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.

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Grand miroir octogonal modèle « Fiori e..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Grand miroir octogonal modèle « Fiori e..., 1950

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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Four

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Four "Tema E Variazioni" Plates, 1960

Sale Date: March 14, 2023

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"Ombrelli" Umbrella Stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: March 14, 2023

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"Cammei" Low Table, 1950

Sale Date: March 14, 2023

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Two ceramic coasters in the..., 1960–1969

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Two ceramic coasters in the..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: March 22, 2023

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Armoire - 1955, 1955

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Armoire - 1955, 1955

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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Paire de tables de nuit lumineuses - 1955, 1955

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Paire de tables de nuit lumineuses - 1955, 1955

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Miroir - 1955, 1955

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Miroir - 1955, 1955

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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Specialità Vicentine plates, set of twelve, 1970

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Specialità Vicentine plates, set of twelve, 1970

Sale Date: March 1, 2023

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Milano, 1960 caPiero Fornasetti(1913 -..., 1960

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Milano, 1960 caPiero Fornasetti(1913 -..., 1960

Sale Date: February 27, 2023

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Set di sei piatti con decoro Ricette della..., 1960

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Set di sei piatti con decoro Ricette della..., 1960

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Vassoio con sei piattini da portata
Piero..., 1960

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Vassoio con sei piattini da portata Piero..., 1960

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Dodici piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960

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Dodici piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Tavolino mod. Semi di Carte da Gioco
Piero..., 1960

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Tavolino mod. Semi di Carte da Gioco Piero..., 1960

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Dog

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Sale Date: February 17, 2023

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Cat

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Sale Date: February 17, 2023

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Jardinière « Mauro ». Sujet en faïence...

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Jardinière « Mauro ». Sujet en faïence...

Sale Date: February 12, 2023

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Vassoio
Piero Fornasetti, 1960

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Vassoio Piero Fornasetti, 1960

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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Two table lamps, Milan, 1950 ca.Piero..., 1950

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Two table lamps, Milan, 1950 ca.Piero..., 1950

Sale Date: October 5, 2022

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"Unico" coffee table, 2006

Sale Date: January 25, 2023

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STANDARD LAMP FOR ANTONANGELI ILLUMINAZIONE, 1963

Piero Fornasetti

STANDARD LAMP FOR ANTONANGELI ILLUMINAZIONE, 1963

Sale Date: August 4, 2022

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A large tray “Uccelli”, Piero Fornasetti, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

A large tray “Uccelli”, Piero Fornasetti, 1950

Sale Date: January 19, 2023

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Tallrikar, 10 stycken, 1955

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Tallrikar, 10 stycken, 1955

Sale Date: January 18, 2023

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