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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PIERO FORNASETTI 'MORO' CHAIR

Piero Fornasetti

PIERO FORNASETTI 'MORO' CHAIR

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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PIERO FORNASETTI SEVEN 'LE ARPIE' PLATES, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

PIERO FORNASETTI SEVEN 'LE ARPIE' PLATES, 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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Two 'Trofeo di caccia' panels

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Two 'Trofeo di caccia' panels

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Rare 'Frutta e verdura' wall mirror 1950s, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Rare 'Frutta e verdura' wall mirror 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Nine 'Calendario' plates 1968-1990, 1968–1990

Piero Fornasetti

Nine 'Calendario' plates 1968-1990, 1968–1990

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Testa di Moro' vase 1950s, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Testa di Moro' vase 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Greche' series umbrella stand 1960s, 1960–1969

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Greche' series umbrella stand 1960s, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Umbrella stand 1960s, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand 1960s, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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A 'Moro' head ceramic vase by Piero..., 1960

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A 'Moro' head ceramic vase by Piero..., 1960

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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Partie de service

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Partie de service "Palladiana", se composant...

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Un portaombrelli a trompe l'oeil, fine anni '50

Piero Fornasetti

Un portaombrelli a trompe l'oeil, fine anni '50

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Un vassoio 'Cavatappi', anni '50

Piero Fornasetti

Un vassoio 'Cavatappi', anni '50

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Sun King table top

Piero Fornasetti

Sun King table top

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Astrological table top

Piero Fornasetti

Astrological table top

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Un vaso in vetro cristallo con decoro di..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Un vaso in vetro cristallo con decoro di..., 1950

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Specchio da parete mod. Nove Bolle

Piero Fornasetti

Specchio da parete mod. Nove Bolle

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Pannello in legno con decoro a decalcomania mod.

Piero Fornasetti

Pannello in legno con decoro a decalcomania mod.

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Tavolo basso con piano a vassoio rimovibile

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo basso con piano a vassoio rimovibile

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Tavolo basso pieghevole con piano a vassoio

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo basso pieghevole con piano a vassoio

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Lampada a plafone mod

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Lampada a plafone mod

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Tavolo basso con struttura in legno e piano a...

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo basso con struttura in legno e piano a...

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Portamantelli in ferro battuto

Piero Fornasetti

Portamantelli in ferro battuto

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 27, 2021

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a pair of 'Panoplie' table lamps,..., 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

a pair of 'Panoplie' table lamps,..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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