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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Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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SERVICE À CAFÉ Grande Antico (Grand ancien), 1960

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SERVICE À CAFÉ Grande Antico (Grand ancien), 1960

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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Le Arpie Gentili (Les harpies gentilles)..., 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili (Les harpies gentilles)..., 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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Gatto accovacciato fiorato Scultura a tutto...

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Gatto accovacciato fiorato Scultura a tutto...

Sale Date: April 19, 2024

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Gatto accovacciato fiorato Scultura a tutto...

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Gatto accovacciato fiorato Scultura a tutto...

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Tray, 1955

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Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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Farfalle wastepaper baskets, set of two, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Farfalle wastepaper baskets, set of two, 1960

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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Farfalle wastepaper basket, 1960

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Farfalle wastepaper basket, 1960

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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AN 'ARCHITETTURA' DINING TABLE BY PIERO..., 1955

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AN 'ARCHITETTURA' DINING TABLE BY PIERO..., 1955

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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A PAIR OF 'CAPITELLO IONICO' CHAIRS BY..., 1950–1959

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A PAIR OF 'CAPITELLO IONICO' CHAIRS BY..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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AN 'ARCHITETTURA' DINING TABLE BY PIERO..., 1955

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AN 'ARCHITETTURA' DINING TABLE BY PIERO..., 1955

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A PAIR OF 'CAPITELLO IONICO' CHAIRS BY..., 1950–1959

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A PAIR OF 'CAPITELLO IONICO' CHAIRS BY..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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SET OF EIGHT 'TEMA E VARIAZIONI' PLATES

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SET OF EIGHT 'TEMA E VARIAZIONI' PLATES

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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SET OF EIGHT 'SEZIONE DI FRUTTA' COASTERS

Piero Fornasetti

SET OF EIGHT 'SEZIONE DI FRUTTA' COASTERS

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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SET OF SIX 'SEZIONE DI FRUTTA' PLATES

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SET OF SIX 'SEZIONE DI FRUTTA' PLATES

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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BIGLIETTA DE VISTA' WRITING TABLE,, 1950

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BIGLIETTA DE VISTA' WRITING TABLE,, 1950

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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MUSICALE' CHAIR

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MUSICALE' CHAIR

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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Obelisco, 1950

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Obelisco, 1950

Sale Date: March 29, 2024

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Portamantelli, 1960

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Portamantelli, 1960

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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Chat tigré allongé

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Chat tigré allongé

Sale Date: March 29, 2024

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Chat tigré allongé

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Chat tigré allongé

Sale Date: March 29, 2024

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Group of Fourteen Themes and Variations Dinner...

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Group of Fourteen Themes and Variations Dinner...

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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Group of Thirteen Themes and Variations Dinner...

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Group of Thirteen Themes and Variations Dinner...

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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