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 (3,190 results)

Raggiera, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Raggiera, 1950

Sale Date: March 17, 2016

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Moro, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: March 17, 2016

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PAIR OF LYRE CHAIRS, 1951

Piero Fornasetti

PAIR OF LYRE CHAIRS, 1951

Sale Date: March 2, 2016

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EVA Plates, Set of 12

Piero Fornasetti

EVA Plates, Set of 12

Sale Date: February 20, 2016

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Mirror

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Sale Date: February 20, 2016

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Katze, 1980–1989

Piero Fornasetti

Katze, 1980–1989

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Acht Tellerchen Banca Unione, 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Acht Tellerchen Banca Unione, 1970–1979

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Sechs Teller Alfa Romeo, 1970

Piero Fornasetti

Sechs Teller Alfa Romeo, 1970

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Sechs Teller Martini & Rossi, 1968–1973

Piero Fornasetti

Sechs Teller Martini & Rossi, 1968–1973

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Acht Tellerchen Adam, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Acht Tellerchen Adam, 1965

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Drei Cocktailschälchen und sieben..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Drei Cocktailschälchen und sieben..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Schirmständer Cappelli, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Schirmständer Cappelli, 1955

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Zwei Zigarettenschatullen Pipe con Fiore,..., 2001

Piero Fornasetti

Zwei Zigarettenschatullen Pipe con Fiore,..., 2001

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Tablett Monete, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett Monete, 1950–1959

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Beistelltisch Fette dArancia, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Beistelltisch Fette dArancia, 1950–1960

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Tablett Città di Carte, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett Città di Carte, 1950–1960

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Tablett Viso di Donna, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett Viso di Donna, 1950–1960

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Drei Zigarettenschachteln Strumenti Musicali , 1995

Piero Fornasetti

Drei Zigarettenschachteln Strumenti Musicali , 1995

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Drei Blumenübertöpfe Anitre, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Drei Blumenübertöpfe Anitre, 1960–1969

Sale Date: February 24, 2016

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Piero Fornasetti

"Moor" Chair, 2005

Sale Date: February 8, 2016

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A rectangular metal tray and eight small faience

Piero Fornasetti

A rectangular metal tray and eight small faience

Sale Date: January 25, 2016

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Coffee table, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Coffee table, 1950

Sale Date: January 16, 2016

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Scaletta, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Scaletta, 1955

Sale Date: January 21, 2016

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Parte di decorazione originariamente, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Parte di decorazione originariamente, 1950

Sale Date: December 17, 2015

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