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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Tavolo della serie Architetture

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo della serie Architetture

Sale Date: December 15, 2021

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Due lampade da tavolo

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Due lampade da tavolo

Sale Date: December 15, 2021

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Vassoio

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Fruit Halves, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Fruit Halves, 1960

Sale Date: December 14, 2021

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Adam and Eve, 1965

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Adam and Eve, 1965

Sale Date: December 14, 2021

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Timbro originale.Prod. Fornasetti, Italia, 1960 ca

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Timbro originale.Prod. Fornasetti, Italia, 1960 ca

Sale Date: December 10, 2021

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Portaombrelli in metallo serigrafato con...

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Portaombrelli in metallo serigrafato con...

Sale Date: December 10, 2021

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Architettura

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Architettura" Trumeau, 1953

Sale Date: December 8, 2021

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Set of eight coasters, from the..., 1950–1969

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Set of eight coasters, from the..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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Demi lune-Tisch

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Demi lune-Tisch

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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Mongolfiera' chair, 1989

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Mongolfiera' chair, 1989

Sale Date: December 11, 2021

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Brindisi tray

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Brindisi tray

Sale Date: December 1, 2021

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Marmo di Verona plates, set of eleven, 1975

Piero Fornasetti

Marmo di Verona plates, set of eleven, 1975

Sale Date: December 1, 2021

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Mongolfiere plates, set of six, 1955

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Mongolfiere plates, set of six, 1955

Sale Date: December 1, 2021

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Città di carta produzione Bardelli

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Città di carta produzione Bardelli

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Set of Four Piero Fornasetti Transfer Printed...

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Set of Four Piero Fornasetti Transfer Printed...

Sale Date: November 17, 2021

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Piero Fornasetti Decoupaged and Painted..., 1962

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Decoupaged and Painted..., 1962

Sale Date: November 18, 2021

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Ceramic wall - tiles

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Ceramic wall - tiles

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Ensemble de portes de dressing composé..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Ensemble de portes de dressing composé..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Paravent à quatre feuilles à décor..., 1954

Piero Fornasetti

Paravent à quatre feuilles à décor..., 1954

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Scatola portagioie della serie Monete..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Scatola portagioie della serie Monete..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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PIERO FORNASETTI SIDE TABLE, 1962

Piero Fornasetti

PIERO FORNASETTI SIDE TABLE, 1962

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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PIERO FORNASETTI SET OF SIX 'LE..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

PIERO FORNASETTI SET OF SIX 'LE..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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PIERO FORNASETTI TWO ASHTRAYS

Piero Fornasetti

PIERO FORNASETTI TWO ASHTRAYS

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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