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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A TRAY, 'Antipasti' model, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

A TRAY, 'Antipasti' model, 1960

Sale Date: June 27, 2019

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Paravento in legno laccato con decalcomania..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Paravento in legno laccato con decalcomania..., 1950

Sale Date: June 20, 2019

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Paravento in legno laccato con decoro a..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Paravento in legno laccato con decoro a..., 1950

Sale Date: June 20, 2019

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Trumeau mod. Panoplie, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Trumeau mod. Panoplie, 1950

Sale Date: June 20, 2019

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Sei piatti della serie Specialità piemontesi

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie Specialità piemontesi

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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Tavolino con supporto in ottone, piano..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolino con supporto in ottone, piano..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a serigrafia.

Piero Fornasetti

Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a serigrafia.

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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Serviertablett, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Serviertablett, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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8 'Maschere Italiane' plates, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

8 'Maschere Italiane' plates, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Levriero afgano' umbrella stand, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Levriero afgano' umbrella stand, 1950–1969

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Case, 1950s/60s, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Case, 1950s/60s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Strisce verticali' umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Strisce verticali' umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Ricette cocktail' ice bucket, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Ricette cocktail' ice bucket, 1950–1969

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Ice bucket for Fiat, Turin, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Ice bucket for Fiat, Turin, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Malachite' tray, 1950s, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Malachite' tray, 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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Two Piero Fornasetti Corinthian Capital Chairs, 1980

Piero Fornasetti

Two Piero Fornasetti Corinthian Capital Chairs, 1980

Sale Date: June 20, 2019

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Eve: A Set of Twelve Dinner Plates, 1954

Piero Fornasetti

Eve: A Set of Twelve Dinner Plates, 1954

Sale Date: June 19, 2019

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A Six Part Set of 'Mongolfiere' (Hot Air..., 1955

Piero Fornasetti

A Six Part Set of 'Mongolfiere' (Hot Air..., 1955

Sale Date: June 19, 2019

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A Near Set of Astrological Plates, 1970

Piero Fornasetti

A Near Set of Astrological Plates, 1970

Sale Date: June 19, 2019

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Paire d'obélisques, 1980

Piero Fornasetti

Paire d'obélisques, 1980

Sale Date: June 6, 2019

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Sole, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 6, 2019

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Série de 11 assiettes modèle «Calendrier»...

Piero Fornasetti

Série de 11 assiettes modèle «Calendrier»...

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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Série de 12 assiettes modèle..., 1968–1980

Piero Fornasetti

Série de 12 assiettes modèle..., 1968–1980

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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Sculpture représentant un chat, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Sculpture représentant un chat, 1950

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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