Attention Fornasetti fans! Cole and Son, the legendary English wallpaper firm, has a collection devoted solely to the designs of Piero Fornasetti. Many of the designs are quintessential Fornasetti, such as "Il Sole" and "Tema a Variazoni" (seen at top). Other designs, especially some of the floral prints, are actually rather sweet- something that I would not normally associate with him. All designs are hand screenprinted and come in various colorways. And although I don't consider myself to be a huge fan of Fornasetti's work, some of these prints may make me change my mind.
"Ex Libris"- this reminds me of Brunschwig's
"Bibliotheque" (which I posted about on Tuesday), but done in a more contemporary way.
"Fiori"
"Frutto Proibito"
"Il Sole"
"Malachite" -how fun would this be in a smallish sized room?
"Peonie"
"Riflesso"Image at top:
"Tema a Variazoni"
Thanks for the info POC! Great choice of images. I do love the "Tema a Variazoni", esp.
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This is a great find - and you are right the malachite is great. There is the most elegant pair of Fiorensetti tables here in KC with black top with a gold seashell design. They are on my "wish" list for sure, although I don't consider myself a devotee either.
ReplyDeletelove the peonies!
ReplyDeletepeak = that's Fornasetti?!! I would never have imagined! I love the Book wallpaper. Also, never noticed how beautiful his "face" was. Thanks for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteJoni aka Cote de Texas
They are all such fun!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the Frutto Proibito, Peonie and Riflesso! Do you know anything about the new Fornasetti book, interview with Phillip Starck? Not sure whether to look intoa purchase or not!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about these wallpaper designs, I have not been a huge fan of fornasetti in the past, but I have been looking for a malachite wallpaper desing for ever! thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love this bottom wallpaper! I have a hallway that needs paper, but only requires one roll, I am looking for something fabulous and interesting such as this! Or "Malichite"
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. I think (in the right room) Riflesso would look stunning. Maybe a powder room.
ReplyDeleteI could see using the Malachite paper in a lot of different ways. It is quite beautiful, and for me, unexpected from Fornasetti.
ReplyDeleteGlad you all liked them, and it's fun to see how we all have different favorites!
ReplyDeleteKatie- I did see where there is (or going to be) a new book about Fornasetti, but I don't know anything about it. May need to look into this one!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with "Tema a Variazoni" . Thanks for bringing it to my attention>
ReplyDeleteI do love the one with the dishes on it and was looking at it last week. Not sure that it works for my Moroccan home. Hmmm..
ReplyDeleteI am looking for something inspired by Fornasetti architectura fabric - ie that look. Have you seen anything?
Maryam- I can't think of anything off of the top of my head, but I'll look into it. Does anyone know of anything?
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