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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Velieri coasters, Italy (set of 8)

Piero Fornasetti

Velieri coasters, Italy (set of 8)

Sale Date: September 21, 2013

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Architettura, 1951

Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti

Architettura, 1951

Sale Date: September 5, 2013

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Miroir circulaire, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Miroir circulaire, 1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2013

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Square plates and a divided serving dish (set of

Piero Fornasetti

Square plates and a divided serving dish (set of

Sale Date: June 23, 2013

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Lampade raffiguranti due console romani (pair), 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Lampade raffiguranti due console romani (pair), 1960

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Lampada da sospensione, 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Lampada da sospensione, 1950

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Gueridon

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 24, 2013

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Table basse Piazza con obelisco

Piero Fornasetti

Table basse Piazza con obelisco

Sale Date: June 24, 2013

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Specchio convesso, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Specchio convesso, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 13, 2013

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Tischlampe Architettura

Piero Fornasetti

Tischlampe Architettura

Sale Date: June 13, 2013

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Vierzehn Zierteller aus der Serie Cupole..., 1965

Piero Fornasetti

Vierzehn Zierteller aus der Serie Cupole..., 1965

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Spiegel specchio con bolle

Piero Fornasetti

Spiegel specchio con bolle

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Drei Vasen Buonanotte (set of 3), 1960–1969

Barnaba and Piero Fornasetti

Drei Vasen Buonanotte (set of 3), 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Vorratsdeckeldose Greca

Piero Fornasetti

Vorratsdeckeldose Greca

Sale Date: June 18, 2013

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Le Oceanidi (set of 12), 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Le Oceanidi (set of 12), 1950

Sale Date: June 11, 2013

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Grand panneau représentant la déesse Flore

Piero Fornasetti

Grand panneau représentant la déesse Flore

Sale Date: June 6, 2013

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Corona Conchiglie Plateau ovale

Piero Fornasetti

Corona Conchiglie Plateau ovale

Sale Date: June 6, 2013

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Four-Panel Bosco con Balaustra and..., 1950

Piero Fornasetti

Four-Panel Bosco con Balaustra and..., 1950

Sale Date: June 12, 2013

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Umbrella stand with butterfly decoration, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Umbrella stand with butterfly decoration, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 9, 2013

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Transfer-decorated plates

Piero Fornasetti

Transfer-decorated plates "Eva" (set of 12 works)

Sale Date: June 9, 2013

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Transfer-decorated plates (8 works)

Piero Fornasetti

Transfer-decorated plates (8 works)

Sale Date: June 9, 2013

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Stools (pair), 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Stools (pair), 1960

Sale Date: June 6, 2013

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Giardino Settecentesco wardrobe (from Piero..., 1954

Piero Fornasetti

Giardino Settecentesco wardrobe (from Piero..., 1954

Sale Date: June 11, 2013

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Vase, 1940

Piero Fornasetti

Sale Date: June 8, 2013

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