Fornasetti Studios
Piero Fornasetti, umbrella stand, Italy, 80s
Piero Fornasetti, umbrella stand, Italy, 80s
Landskronstrasse 69
Landskronstrasse 69
4056 Basel
Switzerland
The “Teatro” umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, created in the 1980s, is one of the Italian designer’s iconic creations and combines functionality with artistic expression. Crafted from printed metal, the model features the characteristic opera house motif, which is among the most famous patterns in Fornasetti’s body of work. With its illusionistic depiction of a theater box, the design reflects the designer’s fascination with architecture, stage sets, and classical imagery. The umbrella stand is a striking example of Fornasetti’s unmistakable design language and is today considered a coveted collector’s item of 20th-century Italian design.
Dimensions
Height: 57 cm | Diameter: 26 cm
Manufacturer
Fornasetti Studios
Designer
Piero Fornasetti
Material
metal
Recommendation for the purchase of vintage furniture.
Ein Designmöbel aus der Zeit ist etwas anderes als eine Reproduktion.
The furniture was perfect in our booth — we will always rent with you when we are in Basel!
