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)

Cabinet, 1955

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Cabinet, 1955

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Piero Fornasetti, cestino gettacarta, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti, cestino gettacarta, 1960

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Piero Fornasetti, fermalibri, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti, fermalibri, 1950

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographed Double-Sided...

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Lithographed Double-Sided...

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An Important and Unique

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An Important and Unique "Giardino..., 1954

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An Important and Unique

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An Important and Unique "Giardino..., 1954

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"Piccolo Coromandel" cabinet, 1950

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Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

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Portaombrelli

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Portaombrelli

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Lampada da terra

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Lampada da terra

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Busto di moro con piedistallo, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Busto di moro con piedistallo, 1950–1959

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Busto di moro con piedistallo, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Busto di moro con piedistallo, 1950–1959

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Ornament, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Ornament, 1950

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Magazine rack, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Magazine rack, 1960

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Jar with cup, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Jar with cup, 1960

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Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

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Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

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Busto di moro su basamento tornito in..., 1960

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Busto di moro su basamento tornito in..., 1960

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Metal umbrella holder with screen printed..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Metal umbrella holder with screen printed..., 1960

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Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

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Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

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Vaso in forma di volto di moro in ceramica..., 1950

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Vaso in forma di volto di moro in ceramica..., 1950

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Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio serie Nastro in metallo con decoro..., 1960

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Busto di moro su basamento tornito in..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Busto di moro su basamento tornito in..., 1960

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Metal umbrella holder with screen printed..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Metal umbrella holder with screen printed..., 1960

Sale Date: May 18, 2023

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Vaso in forma di volto di moro in ceramica..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Vaso in forma di volto di moro in ceramica..., 1950

Sale Date: May 18, 2023

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