Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Description:
This famous trompe-l'œil umbrella stand was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Made of screen-printed and hand-painted metal, it has a crescent shape. The decoration features a detailed illustration of colorful umbrellas, walking sticks, and boots. Every graphic detail reflects the irony and surreal style typical of the Milanese designer. It is an iconic collector's piece of 20th-century Italian design.