Metal wastebasket from Piero Fornasetti’s “Micione” series, 1970s

Rare metal wastebasket from the black 'Micione' collection, designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1970s

Ø 18 cm Ø 22 cm h 47 cm

The wastebasket is one of the few examples produced and is made of screen-printed and painted metal. It features a trompe-l'œil effect.

Fornasetti is an Italian luxury design brand founded by Piero Fornasetti in 1940. The brand produces a wide range of products, including furniture, wallpaper, lamps, ceramics, and textiles. These products are all characterized by Fornasetti's distinctive style, which blends classicism, surrealism, and humor.
Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist, interior designer, sculptor, and engraver, best known for his extravagant and theatrical designs. His work was inspired by classical Italian art and architecture, as well as the Surrealist movement.