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 SIX 1950 PIERO FORNASETTI 'CIRCO...

Piero Fornasetti

A SET OF SIX 1950 PIERO FORNASETTI 'CIRCO...

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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Grande Madrepore table, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Grande Madrepore table, 1950

Sale Date: October 22, 2017

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Sleeping Arianna mirror

Piero Fornasetti

Sleeping Arianna mirror

Sale Date: October 22, 2017

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Console table, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Console table, 1955

Sale Date: October 22, 2017

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Two 'Tema e Variazioni' table ligths, 1995

Barnaba and Piero Fornasetti

Two 'Tema e Variazioni' table ligths, 1995

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Two 'Sole' and 'Luna' brackets / ceiling..., 1995

Barnaba and Piero Fornasetti

Two 'Sole' and 'Luna' brackets / ceiling..., 1995

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Five 'Tema e Variazioni' plates, 1980–1989

Piero Fornasetti

Five 'Tema e Variazioni' plates, 1980–1989

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Tall 'Cotone' jar, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tall 'Cotone' jar, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Belle di Notte' tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

'Belle di Notte' tray, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Tigre' tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

'Tigre' tray, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Leone' tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

'Leone' tray, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Cane seduto, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cane seduto, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Cane seduto, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cane seduto, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Two 'Gattini seduti' paperweights, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Two 'Gattini seduti' paperweights, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Gatto accovacciati, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Gatto accovacciati, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Gatto avvocicciatio fiorato, 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Gatto avvocicciatio fiorato, 1960–1979

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Twelve 'Adamo' plates, 1954

Piero Fornasetti

Twelve 'Adamo' plates, 1954

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Sole' table, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

'Sole' table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Three end tables, 'Re Sole', 'Giano..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Three end tables, 'Re Sole', 'Giano..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Table, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Striscia di fiori' tray, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

'Striscia di fiori' tray, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Pennini' wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

'Pennini' wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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Small 'Cammei' wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Small 'Cammei' wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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'Mani' umbrella stand, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

'Mani' umbrella stand, 1950–1969

Sale Date: October 10, 2017

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