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)

An Italian 'Sole' chair, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

An Italian 'Sole' chair, 1950

Sale Date: July 19, 2023

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Umbrella Stand, Model 'Ombrelli'

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella Stand, Model 'Ombrelli'

Sale Date: July 25, 2023

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Umbrella Stand, Model 'Ombrelli'

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella Stand, Model 'Ombrelli'

Sale Date: July 25, 2023

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Tray, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Collection of seven plates

Piero Fornasetti

Collection of seven plates

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Occhi and Città di carte trays, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Occhi and Città di carte trays, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Stoviglie plates, set of two, 1956

Piero Fornasetti

Stoviglie plates, set of two, 1956

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Collection of tabletop accessories, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Collection of tabletop accessories, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Four plates, 'Giornal', 'Gentili',..., 1970–2000

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Four plates, 'Giornal', 'Gentili',..., 1970–2000

Sale Date: July 4, 2023

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Six 'Strumenti Musicali' pattern plates,..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Six 'Strumenti Musicali' pattern plates,..., 1960

Sale Date: July 4, 2023

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Six 'Astrolabio' pattern plates together..., 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Six 'Astrolabio' pattern plates together..., 1965

Sale Date: July 4, 2023

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SET OF 12 PLATES AND ONE SERVING PLATTER OF..., 1960

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SET OF 12 PLATES AND ONE SERVING PLATTER OF..., 1960

Sale Date: July 6, 2023

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SET OF 12 PLATES AND ONE SERVING PLATTER OF..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

SET OF 12 PLATES AND ONE SERVING PLATTER OF..., 1960

Sale Date: July 6, 2023

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Sculpture depicting a pug, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sculpture depicting a pug, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Twelve plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve plates of the series "Zodiaci", 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Ten plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Ten plates of the series "Calendario", 1980–1988

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Lot consisting of ten plates of the..., 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Lot consisting of ten plates of the..., 1960–1979

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Group of six plates of the series..., 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Group of six plates of the series..., 1970–1979

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Six plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Six plates of the series "Specialità..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Ten plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Ten plates of the series "Calendario", 1980–1988

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Six plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Six plates of the series "Specialità..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Twelve plates of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve plates of the series "Zodiaci", 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Lot consisting of ten plates of the..., 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Lot consisting of ten plates of the..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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Sculpture depicting a pug, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sculpture depicting a pug, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 29, 2023

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