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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A set of three Fornasetti 'Astrolabio' plates, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

A set of three Fornasetti 'Astrolabio' plates, 1965

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Group of Table Accessories, designed circa 1950s

Piero Fornasetti

Group of Table Accessories, designed circa 1950s

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Four Trays, designed circa 1955-60

Piero Fornasetti

Four Trays, designed circa 1955-60

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Set of Five 'Città di Carte' Plates, designed...

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Set of Five 'Città di Carte' Plates, designed...

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Set of Six 'Arcimboldesca' Plates, designed...

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Set of Six 'Arcimboldesca' Plates, designed...

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Set of Twenty-Four 'Adam and Eve' Plates,...

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Set of Twenty-Four 'Adam and Eve' Plates,...

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Set of Ten 'Tema e Variazioni' Plates, designed...

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Set of Ten 'Tema e Variazioni' Plates, designed...

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Occasional Table - c.1950, 1950

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Occasional Table - c.1950, 1950

Sale Date: May 7, 2022

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A set of eight small ceramic dishes by..., 1970

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A set of eight small ceramic dishes by..., 1970

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Set of Twelve Plates from the 'Specialità..., 1960

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Set of Twelve Plates from the 'Specialità..., 1960

Sale Date: May 4, 2022

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Cards & Flowers Tray, 1950's, 1950

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Cards & Flowers Tray, 1950's, 1950

Sale Date: April 29, 2022

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'Musical Instruments', 1950's, 1950

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'Musical Instruments', 1950's, 1950

Sale Date: April 29, 2022

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Otto piatti-calendario, dal 1968 al 1975, 1968–1975

Piero Fornasetti

Otto piatti-calendario, dal 1968 al 1975, 1968–1975

Sale Date: April 28, 2022

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Piero Fornasetti Printed Wood Cabinet,..., 1975–1999

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Printed Wood Cabinet,..., 1975–1999

Sale Date: April 21, 2022

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Uno specchio da parete, anni '50-'60, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Uno specchio da parete, anni '50-'60, 1950–1969

Sale Date: April 27, 2022

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Un paravento con decoro 'Pompeiana',..., 1960–1969

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Un paravento con decoro 'Pompeiana',..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 27, 2022

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Sun King coffee table

Piero Fornasetti

Sun King coffee table

Sale Date: April 21, 2022

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Uccelli Calligrafici plates, set of eight, 1962

Piero Fornasetti

Uccelli Calligrafici plates, set of eight, 1962

Sale Date: April 21, 2022

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Vassoio della serie Velieri, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio della serie Velieri, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 13, 2022

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Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 13, 2022

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Appendiabiti in ferro battuto laccato,..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Appendiabiti in ferro battuto laccato,..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 13, 2022

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Grande vassoio ovale con decoro serigrafato, 1960

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Grande vassoio ovale con decoro serigrafato, 1960

Sale Date: April 12, 2022

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Cinque piatti serie Pesci in porcellana con..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Cinque piatti serie Pesci in porcellana con..., 1950

Sale Date: April 12, 2022

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Pied de lampe dit

Piero Fornasetti

Pied de lampe dit "Montgolfières"- circa 1980, 1980

Sale Date: April 12, 2022

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