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Cool Idea: Fornasetti DVD

CasaSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:00:22 -0800

The iconic work of Italian designer Piero Fornasetti featuring the enigmatic face of soprano Lina Cavalieri has enjoyed many interpretations in the design world as of late. Now, the victorious imagery has been re-envisioned as animated art. First in a series of three limited editions, Detour Design has created an animated DVD featuring many of the over 500 Fornasetti images slowly moving and morphing into artistic shapes, meant as purely visual decorative art for your flat screen. The DVD goes for $175, which is a steep but quite arty alternative to the crackling fireplace I snatched up at Virgin Megastore for three bucks. You can watch clips of the DVD here.
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Crave Worthy: Piero Fornasetti Libri Cabinet

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:00:38 -0700

At the Jekyll & Hyde Pub in Greenwich Village, a spooky, English Gothic themed restaurant, the bathroom door is a trompe l'oeil bookcase, and always scared the be-jesus out of me when I visited as a kid. The Piero Fornasetti Libri Cabinet ($14,962) scares me too, but only because of its price. The hand-painted beaut features a design by artist Piero Fornasetti on an African mahogany frame. Though its two doors may not open to reveal a mysterious Goth powder room, they do conceal ample storage for an encyclopedia collection and your French horn. And, how can you argue with that? If you like what you see, be sure to check out the Fornasetti Rug Collection as well.

This Just In: Roubini Launches Fornasetti Rug Collection

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:30:58 -0700

Roubini Rugs has just launched a collection of 26 rugs riffed off of the work of Milanese painter, sculptor, interior decorator, and engraver Piero Fornasetti, naturally called the Fornasetti Rug Collection. The rugs are hand knotted in fine New Zealand wool, made in standard or custom sizes, and available through Neiman Marcus or Roubini. If you're unfamiliar with Fornasetti's original works, you may recognize them from reproduced versions in the form of furniture and other home accents (baskets, vases, plates); they have a playful, flippant sense of humor, and in some cases are clearly inspired by Greek and Roman architecture. "Emisfero Orientale" ($24,620) reimagines Greek mythology of constellations in golden tones, royal blue, and vivid red. "Bacio" ($8,100) pays lip service in bold graphic design to Lina Cavalieri's face. "Ortensia" ($14,100) is a tribute to nature, displaying an over-scaled hydrangea leaf on a velvety black background.

Piero Fornasetti "Bacio" Rug, 5' x 6'6" - $8,100.00	Piero Fornasetti "Coromandel" Rug, 6' x 7' 6" - $12,150.00
Piero Fornasetti "Ortensia" Rug, 6' x 8' 5" - $14,100.00	Piero Fornasetti "Occhio Tondo" Rug, 6'Dia. - $7,800.00
Piero Fornasetti "Cortile" Rug, 7'2"Sq. - $14,600.00	Piero Fornasetti "Cammei" Rug, 7' 2"Sq. - $18,400.00
Piero Fornasetti "Emisfero Orientale" Rug, 8' 3"Dia. - $24,620.00

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Love It or Hate It? Vegetariana Tray

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:15:46 -0700

The Vegetariana Tray ($1,400) was designed by Italian artist and businessman Piero Fornasetti in 1946, and is constructed from printed and hand-painted wood. Each of these trays is crafted completely by hand. I love Fornasetti's designs, and this Vegetariana Tray is no exception, but what do you think?

Love It or Hate It? Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:15:27 -0800

Since it's rainy and cold right now in the Bay Area, I've been craving a dry, stylish place to keep my umbrella. These umbrella stands ($985) feature Piero Fornasetti motifs. Do they fit the bill?