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What style of art is Fornasetti?

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What style of art is Fornasetti?
The style of art by Fornasetti varied. His use of whimsical motifs has often led his artwork to be associated with Surrealism, while his use of repetitive imagery, like in his many prints featuring opera singer Lina Cavalieri, skewed toward Pop art. As a designer, his works reflected mid-century modern sensibilities with a playful twist. Explore a collection of Piero Fornasetti art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Piero Fornasetti Malachite Print Shades, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s. The design features a three-legged base in black lacquered metal. Mounted on top of the base are two tubular arms, also...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Steel

Mid century Piero Fornasetti “Bassorilievo” pattern magazine rack
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Piero Fornasetti Magazine rack with wooden frame and silk-screened “Bassorilievo” decoration. Prod. Fornasetti, Italy, circa 1950 (minor losses, crazing to the paint and oxidisati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Backgammon in Excellent condition. Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

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Walnut, Wood

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plate, Mongolfiere , Rosenthal, #2
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Rosenthal, Motiv 2, 1980s The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate was made by Rosenthal and depicts a scene of ...
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Vintage 1980s Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations, Motiv 13
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations, Buttons, Motiv 13, 1980s From a collection of Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti plates that we have in stock. Wonderful rare example of the small range of plates made by Rosenthal in the 1980s from Piero Fornasetti designs. This one depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri as buttons on a military-style jacket. These plates are sometimes called Julia plates...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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