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)

‘MONETE’ TRAY, CIRCA 1950, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

‘MONETE’ TRAY, CIRCA 1950, 1950

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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TIGER' TRAY, CIRCA 1960, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

TIGER' TRAY, CIRCA 1960, 1960

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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TWO PLANTERS, CIRCA 1960, 1960

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TWO PLANTERS, CIRCA 1960, 1960

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NATURA MORTA' TRAY, CIRCA 1950, 1950

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NATURA MORTA' TRAY, CIRCA 1950, 1950

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CAMMEI' MIRROR, CIRCA 1950, 1950

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CAMMEI' MIRROR, CIRCA 1950, 1950

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ADAM' AND 'EVE' COASTER SETS, CIRCA 1965, 1965

Piero Fornasetti

ADAM' AND 'EVE' COASTER SETS, CIRCA 1965, 1965

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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SIX 'ASTROLOGY' PLATES, 1966-71, 1966–1971

Piero Fornasetti

SIX 'ASTROLOGY' PLATES, 1966-71, 1966–1971

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FORNASETTI MILANO BISCOTTI PORCELAIN PLATE

Piero Fornasetti

FORNASETTI MILANO BISCOTTI PORCELAIN PLATE

Sale Date: November 5, 2023

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Strumenti da disegno' coffee table, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Strumenti da disegno' coffee table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 3, 2023

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Teste Antiche' umbrella stand

Piero Fornasetti

Teste Antiche' umbrella stand

Sale Date: October 3, 2023

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 25, 2023

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Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Sei piatti in porcellana decorata e..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 25, 2023

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15 plates from the Tema e variazioni..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

15 plates from the Tema e variazioni..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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‘Alghe Marine‘ tray, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

‘Alghe Marine‘ tray, 1950–1959

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Greca jar, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Greca jar, 1950–1959

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Orci Romagnoli ice bucket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Orci Romagnoli ice bucket, 1950–1959

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Viole ice bucket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Viole ice bucket, 1950–1959

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Seven Cupole dItalia plates, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Seven Cupole dItalia plates, 1960–1969

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Carrozze umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Carrozze umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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Alghe Marine wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Alghe Marine wastepaper basket, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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Farfalle tray, 1970–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Farfalle tray, 1970–1979

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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Two Farfalle and Ultime Notizie..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Two Farfalle and Ultime Notizie..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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15 plates from the Tema e variazioni..., 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

15 plates from the Tema e variazioni..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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Carrozze umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Carrozze umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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