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.

Piero Fornasetti Artworks

Piero Fornasetti (3,190 results)

Musicale' chair, circa 1950, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Musicale' chair, circa 1950, 1950

Sale Date: February 20, 2024

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Four 'Astrolobio' pattern..., 1967–1970

Piero Fornasetti

Four 'Astrolobio' pattern..., 1967–1970

Sale Date: February 20, 2024

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A 'CORONA DI FIORI' TABLE, 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

A 'CORONA DI FIORI' TABLE, 1960–1970

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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A 'CORONA DI FIORI' TABLE, 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

A 'CORONA DI FIORI' TABLE, 1960–1970

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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LACQUERED WOODEN SCREEN, METAL DETAILS, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

LACQUERED WOODEN SCREEN, METAL DETAILS, 1950

Sale Date: January 31, 2024

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Capitello Ionico, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello Ionico, 1955

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Capitello Corinzio, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello Corinzio, 1955

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Capitello Ionico, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello Ionico, 1955

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Capitello Corinzio, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello Corinzio, 1955

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Pipe cigarette box, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Pipe cigarette box, 1960

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Casa con colonne vase, 1990

Piero Fornasetti

Casa con colonne vase, 1990

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Import-Export umbrella stand, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Import-Export umbrella stand, 1955

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Spegel, Milano, Italien

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Spegel, Milano, Italien

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Lampe à poser mod.

Piero Fornasetti

Lampe à poser mod. "Castello", 1960

Sale Date: November 30, 2023

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An 'Ombrelli e Bastoni' umbrella stand, the...

Piero Fornasetti

An 'Ombrelli e Bastoni' umbrella stand, the...

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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A 'Cammei' table lamp, circa 1960s,..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

A 'Cammei' table lamp, circa 1960s,..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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Six Dishes

Piero Fornasetti

Six Dishes "Spikes Series" by Piero..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Umbrella stand model

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand model "Architettura", 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 21, 2023

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Rare jewel-decorated storage box, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Rare jewel-decorated storage box, 1960

Sale Date: December 20, 2023

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Pannello in zinco, 1970

Piero Fornasetti

Pannello in zinco, 1970

Sale Date: December 14, 2023

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Série complète modèle «Eva» de douze assiettes...

Piero Fornasetti

Série complète modèle «Eva» de douze assiettes...

Sale Date: December 8, 2023

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Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand, 1950

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Fasi Del Sol coffee table, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Fasi Del Sol coffee table, 1950

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Fasi Del Sol coffee table, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Fasi Del Sol coffee table, 1950

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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