Malachite Cabinet

Piero Fornasetti

1956
Lacquered wood, fuax malachite lithograph transfer, brass, glass

Original project by Gio Ponti modified by Piero Fornasetti. Only 3 examples were made

Manufactured in Italy in 1956, this Malachite cabinet is an excellent example of Piero Fornasetti’s craftsmanship. Created in his atelier, established in 1940, the design is inspired by an original project by Gio Ponti, reinterpreted by Fornasetti with a striking green lacquered finish and a malachite lithographic transfer. This distinctive decoration showcases the exceptional skill of Fornasetti’s artisans, making this cabinet a truly unique and elegant piece.

Marked with impressed the logo "FORNASETTI-MILANO", The example is provided with a certificate of authenticity of the Fornasetti Archive

W 80 x D 64 x H 218 cm | W 31.5 x D 25.2 x H 85.83 in