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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11 PIERO FORNASETTI EVE PLATES

Piero Fornasetti

11 PIERO FORNASETTI EVE PLATES

Sale Date: February 23, 2022

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Speise-/Kaffeeservice

Piero Fornasetti

Speise-/Kaffeeservice "Palladiana", 1950–1988

Sale Date: November 19, 2021

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11 Piero Fornasetti Eve Plates

Piero Fornasetti

11 Piero Fornasetti Eve Plates

Sale Date: February 23, 2022

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Poltrona con struttura in legno laccato e...

Piero Fornasetti

Poltrona con struttura in legno laccato e...

Sale Date: February 24, 2022

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Set di 5 piatti in ceramica smaltata con decoro...

Piero Fornasetti

Set di 5 piatti in ceramica smaltata con decoro...

Sale Date: February 24, 2022

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Tema E Variazioni (Themes & Variations)..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Tema E Variazioni (Themes & Variations)..., 1960

Sale Date: February 23, 2022

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2 chairs, 2 armchairs 'Tema e variazioni

Piero Fornasetti

2 chairs, 2 armchairs 'Tema e variazioni

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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2 'Strumenti musicali' bookends, 1958

Piero Fornasetti

2 'Strumenti musicali' bookends, 1958

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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4 'Tema e variazioni' plates, 1980–1989

Piero Fornasetti

4 'Tema e variazioni' plates, 1980–1989

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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7 'Cupole d'Italia' plates, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

7 'Cupole d'Italia' plates, 1950–1959

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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Monete siracusane' ice bucket, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Monete siracusane' ice bucket, 1950–1969

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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Fornasetti, Piero - Tray, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Fornasetti, Piero - Tray, 1950

Sale Date: February 9, 2022

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Fornasetti, Piero - Set, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Fornasetti, Piero - Set, 1950

Sale Date: February 9, 2022

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Fornasetti, Piero - Set, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Fornasetti, Piero - Set, 1950

Sale Date: February 9, 2022

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Strumenti musicali occasional table, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Strumenti musicali occasional table, 1960

Sale Date: January 27, 2022

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A hand painted porcelain duck tureen

Piero Fornasetti

A hand painted porcelain duck tureen

Sale Date: January 27, 2022

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'Libreria', a Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988)..., 1980

Piero Fornasetti

'Libreria', a Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988)..., 1980

Sale Date: October 13, 2021

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Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) Casa con...

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) Casa con...

Sale Date: December 22, 2021

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A set of twelve Specialità Milanese..., 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

A set of twelve Specialità Milanese..., 1960–1970

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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A transfer printed and brass bound..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

A transfer printed and brass bound..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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Ice bucket with lid model Blasone, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Ice bucket with lid model Blasone, 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 20, 2021

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Twelve dishes of the series

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Twelve dishes of the series "Zodiaci"

Sale Date: December 17, 2021

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Trompe l'oeil umbrella stand model

Piero Fornasetti

Trompe l'oeil umbrella stand model "Levriero...

Sale Date: December 17, 2021

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Porta ombrelli, 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Porta ombrelli, 1970–1979

Sale Date: December 16, 2021

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