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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Piero Fornasetti Leopard Chest of Drawers, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Leopard Chest of Drawers, 1960

Sale Date: June 5, 2019

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Two Piero Fornasetti Lithographed Wood and..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Two Piero Fornasetti Lithographed Wood and..., 1950

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Cassettone mod. Leopardo, 1953

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Cassettone mod. Leopardo, 1953

Sale Date: May 23, 2019

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Bicchiere della serie Strumenti musicali

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Bicchiere della serie Strumenti musicali

Sale Date: May 22, 2019

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nightstands and linens from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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nightstands and linens from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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mirror from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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mirror from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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cabinet from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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cabinet from the Villa Varenna, 1955

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Leopardo cabinet, 1953

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Leopardo cabinet, 1953

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Sole chairs, pair, 1952

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Sole chairs, pair, 1952

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Architettura trumeau, 1952–1958

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura trumeau, 1952–1958

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a "Leopardo" chest of drawers

Sale Date: May 15, 2019

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Paire de pieds de lampe, 1950

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Paire de pieds de lampe, 1950

Sale Date: May 28, 2019

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Table d'appoint, 1960

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Table d'appoint, 1960

Sale Date: May 28, 2019

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Soli E Lune

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Sale Date: May 19, 2019

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Scrivania mod

Piero Fornasetti

Scrivania mod

Sale Date: May 9, 2019

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Portaombrelli, 1950

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Portaombrelli, 1950

Sale Date: May 9, 2019

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Portariviste, 1950

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Portariviste, 1950

Sale Date: May 9, 2019

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Appendiabiti, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Appendiabiti, 1955

Sale Date: May 9, 2019

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Commode 'Demi-lune Léopard', le modèle créé..., 1953

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Commode 'Demi-lune Léopard', le modèle créé..., 1953

Sale Date: May 21, 2019

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Malachite cabinet, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Malachite cabinet, 1955

Sale Date: May 19, 2019

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A Piero Fornasetti

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A Piero Fornasetti "City of cards"..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 16, 2019

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Grande vassoio serie 'The fruit game, 1950–1959

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Grande vassoio serie 'The fruit game, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 8, 2019

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Un tavolino, 1960–1969

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Un tavolino, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 17, 2019

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Un portaombrelli 'Barbone', 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Un portaombrelli 'Barbone', 1950–1959

Sale Date: April 17, 2019

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