensure b...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
$6,377 / item
H 81.11 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Gold-Leaf Moro Screen with butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Moro Screen. Did you know that a group of butterflies is called a "Kaleidoscope"? The name comes ...
Wood
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Sheepskin
$2,850 / item
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Willow Linen Cotton
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
Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Limited Edition of 50 pieces DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS The New York skyline in a sofa,...
Fabric
Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
Porcelain
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.