Fornasetti....

Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti was a renaissance man of the 20th century. Sculptor, painter, interior decorator and engraver, Fornasetti's signature designs are reminiscent of fine lined engravings using  repeatedly the face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri.

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Piero's son, Barnaba, now runs the business and keeps the family home in Milan going.

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The April issue of Antiquariato magazine featured the interiors of the Milan home of the Fornasetti family.

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Fornasetti used his home as a canvas for his creativity. Here, he worked out the designs and style of his decorative items. Geometric lines combined with black and white engraved faces became synonymous with Fornasetti.

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The Fornasetti products are still recreated by hand using patterns created by Piero.

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He was a master at using found objects combined with a pop of color.

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Don't you love the applique look of the chair and desk?

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How about the dizzying combination of mosaic floor and patterned walls?

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This is essential Fornasetti.  The faux three dimensional rug paired with found objects and a fanciful chest. Do you own any Fornasetti?