THROUGH THE CLOUDS by Barnaba

BIOGRAPHY Founded in the Fifties in , Fornasetti is a company internationally recognised for the and decoration of finely crafted pieces of furniture. The artistic director Barnaba Fornasetti, born in Milan in 1950, is the only child of Piero Fornasetti. In 1988, after his father’s death, he took over the family business that he still guides today. Throughout the years, he has faithfully built on his paternal legacy.

CONCEPT

“Through the Clouds”, designed by iconic Italian decorative Atelier Fornasetti for Wonder- Glass, takes inspiration from a daydream. Set within a custom designed brass faceted pavilion within the Istituto dei Ciechi, delicate glass clouds float above the viewer, suggesting a different point of view. Obelisks protrude from the clouds, a nod to the ancient Egyptians who worshipped the obelisk as a symbol of ‘Ra’ the sun god, creator and giver of all life. Produced by hand, “Through the Clouds” blends printed and lacquered metal with blown glass; the whimsical design and fine nature of the work awakening the love of glass that has been embedded within the Fornasetti DNA since the , and demonstrating both Fornasetti and WonderGlass’ artisanal approach and dedication to craftsmanship.

MATERIAL COLOUR FINISH

MALACHITE SMALL OBELISK Metal Malachite -

CLOUDS Blown glass White -

MALACHITE LARGE OBELISK Metal Malachite -

CLOUDS Blown glass White -

MARBALIA SMALL OBELISK Metal Marbalia -

CLOUDS Blown glass White -

MARBALIA LARGE OBELISK Metal Marbalia -

CLOUDS Blown glass White - 750 900 750 900

500 500

500 500

MALACHITE S MALACHITE L MARBALIA S MARBALIA L

DIMENSIONS WEIGHT LIGHT FITTING

MALACHITE S Ø 500 × H 750 MM 2.5 KG - MALACHITE L Ø 500 × H 900 MM 3 KG - MARBALIA S Ø 500 × H 750 MM 2.5 KG - MARBALIA L Ø 500 × H 900 MM 3 KG -