Vintage Fornasetti cushions “Gatti sui libri” — set of 3 — used

Milanese designer textiles: handcrafted cushions with cat and book motifs

This set of three cushions embodies the essence of the graphic universe of Piero Fornasetti, the undisputed master of Milanese textile design. Handcrafted from the iconic original vintage fabric, these pieces combine the poetic illustration of cats among bookbindings with remarkable craftsmanship, preserving the vibrancy of the colors and the integrity of the original motif.

📌 Unique, pre-owned item • Open for bidding

A refined set of three handcrafted cushions made using Piero Fornasetti's iconic original vintage fabric. The design depicts one of the Milanese master's most famous and beloved themes: cats on books, offered in beige and blue backgrounds.

In this set, we find cats lying down and exploring among period volumes and bindings: in the beige background version we find the ginger cat from behind while in the blue background version there is the grey tabby cat.

The cushions have been carefully crafted down to the smallest detail to highlight the central positioning of the cats; descriptive labels bearing the fabric names will be provided to guarantee their authenticity.
The fabric is in excellent vintage condition, the colors are bright and crisp, and there are no stains or tears.
Invisible zip closure on the bottom edge.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
A textile design piece ideal for collectors, lovers of designer interiors, or for enriching spaces with sophisticated and eclectic taste.

Size
Blue cat-on-books cushion, 44 x 43 cm, with a smooth blue velvet backing.
Beige cat-on-books cushion, 42 x 42 cm and 43 x 43 cm, with beige taffeta backing

The cushions will be supplied complete with their filling.

This is not a Fornasetti production, nor a counterfeit or in the style of…, it is a handcrafted creation made from an original vintage fabric.

Colors may vary depending on the different digital media used.