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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Container, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Container, 1960

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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Citta di Carte (City of Cards) Floor..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Citta di Carte (City of Cards) Floor..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 13, 2021

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Obelisk Lamp, 1970

Piero Fornasetti

Obelisk Lamp, 1970

Sale Date: July 13, 2021

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Venetian Blind, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Venetian Blind, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2021

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FOURTEEN DISHES BY P. FORNASETTI

Piero Fornasetti

FOURTEEN DISHES BY P. FORNASETTI

Sale Date: July 1, 2021

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A CERAMIC BOX BY P. FORNASETTI

Piero Fornasetti

A CERAMIC BOX BY P. FORNASETTI

Sale Date: July 1, 2021

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Tavolo basso, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo basso, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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Servomuto

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Porta ombrelli, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Porta ombrelli, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Vassoio, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Sole end table, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Sole end table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Sole Raggiante table, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sole Raggiante table, 1950–1969

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Métal et papier vernis, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Métal et papier vernis, 1950

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Set of six prototype dining chairs, 1950–1959

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Set of six prototype dining chairs, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Prototype dining table, 1950–1959

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Prototype dining table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Rare illuminated headboard, 1952

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Rare illuminated headboard, 1952

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Umbrella stand of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand of the series "Levriero..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: June 25, 2021

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Plaque lithographique encadrée

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque lithographique encadrée

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Plaque lithographique encadrée

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque lithographique encadrée

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Plaque lithographique encadrée

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque lithographique encadrée

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Plaque lithographique encadrée

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque lithographique encadrée

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Plaque lithographique encadrée

Piero Fornasetti

Plaque lithographique encadrée

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Série Architettura

Piero Fornasetti

Série Architettura

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Twelve dishes of the series

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve dishes of the series "Gli..., 1960–1970

Sale Date: June 24, 2021

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