Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Complete Set of "Cocktail" Pattern Coasters

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A Toast to Wit: Fornasetti's Cocktail Coasters,
1950s-60s.

This complete set of eight large coasters is a quintessential example of … Read more A Toast to Wit: Fornasetti's Cocktail Coasters,
1950s-60s.

This complete set of eight large coasters is a quintessential example of Piero Fornasetti's genius for elevating the everyday with surrealism and sophisticated humor. Produced in the 1950s-60s, a golden age of home entertaining, each coaster serves as a miniature guide to a classic cocktail: the Bacardi, Gin Rickey, Planters Punch, Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Stinger, and Pink Lady.

Fornasetti’s distinct graphic style is on full display. The focal point of each coaster is an elegant illustration of the finished drink, surrounded by playful, colored depictions of its core ingredients. This artistry is juxtaposed with the practical, typeset recipe, presented in crisp black and white. More than just a surface for a glass, these coasters were an integral part of the cocktail ritual itself—a stylish prop and a functional recipe card rolled into one. They perfectly embody the era's blend of playful elegance and are a testament to Fornasetti's belief that art and decoration should inhabit every corner of life.

Diameter: 4 inches x 1/4 inch height.

Reference: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti, Page 601, #123.

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