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)

Zwei Hocker, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Zwei Hocker, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 9, 2014

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Porte parapluie Doberman

Piero Fornasetti

Porte parapluie Doberman

Sale Date: December 5, 2014

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Screen (4 panel screen), 1998

Piero Fornasetti

Screen (4 panel screen), 1998

Sale Date: December 16, 2014

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6 Teller Pesci, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

6 Teller Pesci, 1955

Sale Date: November 22, 2014

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Architettura Secretary Bookcase, designed,..., 1951

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Architettura Secretary Bookcase, designed,..., 1951

Sale Date: November 18, 2014

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Un pannello Gerusalemme, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Un pannello Gerusalemme, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 30, 2014

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Viole sparse paper basket, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Viole sparse paper basket, 1950

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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Viole del Pensiero umbrella stand, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Viole del Pensiero umbrella stand, 1955

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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Tallrikar, 12 st, Grandi Campioni Italiani del...

Piero Fornasetti

Tallrikar, 12 st, Grandi Campioni Italiani del...

Sale Date: November 12, 2014

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Suite de six assiettes prospettiva, (set of 6), 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Suite de six assiettes prospettiva, (set of 6), 1955

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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Libreria bookcase

Piero Fornasetti

Libreria bookcase

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Viso and Architettura cube occasional tables, 1956

Piero Fornasetti

Viso and Architettura cube occasional tables, 1956

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Group of four table lamps, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Group of four table lamps, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Architettura table, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura table, 1955

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Capitello ionico chairs (set of 7), 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello ionico chairs (set of 7), 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Architettura trumeau cabinet, 1951

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura trumeau cabinet, 1951

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Capitello corinzio chairs (pair), 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Capitello corinzio chairs (pair), 1955

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Libri e Oggetti sparsi desk and a musicale..., 1951

Piero Fornasetti

Libri e Oggetti sparsi desk and a musicale..., 1951

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Libri waste paper basket, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Libri waste paper basket, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Libreria bookcase

Piero Fornasetti

Libreria bookcase

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Architettura chest of drawers, 1953

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura chest of drawers, 1953

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Teste antiche umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Teste antiche umbrella stand, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Libri magazine rack, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Libri magazine rack, 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 28, 2014

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Piero Fornasetti

"Pistole" magazine stand with revolver..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: October 19, 2014

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