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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Anitra Decorata

Piero Fornasetti

Anitra Decorata

Sale Date: October 22, 2018

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Vassoio in metallo decorato a serigrafia

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio in metallo decorato a serigrafia

Sale Date: October 22, 2018

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Vassoio in metallo decorato a serigrafia

Piero Fornasetti

Vassoio in metallo decorato a serigrafia

Sale Date: October 22, 2018

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Bordo Bassorilievo Coffee Table, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Bordo Bassorilievo Coffee Table, 1955

Sale Date: October 21, 2018

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Architettura Trumeau Bar, 1951

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura Trumeau Bar, 1951

Sale Date: October 21, 2018

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an umbrella stand

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an umbrella stand

Sale Date: October 23, 2018

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a Cammei paper basket

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a Cammei paper basket

Sale Date: October 23, 2018

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a table lamp

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: October 23, 2018

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A Fornasetti limited edition umbrella stand

Piero Fornasetti

A Fornasetti limited edition umbrella stand

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A rare large chandelier, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

A rare large chandelier, 1955

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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Bordo Strumenti Musicali

Piero Fornasetti

Bordo Strumenti Musicali

Sale Date: October 11, 2018

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RARE PROTOTYPE 'MORO' (MOOR) CHAIR, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

RARE PROTOTYPE 'MORO' (MOOR) CHAIR, 1950

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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FIORI NELLA NOTTE COMMODE, 1955

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FIORI NELLA NOTTE COMMODE, 1955

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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PAIR OF STOOLS FROM THE VILLA VARENNA, LAKE..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

PAIR OF STOOLS FROM THE VILLA VARENNA, LAKE..., 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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Tronco femminile, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tronco femminile, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Twelve Gli influssi astrali plates

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve Gli influssi astrali plates

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Architettura wastepaper basket

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura wastepaper basket

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Bighe umbrella stand

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Bighe umbrella stand

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Casette coat rack

Piero Fornasetti

Casette coat rack

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Emisfero occidentale tray

Piero Fornasetti

Emisfero occidentale tray

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Fiori tray

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Eight Cavalieri coasters

Piero Fornasetti

Eight Cavalieri coasters

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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Two Gattini accovacciati paperweights

Piero Fornasetti

Two Gattini accovacciati paperweights

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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20 Oro plates

Piero Fornasetti

20 Oro plates

Sale Date: October 9, 2018

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