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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Piero Fornasetti

"Casa Con Colonne" Umbrella Stand, 1900–1999

Sale Date: October 16, 2016

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Midcentury Piero Fornasetti; Double Sided..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Midcentury Piero Fornasetti; Double Sided..., 1950

Sale Date: October 9, 2016

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Conchiglie & Cornici two zinc metal lithographic

Piero Fornasetti

Conchiglie & Cornici two zinc metal lithographic

Sale Date: October 18, 2016

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BATTAGLIA NAVALE/LIBRI (FOUR-PANEL FOLDING..., 1954

Piero Fornasetti

BATTAGLIA NAVALE/LIBRI (FOUR-PANEL FOLDING..., 1954

Sale Date: September 27, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Folding Luggage Stand

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Folding Luggage Stand

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Mirror

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Mirror

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Magazine Rack

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Magazine Rack

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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2 Piero Fornasetti Lamps

Piero Fornasetti

2 Piero Fornasetti Lamps

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Pair of Piero Fornasetti Lamps

Piero Fornasetti

Pair of Piero Fornasetti Lamps

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Table Lamp

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Table Lamp

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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Sole chair, 1990–1999

Piero Fornasetti

Sole chair, 1990–1999

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Capitello Ionico chair, 1980

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello Ionico chair, 1980

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Strumenti Musicali umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Strumenti Musicali umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Teatro umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Teatro umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Bassorilievo magazine rack, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Bassorilievo magazine rack, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Ombrelli umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Ombrelli umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Firenze umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Firenze umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Two cigarette cases, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Two cigarette cases, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Constantinopoli tray, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Constantinopoli tray, 1950–1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti Mirror

Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti Mirror

Sale Date: September 24, 2016

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VASE/JARDINIERE, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

VASE/JARDINIERE, 1950

Sale Date: August 28, 2016

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Moda Femminile table lamp, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Moda Femminile table lamp, 1950

Sale Date: August 11, 2016

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Sconce, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: August 2, 2016

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