Piero Fornasetti

(Italian, 1913–1988)

Piero Fornasetti was an Italian engraver, interior decorator, and artist. Born on November 10, 1913 in Milan, Italy, he attended and was later expelled from the city’s Brera Art Academy. He was later expelled again—this time from Italy altogether—during World War II, and went on to develop as an artist in Switzerland. Fornasetti is known for using a swath of fanciful motifs such as the sun, moon, playing cards, animals, and other Surrealist imagery. He is best known for the recurring face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, using her image across numerous works, including a series of 350 individual plates. Most of the artist’s pieces are executed in black and white—the total number of his designed objects are in the tens of thousands. Fornasetti’s other notable talent was for interior design, creating whimsical items such as umbrella stands and dressers, as well as full rooms such as the Casino Remo’s famous “Zodiac Suite,” where the walls are intricately decorated with all the creatures of the zodiac. In 1959, Fornasetti received a Neiman Marcus Award for “distinguished service in the field of fashion.'” He died on October 9, 1988 in Milan, Italy.

Piero Fornasetti Artworks

Piero Fornasetti (3,190 results)

Jardinière Mauro

Piero Fornasetti

Jardinière Mauro

Sale Date: September 27, 2011

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Cabinet, 1940

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Cabinet, 1940

Sale Date: September 27, 2011

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Umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 17, 2011

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Vasen Buonanotte, Il fumo fa male,..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Vasen Buonanotte, Il fumo fa male,..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 20, 2011

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Vasen Buonanotte (set of 3), 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Vasen Buonanotte (set of 3), 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 20, 2011

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Teller Tema e variazioni (set of 7), 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Teller Tema e variazioni (set of 7), 1955

Sale Date: September 20, 2011

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Standaschenbecher Soli e lune, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Standaschenbecher Soli e lune, 1955

Sale Date: September 20, 2011

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Schatulle Europa, 1952

Piero Fornasetti

Schatulle Europa, 1952

Sale Date: September 20, 2011

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Eve plates (set of 12)

Piero Fornasetti

Eve plates (set of 12)

Sale Date: September 15, 2011

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Libreria screen, 1953

Piero Fornasetti

Libreria screen, 1953

Sale Date: August 14, 2011

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Paravent, 1990

Piero Fornasetti

Paravent, 1990

Sale Date: June 30, 2011

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Stuhl Sole raggiante, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Stuhl Sole raggiante, 1955

Sale Date: June 30, 2011

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Stuhl Sole raggiante, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Stuhl Sole raggiante, 1955

Sale Date: June 30, 2011

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Commode Fiori nella notte, 1956

Piero Fornasetti

Commode Fiori nella notte, 1956

Sale Date: June 29, 2011

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Schachteln, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Schachteln, 1965

Sale Date: June 30, 2011

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Beistelltisch Soli di Capri, 1995

Piero Fornasetti

Beistelltisch Soli di Capri, 1995

Sale Date: June 28, 2011

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Tabourets (model Villa Varenna), 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Tabourets (model Villa Varenna), 1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2011

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Assiettes (model Astro labio) (set of 7)

Piero Fornasetti

Assiettes (model Astro labio) (set of 7)

Sale Date: June 23, 2011

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Portariviste, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Portariviste, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 15, 2011

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Themes and variations table lamp

Piero Fornasetti

Themes and variations table lamp

Sale Date: June 26, 2011

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Plates (set of 6)

Piero Fornasetti

Plates (set of 6)

Sale Date: June 13, 2011

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Piatti (from serie Specialità torinesi)(6..., 1982

Piero Fornasetti

Piatti (from serie Specialità torinesi)(6..., 1982

Sale Date: June 8, 2011

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Gettacarte, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Gettacarte, 1960

Sale Date: June 14, 2011

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Center table

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 21, 2011

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