Scalamandre Zebras Petite Sand Lumbar Pillow

Originally designed in 1945 for Gino of Capri restaurant, affectionately known as “Gino’s” by New Yorkers, Scalamandré restored the Zebras wallcovering at this iconic Upper East Side establishment in 1973 after the walls were damaged by fire. Flora Scalamandré, wife of Franco Scalamandré, skillfully hand-drew the signature motif, which would later become the renowned Scalamandré Zebras design. This lively pattern depicts two Zebras prancing around politely placed arrows set against a lively colored ground. The playful and captivating design instantly captivated audiences, quickly joining the product line and ultimately achieving fame through appearances in notable films such as Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums”.Over time, the Zebras design expanded to include a wider range of colors and introduced as a vinyl wallcovering and grasscloth. Additionally, the motif was adapted for fabric use, both indoors and outdoors, with a resized “Zebras Petite” for enhanced versatility, and now eve