Cole And Son

A classic of the Atelier’s portfolio, the sun occupies a privileged position in the Fornasetti repertoire of natural forms and is one of the major motifs in the Atelier's visual universe.

A predilection in part justified by the fact that for years in the early 1940s, at the request of Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti designed almanacs on a lunar theme to be given as Christmas gifts.

The intricate curves and ripples of semi-precious stones and fossils appear throughout Fornasetti's work, with the hypnotic curves becoming synonymous with the Fornasetti canon.

The iconic Malachite is presented in unique luminous mineral shades as well as the arresting, Fornasetti classics for a captivating interior option.

The rolling hills of English countryside have long been the backdrop for scenes of pastoral bliss. With green vales as far as the eye can see, the Meadow is a place to enjoy nature in full abundance. Created to reflect the naturally curving moors and dales found throughout Great Britain, Meadow’s watercolours are interrupted only by a soft batikeffect wave in delicate colourings of Olive, Soot, and Buttercup, Sage & Soot, as well as the invitingly lustred metallic of Bronze & Soot.

The inspiration of this print is ‘Sole di Capri’ a design created by Piero Fornasetti in the 50s. Piero Fornasetti long had a passion for Capri and created this iconic design from his imagination, before ever having visited the legendary island. Piero eventually took the family there on holiday and, during the 1960s, also opened a temporary Fornasetti boutique on the island.

The original print is a combination of personified suns and stylized architecture, both typical of Fornasetti. The idea of pairing personified suns and clouds appears for the first time in a sketch for a headscarf that Piero drew in 1950. It is now a whimsical all-over print, bringing a unique quirk to an interior.

Every single image is a source of inspiration, a starting point that may lead to infinite variations. This is the very principle on which most of Piero Fornasetti’s work relies. Fruit has prominently sat amongst his themes and designs since the 1940s and are present on many atelier items.

Piero Fornasetti first used this motif in 1954 for the decoration of his ‘Geometrico’ screen. Variations on the chessboard theme and perceptual illusions play with the contrast between black and white.

A foray into abstract, minimal, contemporary art, without sacrificing the eccentric Fornasetti spirit.

Created from an atmospheric etching of clouds, the subtle line work and delicate detail render Nuvole one of Fornasetti's most magnificent and beloved designs. With its billowing clouds rolling across a romantic sky, Cole & Son has updated this arresting study with a unique ombré, encompassing the colour and light of an ever-changing sky. Nuvole al Tramonto is available in two colourways, Dusk and Dawn. Whilst Dawn captures the first bright light of an early morning showing soft sage clouds rise into puffs of mint and duck-egg before diffusing into a hazy blue spring sky; Dusk captures the changeful evening sky where whirls of sunset pink clouds move through muted violet before diffusing into a summery soft blue.

Each roll of Nuvole al Tramonto contains four drops that form this enchanting skyscape, creating a total panel measuring 274cm wide and 300cm high. The panel can be used as a captivating feature across one wall or ceiling, or the design can be run side by side using multiple panels to create an immersive, bold interior.
Each panel can be trimmed from the top or bottom for the desired colour focus to suit any wall height.

Often referred to as a living fossil, the Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest surviving seed plants. Its hardy nature means that its graceful, fan-shaped, lobed leaves bring a delicate beauty to even the most urban of environments.

The subdued watercoloured hues of Maidenhair transform this fossil form into a charming semi-plain print with palettes of Petrol, Blush & Mint, Olive, China Blue, and Mulberry, Ink & Alabaster Pink reecting stippled sunlight as it shines through the Ginkgo’s delicate leaves.