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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Sechs Teller 'Mongolfiere', 1952

Piero Fornasetti

Sechs Teller 'Mongolfiere', 1952

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Tablett 'Grappolo'

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett 'Grappolo'

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Tablett 'Città di Carte'

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett 'Città di Carte'

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Tablett 'Gioielli' 1950er Jahre

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett 'Gioielli' 1950er Jahre

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Schirmständer 'Pelle di Leopardo'

Piero Fornasetti

Schirmständer 'Pelle di Leopardo'

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Großes Tablett 'Fette d'Arancia'

Piero Fornasetti

Großes Tablett 'Fette d'Arancia'

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Konvolut: Drei Tellerchen 'Profili Romani' und...

Piero Fornasetti

Konvolut: Drei Tellerchen 'Profili Romani' und...

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Zwei Zigarettenschatullen, 1950–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Zwei Zigarettenschatullen, 1950–1969

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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Zehn Mokkatassen Cammei' mit Untertellern

Piero Fornasetti

Zehn Mokkatassen Cammei' mit Untertellern

Sale Date: September 22, 2015

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4 panel screen

Piero Fornasetti

4 panel screen

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Procuratie Venetian blinds, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Procuratie Venetian blinds, 1960

Sale Date: September 24, 2015

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Roman Coins Occasional Table, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Roman Coins Occasional Table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Camei Umbrella Holder, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Camei Umbrella Holder, 1955

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Butterflies Occasional Table, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Butterflies Occasional Table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Plafonnier « Pieuvre marine », 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Plafonnier « Pieuvre marine », 1950

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Ein Paar grosse Deckeldosen, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Ein Paar grosse Deckeldosen, 1960

Sale Date: May 21, 2015

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Kleiderständer, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Kleiderständer, 1950

Sale Date: May 21, 2015

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Musicali chair, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Musicali chair, 1950

Sale Date: June 16, 2015

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Trumeau Architettura, 1997

Piero Fornasetti

Trumeau Architettura, 1997

Sale Date: July 3, 2015

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STRUMENTI MUSICALI E UCCELLI, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

STRUMENTI MUSICALI E UCCELLI, 1950

Sale Date: June 29, 2015

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Lot de 11 assiettes

Piero Fornasetti

Lot de 11 assiettes

Sale Date: June 24, 2015

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Miroir ovale Laiton et tissu Vers 1960 H_33 cm...

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Miroir ovale Laiton et tissu Vers 1960 H_33 cm...

Sale Date: June 23, 2015

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Miroir circulaire, 1958

Piero Fornasetti

Miroir circulaire, 1958

Sale Date: June 23, 2015

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Lampe cylindre, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Lampe cylindre, 1950

Sale Date: June 22, 2015

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