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

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

Piero Fornasetti

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

Sale Date: June 29, 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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Six 'Strumenti Musicali' pattern plates,..., 1960

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

Sale Date: July 4, 2023

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

Piero Fornasetti

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

Sale Date: July 4, 2023

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Stuhl 'Sole' / 'Sonne', Entwurf Piero..., 1999

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Stuhl 'Sole' / 'Sonne', Entwurf Piero..., 1999

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Schirmständer 'Trompe l'oeil Rovine',..., 1990–1999

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Schirmständer 'Trompe l'oeil Rovine',..., 1990–1999

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Blumentopf in Form in einer Büste eines , 1950–1999

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Blumentopf in Form in einer Büste eines , 1950–1999

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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"Sole"-Beistelltisch, Entwurf Piero..., 1990–1999

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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"Sole"-Beistelltisch, Entwurf Piero Fornasetti,...

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Blumentopf in Form in einer Büste eines , 1950–1999

Piero Fornasetti

Blumentopf in Form in einer Büste eines , 1950–1999

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Schirmständer 'Trompe l'oeil Rovine', Piero...

Piero Fornasetti

Schirmständer 'Trompe l'oeil Rovine', Piero...

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Stuhl 'Sole' / 'Sonne', Entwurf Piero...

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Stuhl 'Sole' / 'Sonne', Entwurf Piero...

Sale Date: June 22, 2023

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Pedestal table, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Pedestal table, 1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2023

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Pedestal table, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Pedestal table, 1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2023

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Plateau “Civette”

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Plateau “Civette”

Sale Date: June 17, 2023

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Plateau “Civette”

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Plateau “Civette”

Sale Date: June 17, 2023

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Tavolo basso

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Sale Date: June 14, 2023

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Tavolo basso

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 14, 2023

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Piero Fornasetti

"Piccolo Coromandel" cabinet

Sale Date: June 8, 2023

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Suite de 12 assiettes modèle «Farfalle» en..., 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Suite de 12 assiettes modèle «Farfalle» en..., 1955

Sale Date: June 15, 2023

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Suite de 12 assiettes modèle «Farfalle» en..., 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Suite de 12 assiettes modèle «Farfalle» en..., 1955

Sale Date: June 15, 2023

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Tavola Apparecchiata (Set Table)' Dining..., 1970

Piero Fornasetti

Tavola Apparecchiata (Set Table)' Dining..., 1970

Sale Date: June 15, 2023

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A "Bicchieri di Boemia" tray, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2023

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Piero Fornasetti

A "Bicchieri di Boemia" tray, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2023

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