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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Piero Fornasetti (3,190 results)

Ten 'Città di Carte' (City of Cards) porcelain...

Piero Fornasetti

Ten 'Città di Carte' (City of Cards) porcelain...

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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Rare Bissona tray, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Rare Bissona tray, 1950

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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Dodici piatti in porcellana decorata e...

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Dodici piatti in porcellana decorata e...

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e...

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e...

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Specchio in cristallo colorato specchiato
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Piero Fornasetti

Specchio in cristallo colorato specchiato Piero...

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Portaombrelli trompe l’oeil mod. Pastore...

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Portaombrelli trompe l’oeil mod. Pastore...

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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A Piero Fornasetti Jar Manufactured by Bitossi

Piero Fornasetti

A Piero Fornasetti Jar Manufactured by Bitossi

Sale Date: August 9, 2022

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Citta de Carte' occasional table, 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Citta de Carte' occasional table, 1970–1979

Sale Date: March 20, 2021

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Mongolfiere' wall mirror, 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Mongolfiere' wall mirror, 1970–1979

Sale Date: March 20, 2021

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Three wooden doors decorated with..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Three wooden doors decorated with..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 22, 2022

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Umbrella stand of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand of the series "Fucili". Milan,...

Sale Date: December 22, 2022

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Mirror model

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Mirror model "Malachite a goccia"

Sale Date: December 22, 2022

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"Gatto", 1970–1989

Sale Date: December 22, 2022

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Lot comprising fourteen plates of the..., 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Lot comprising fourteen plates of the..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: December 21, 2022

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Twelve dishes of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve dishes of the series "Influssi..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: December 21, 2022

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Lot of six plates Piatti Tipici..., 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Lot of six plates Piatti Tipici..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Metal umbrella holder with screen..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Metal umbrella holder with screen..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Bust of Moor on turned ceramic plinth..., 1955–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Bust of Moor on turned ceramic plinth..., 1955–1959

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Metal magazine rack Vecchia Rilegatura..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Metal magazine rack Vecchia Rilegatura..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Lot of twelve plates Calendario (from..., 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Lot of twelve plates Calendario (from..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Lot of six plates Vecchie Navi della..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Lot of six plates Vecchie Navi della..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Lot of six plates Specialità Umbro..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Lot of six plates Specialità Umbro..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Lot of two zinc lithographic plates for..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Lot of two zinc lithographic plates for..., 1950

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Big plate Panoplie in screen printed..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Big plate Panoplie in screen printed..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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