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Piero Fornasetti
pair of chairs from the Villa Fornasetti, Varenna
Fornasetti Milano
Italy, c. 1955
enameled steel with hand painting, brass
16 w x 18 d x 32 h inches

This rare pair of chairs were custom-made by Fornasetti during the renovations of the family Villa. The decoration was inspired by his 18th century Sicilian bed. Only four examples of this chair were made. These works have been authenticated by Barnaba Fornasetti.

Literature: Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams, Mauriès, ppg. 132-135 discuss the project, pg. 134 illustrates in situ

Provenance: Fornasetti Family, Varenna

Estimate: $15,000–20,000