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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Ventisette piatti, 1970

Piero Fornasetti

Ventisette piatti, 1970

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Vassoio da prima colazione, 1966

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio da prima colazione, 1966

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Tre contenitori con coperchio, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Tre contenitori con coperchio, 1950

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Tre contenitori con coperchio, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Tre contenitori con coperchio, 1950

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Vassoio da prima colazione, 1966

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio da prima colazione, 1966

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Ventisette piatti, 1970

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Ventisette piatti, 1970

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Lampe à poser mod.

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Lampe à poser mod. "Castello", 1960

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Paravent à quatre feuilles 'Battaglia..., 1954

Piero Fornasetti

Paravent à quatre feuilles 'Battaglia..., 1954

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"THE TIMES" Table basse, 1980

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Paire de lampes

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Paire de lampes "Obélisque"

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Piero Fornasetti

"THE TIMES" Table basse, 1980

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Paire de lampes

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Paire de lampes "Obélisque"

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Ensemble de trente-huit assiettes, 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

Ensemble de trente-huit assiettes, 1960–1970

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A standard lamp, 1990–1999

Piero Fornasetti

A standard lamp, 1990–1999

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A standard lamp, 1990–1999

Piero Fornasetti

A standard lamp, 1990–1999

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Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Dodici piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Dodici piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Dodici piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Dodici piatti della serie Cammei, 1960–1969

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Servizio di dodici piatti della..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Servizio di dodici piatti della..., 1960–1969

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Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

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Vassoio ovale, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio ovale, 1960–1969

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