Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti ‘Cavalieri’ Waste Paper Basket, c.1950

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Solid Brass, Lacquer.

Dimensions

H.	11.22 in;	Diam.	10.24 in;
H.	28.5 cm;	Diam.	26 cm;

Creation Date

1950

Description

A rare ‘Cavalieri’ design waste paper basket by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1950. This early ‘Horsemen’ design depicts a uniformed man on horseback with whip. The lacquered hand-coloured transfer images, along with the solid brass rim, have a lovely patina with only minor signs of use. Signed on the underside, ‘Fornasetti Milano – Made in Italy’, this is a beautiful piece for any Fornasetti aficionado!

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

328690