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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Importante cassettone
Piero Fornasetti, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Importante cassettone Piero Fornasetti, 1950

Sale Date: June 27, 2022

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Twelve dishes of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve dishes of the series "Zodiaco", 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 24, 2022

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Six dishes of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Six dishes of the series "Specialità..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: June 24, 2022

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Jardiniere

Piero Fornasetti

Jardiniere "Mauro"

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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Chair Sole, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Chair Sole, 1955

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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A rare wall mirror mod. ‘Viso’, Piero..., 1960–1965

Piero Fornasetti

A rare wall mirror mod. ‘Viso’, Piero..., 1960–1965

Sale Date: June 17, 2022

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Vassoio

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni, plates, set...

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni, plates, set...

Sale Date: June 17, 2022

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Part Dinner Service, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Part Dinner Service, 1960

Sale Date: June 10, 2022

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Scaletta

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 17, 2022

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Set of Ten Piero Fornasetti Print Decorated..., 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Set of Ten Piero Fornasetti Print Decorated..., 1955

Sale Date: June 8, 2022

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Group of Ten Piero Fornasetti Print..., 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Group of Ten Piero Fornasetti Print..., 1955

Sale Date: June 8, 2022

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Rare double-sided folding screen, 1952–1955

Piero Fornasetti

Rare double-sided folding screen, 1952–1955

Sale Date: June 10, 2022

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Plaque de sérigraphie encadrée, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque de sérigraphie encadrée, 1960

Sale Date: June 22, 2022

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Plaque de sérigraphie encadrée, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque de sérigraphie encadrée, 1960

Sale Date: June 22, 2022

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Set di 24 piatti in ceramica dipinta..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Set di 24 piatti in ceramica dipinta..., 1960

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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Portaombrelli in metallo serigrafato.Prod...., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Portaombrelli in metallo serigrafato.Prod...., 1960

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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Zuppiera in ceramica dipinta oro. Prod...., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Zuppiera in ceramica dipinta oro. Prod...., 1950

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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Portaombrelli in alluminio laccato con..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Portaombrelli in alluminio laccato con..., 1960

Sale Date: June 1, 2022

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'Città di Carte' / 'Farfalle' Folding..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

'Città di Carte' / 'Farfalle' Folding..., 1960

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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'Portico con Paesaggio' / 'Angolo di..., 1956

Piero Fornasetti

'Portico con Paesaggio' / 'Angolo di..., 1956

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Dodici piatti serie Eva, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Dodici piatti serie Eva, 1960

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Cinque barattoli con coperchi disegnati , 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cinque barattoli con coperchi disegnati , 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Musicale chairs, pair, 1951

Piero Fornasetti

Musicale chairs, pair, 1951

Sale Date: May 13, 2022

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