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

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Portaghiaccio in metallo decorato, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Portaghiaccio in metallo decorato, 1960

Sale Date: May 19, 2020

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Tavolino, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolino, 1950

Sale Date: May 19, 2020

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Tema e Variazioni plates, collection of , 1955–1965

Piero Fornasetti

Tema e Variazioni plates, collection of , 1955–1965

Sale Date: May 13, 2020

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Rare Piero Fornasetti Folding Cart, Removable...

Piero Fornasetti

Rare Piero Fornasetti Folding Cart, Removable...

Sale Date: May 2, 2020

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Piero Fornasetti & Gio Ponti Cabinet

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti & Gio Ponti Cabinet

Sale Date: May 2, 2020

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Tole Umbrella 'Cappelli' Stand, Designed by...

Piero Fornasetti

Tole Umbrella 'Cappelli' Stand, Designed by...

Sale Date: April 17, 2020

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Sun occasional table, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Sun occasional table, 1965

Sale Date: April 23, 2020

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A Rare Floor and Table Lamp, designed by..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

A Rare Floor and Table Lamp, designed by..., 1950

Sale Date: April 6, 2020

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CITTÀ DI CARTE” FOUR-PANEL SCREEN, 1952

Piero Fornasetti

CITTÀ DI CARTE” FOUR-PANEL SCREEN, 1952

Sale Date: March 31, 2020

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FOSSILI

Piero Fornasetti

FOSSILI" SIDE TABLE, 1950

Sale Date: March 31, 2020

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FIORI

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FIORI" MIRROR, 1955

Sale Date: March 31, 2020

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Occasional table

Piero Fornasetti

Occasional table

Sale Date: March 18, 2020

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Sole di Capri umbrella stand, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Sole di Capri umbrella stand, 1955

Sale Date: March 26, 2020

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Armadio Aperto screen, 1985

Piero Fornasetti

Armadio Aperto screen, 1985

Sale Date: March 26, 2020

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Paravent, Grattacielo del Rinascimento, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Paravent, Grattacielo del Rinascimento, 1955

Sale Date: March 18, 2020

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Corona di fiori' occasional table, 1950

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Corona di fiori' occasional table, 1950

Sale Date: June 19, 2020

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Musical chair, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Musical chair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: March 8, 2020

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Commode

Piero Fornasetti

Commode "Leopardo" à façade ovalisée à décor...

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Commode

Piero Fornasetti

Commode "Leopardo" à façade ovalisée à décor...

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Suite de deux colonnes en métal laqué noir, base

Piero Fornasetti

Suite de deux colonnes en métal laqué noir, base

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Pied de lampe à structure en tôle formant...

Piero Fornasetti

Pied de lampe à structure en tôle formant...

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Paire de portes de placard à façade...

Piero Fornasetti

Paire de portes de placard à façade...

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Paire de portes de placard à façade...

Piero Fornasetti

Paire de portes de placard à façade...

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Viso di donna, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Viso di donna, 1950–1959

Sale Date: March 14, 2020

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