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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Un cestino gettacarte

Piero Fornasetti

Un cestino gettacarte

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Un vassoio della serie 'Uccelli'

Piero Fornasetti

Un vassoio della serie 'Uccelli'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Adamo and Eva coasters, set of sixteen, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Adamo and Eva coasters, set of sixteen, 1965

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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VASO 'TEMA E VARIAZIONI'

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VASO 'TEMA E VARIAZIONI'

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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PORTAOMBRELLI ‘TESTE ANTICHE'’

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PORTAOMBRELLI ‘TESTE ANTICHE'’

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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PORTARIVISTE

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Tavolo basso ‘Conchiglie’ anni '60

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Tavolo basso ‘Conchiglie’ anni '60

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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Vassoio 'Pesci' anni '60

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Vassoio 'Pesci' anni '60

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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DODICI PIATTI ‘STRUMENTI MUSICALI'

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DODICI PIATTI ‘STRUMENTI MUSICALI'

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APPENDIABITI

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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Umbrella Stand, 1950

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Umbrella Stand, 1950

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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"Palladiana" Chest of Drawers, 1955

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Tavolo occasionale mod. Chiavi, 1950–1959

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Tavolo occasionale mod. Chiavi, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 18, 2023

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Carrello pieghevole a due vassoi..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Carrello pieghevole a due vassoi..., 1960–1969

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Carrello pieghevole a due vassoi..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Carrello pieghevole a due vassoi..., 1960–1969

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Tavolo occasionale mod. Chiavi, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Tavolo occasionale mod. Chiavi, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 18, 2023

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Group of Twenty Seven Themes and Variations...

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Group of Twenty Seven Themes and Variations...

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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AN UMBRELLA STAND , 1960–1969

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AN UMBRELLA STAND , 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 18, 2023

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AN UMBRELLA STAND , 1960–1969

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AN UMBRELLA STAND , 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 18, 2023

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Piero Fornasetti

"Palladiana" Chest of Drawers, 1955

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Umbrella Stand, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella Stand, 1950

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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STUMENTI MUSICALI' BOOMERANG CHAIR, CIRCA 1950, 1950

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STUMENTI MUSICALI' BOOMERANG CHAIR, CIRCA 1950, 1950

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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‘CAPITELLO IONICO’ CHAIR, CIRCA 1960, 1960

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‘CAPITELLO IONICO’ CHAIR, CIRCA 1960, 1960

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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‘CAPITELLO IONICO’ CHAIR, CIRCA 1960, 1960

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‘CAPITELLO IONICO’ CHAIR, CIRCA 1960, 1960

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