Rare 'Città di Carte' (City of Cards) Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
This rare collectors item is a 'Città di Carte' (City of Cards in Italian) side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its original label. The 'City of Cards' motif is one of the most sought-after of all themes and variations designed and made by Fornasetti making this ideal for collectors and interior designers looking for something very special for their most important clients.
This drinks table is made with lacquered wood board that has beautiful artwork displaying playing cards assembled into buildings with a mountain range, blue skies and white clouds in the background and is affixed on top of a brass tri-pod base that is removable for easy and economical shipping or transport. This table has been completely restored, the top has been re-lacquered with a French Polish clear coat which protects the finish / surface and the artwork below as well adding greater vibrancy and depth to the colors and the brass legs have been gently polished. Some signs of age and patina still present which adds to the beauty of this simple yet beautiful piece.
The 'Città di Carte' (City of Cards) motif is documented in the book "Fornasetti, The Complete Universe". This rare piece is sought after by interior designers and collectors alike. Perfect piece to add a little splash of whimsy and intrigue into your interior decor. With Zoom meetings from home now a commonplace daily activity - portable side tables are so much more valuable to possess... impress your friends and colleagues with this gorgeous Fornasetti gold and black cameos side table as either your mobile device stand or a drinks table next to your chair.
This intriguing occasional table by Piero Fornasetti would work excellent as a small table to place a book or a drink on top of, and placed next to your bed, reading chair, TV chair or living room lounge chairs or end table to a sofa. Also consider as a plant stand or column to display an art piece or your favorite framed photo of a loved one. Contact us for more details on our collection of Fornasetti lamps, tables, bar carts, mirrors, umbrella stands and more.
This Pierro Fornassetti occasional table would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 20" x 19.25" Diameter
CONDITION:
Excellent condition with very light patina. We gave the top a new French Polish clear coat for greater vibrance to color and protection of the artwork and surface. Ready for immediate use.