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

Piero Fornasetti (3,190 results)

Armoire Malachite, 1310

Workshop of Piero Fornasetti

Armoire Malachite, 1310

Sale Date: July 6, 2017

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2 WASTEPAPER BASKETS, 'Striscie verticali..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

2 WASTEPAPER BASKETS, 'Striscie verticali..., 1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Two Tema e Variazioni armchairs

Piero Fornasetti

Two Tema e Variazioni armchairs

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Six Architettura cups and saucers, sugar bowl

Piero Fornasetti

Six Architettura cups and saucers, sugar bowl

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Sole table, 1980–1989

Piero Fornasetti

Sole table, 1980–1989

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Tray and three serving bowls, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tray and three serving bowls, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Micione wastepaper basket, 1980–1989

Piero Fornasetti

Micione wastepaper basket, 1980–1989

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Ombrelli umbrella stand, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Ombrelli umbrella stand, 1960–1969

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Soli e Lune ice bucket, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Soli e Lune ice bucket, 1960–1969

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Cavallieri Calligrafici wastepaper basket, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cavallieri Calligrafici wastepaper basket, 1960–1969

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Architettura table, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Re Sole tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Re Sole tray, 1960–1969

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Tre Volti tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Tre Volti tray, 1960–1969

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Giano Bifronte tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Giano Bifronte tray, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Two trays Viso di Donna and Architettura, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Two trays Viso di Donna and Architettura, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Cammei tray, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cammei tray, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Flora cigarette box, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Flora cigarette box, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Zucca bowl with lid and saucer, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Zucca bowl with lid and saucer, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Interno Teatro alla Scala tray, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Interno Teatro alla Scala tray, 1955

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Sole table, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Sole table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Teste antiche umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Teste antiche umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Viso di Donna tray, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Viso di Donna tray, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Three small side tables Re sole, Giano..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Three small side tables Re sole, Giano..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Gatto accoviacciati, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Gatto accoviacciati, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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