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

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Verdura; Bicchieri di Boemia; Trofeo di caccia;...

Piero Fornasetti

Verdura; Bicchieri di Boemia; Trofeo di caccia;...

Sale Date: October 19, 2014

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Piero Fornasetti

"Oggetti sparsi su giornale" (Scattered , 1990–1999

Sale Date: October 19, 2014

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Rare and early Sun chairs (set of 4), 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Rare and early Sun chairs (set of 4), 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 19, 2014

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Tema e Variazioni side table

Piero Fornasetti

Tema e Variazioni side table

Sale Date: October 22, 2014

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Architettura bhureau cabinet

Piero Fornasetti

Architettura bhureau cabinet

Sale Date: October 22, 2014

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Tema e Variazioni side table

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Tema e Variazioni side table

Sale Date: October 22, 2014

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Tapis, 1990

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: October 13, 2014

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Screen, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: October 27, 2014

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Nicchie folding screen, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Nicchie folding screen, 1950

Sale Date: October 7, 2014

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Citta de Carte folding screen

Piero Fornasetti

Citta de Carte folding screen

Sale Date: October 7, 2014

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Umbrella stand

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Umbrella stand

Sale Date: September 20, 2014

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Wandpaneel Paggio, 1960–1979

Piero Fornasetti

Wandpaneel Paggio, 1960–1979

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Beistelltisch Arance, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Beistelltisch Arance, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Tischplatte Architettonico

Piero Fornasetti

Tischplatte Architettonico

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Zwei Tabak- oder Talkumpuder-Dosen

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Zwei Tabak- oder Talkumpuder-Dosen

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Zwei Teller Cammei

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Zwei Teller Cammei

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Vier Mokkatassen mit Untertellern Cammei

Piero Fornasetti

Vier Mokkatassen mit Untertellern Cammei

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Drei Teller Arcimboldesca

Piero Fornasetti

Drei Teller Arcimboldesca

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Tablett Trofeo di Pesca

Piero Fornasetti

Tablett Trofeo di Pesca

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Vase Vaso della Shell, 1940

Piero Fornasetti

Vase Vaso della Shell, 1940

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Lampe Obélisque, 1955

Piero Fornasetti

Lampe Obélisque, 1955

Sale Date: September 22, 2014

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Miroir, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: September 22, 2014

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Umbrella stand in the form of a Boxer dog

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand in the form of a Boxer dog

Sale Date: September 14, 2014

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Folding table, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Folding table, 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 23, 2014

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