Pouffe - upholstered in vintage Fornasetti fabric - Wood, foam rubber, fabric - Brown bookcase.
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Elegant wooden and upholstered pouf with a brown and beige trompe-l'œil “Libreria” fabric motif, dimensions 51 × 41 × 42 cm, made in Italy, dating 2000–2010, in very good condition with rare use and slight age-related wear, artisanal piece crafted with original 1990s vintage fabric (not a Fornasetti production).
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Elegant pouf footstool with a timelessly elegant and sophisticated charm, upholstered in precious upholstery fabric characterized by the iconic trompe-l'œil Libreria motif in brown and beige tones, made famous by master Piero Fornasetti.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
The solid structure with refined turned legs in solid wood is finished in a light natural walnut shade that enhances the wood grain: lighter nuances have been applied to emphasize the antiqued effect.
The absolute protagonist is the fabric. The fascinating trompe-l'œil "Libreria" print, a cornerstone of Fornasetti’s poetic, transforms the seat into a miniature ancient library. The book spines, meticulously detailed in beige, brown and black tones, evoke cultured and mysterious atmospheres. The cotton satin weave texture catches and reflects light, highlighting the depth and contrasts of the design.
The pouf is crafted with artisanal mastery: the corners are decorated with an elegant detail of burnished metal studs applied by hand, giving a sartorial and vintage touch.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
Very solid and stable structure, comfortable padding and completely refurbished.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
Dimensions in cm
Width 51
Depth 41
Height 42
It is not a Fornasetti production, nor a counterfeit and not in the brand’s style: it is an artisanal creation made with original vintage fabric from the 1990s.
Colors may vary depending on the different digital devices used.
Elegant pouf footstool with a timelessly elegant and sophisticated charm, upholstered in precious upholstery fabric characterized by the iconic trompe-l'œil Libreria motif in brown and beige tones, made famous by master Piero Fornasetti.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
The solid structure with refined turned legs in solid wood is finished in a light natural walnut shade that enhances the wood grain: lighter nuances have been applied to emphasize the antiqued effect.
The absolute protagonist is the fabric. The fascinating trompe-l'œil "Libreria" print, a cornerstone of Fornasetti’s poetic, transforms the seat into a miniature ancient library. The book spines, meticulously detailed in beige, brown and black tones, evoke cultured and mysterious atmospheres. The cotton satin weave texture catches and reflects light, highlighting the depth and contrasts of the design.
The pouf is crafted with artisanal mastery: the corners are decorated with an elegant detail of burnished metal studs applied by hand, giving a sartorial and vintage touch.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
Very solid and stable structure, comfortable padding and completely refurbished.
A cultured and scenographic piece of furniture, perfect for enriching a study, a reading corner next to a leather armchair, or a classy living room.
Dimensions in cm
Width 51
Depth 41
Height 42
It is not a Fornasetti production, nor a counterfeit and not in the brand’s style: it is an artisanal creation made with original vintage fabric from the 1990s.
Colors may vary depending on the different digital devices used.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Brown bookcase.
Country of origin
Italy
Model
upholstered in vintage Fornasetti fabric
Material
Wood, foam rubber, fabric
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
42 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
41 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
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