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 set of twelve plates, 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

A set of twelve plates, 1960–1970

Sale Date: June 26, 2018

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A four fold screen, 1954

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A four fold screen, 1954

Sale Date: June 26, 2018

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Viso di donna

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Viso di donna

Sale Date: June 16, 2018

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Floor Standing Candelabra

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Floor Standing Candelabra

Sale Date: June 6, 2018

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SET OF

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SET OF "ADAM" AND "EVE" PLATES, MILAN, ITALY, 1960

Sale Date: June 4, 2018

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Cammei occasional table, 1950–1959

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Cammei occasional table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 6, 2018

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La Stanza Metafisica (Metaphysical Room), 1958

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La Stanza Metafisica (Metaphysical Room), 1958

Sale Date: June 6, 2018

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Eva Plates, set of twelve, 1955

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Eva Plates, set of twelve, 1955

Sale Date: April 16, 2018

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Citta de Carte Folding Screen, 1950

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Citta de Carte Folding Screen, 1950

Sale Date: April 16, 2018

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Cammei mirror, 1950

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Cammei mirror, 1950

Sale Date: June 7, 2018

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Obelischi folding screen, 1950

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Obelischi folding screen, 1950

Sale Date: June 7, 2018

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Hanging lamp, 1950–1959

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Hanging lamp, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 17, 2018

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Hanging lamp, 1950–1959

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Hanging lamp, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 17, 2018

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Portabastoni Piede Romano in due elementi..., 1960

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Portabastoni Piede Romano in due elementi..., 1960

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Portabastoni Piede Romano in due elementi..., 1960

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Portabastoni Piede Romano in due elementi..., 1960

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Importante cassettone mod Architettura

Piero Fornasetti

Importante cassettone mod Architettura

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Tavolo con struttura in legno laccato e..., 1960

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Tavolo con struttura in legno laccato e..., 1960

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Vassoio in metallo con piano serigrafato, 1960

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Vassoio in metallo con piano serigrafato, 1960

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Ceramica smaltata, 1960

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Ceramica smaltata, 1960

Sale Date: May 15, 2018

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Due sedie

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Sale Date: May 10, 2018

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Tavolo

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Sale Date: May 10, 2018

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Servomuto, 1960

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Servomuto, 1960

Sale Date: May 10, 2018

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Portariviste, 1960

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Portariviste, 1960

Sale Date: May 10, 2018

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Lampada da tavolo Metallo smaltato, tessuto

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Lampada da tavolo Metallo smaltato, tessuto

Sale Date: May 10, 2018

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