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Set of 8 Fornasetti 1950s Double Face Coasters
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 8 Fornasetti 1950s double face coasters in original box.
Category

Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Paper basket Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Göteborg, SE
Paper basket / Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s Its made of tin, decor of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Tin

Mid century italian coffee table in the manner of Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
antique world map table top. Very much in the style of Piero Fornasetti. 1950s - Italy Good condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Porcelain Plates from the Musical Instruments Series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Porcelain plates from the Musical Instruments series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s with screen-printed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Bookenders is a decorative object realized by Piero Fornasetti, in 1950s.  Metal structure with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Bookenders is a decorative object realized by Piero Fornasetti, in 1950s.  Metal structure with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
Bookender by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Italian mid-century modern Umbrella stand with dog by Fornasetti, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Umbrella stand with dog by Fornasetti, 1950s Metal umbrella stand. On
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Renens, CH
A Musicale chair by Piero Fornasetti, produced by Atelier Fornasetti during the early 1990s. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fornasetti, circa 1950s, signed underneath with a Fornasetti medallion label. This hefty metal umbrella stand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Early Mid-Century Modern 'Roman Arch' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
". Designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti Milano, Italy, 1950s. Makers mark at the bottom: FORNASETTI
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti (Attributed) Italy 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and decorative Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand. Designed probably by Piero Fornasetti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Piero Fornasetti, Small Cabinet with Front Decorated Drawers
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
patterns. Wooden base with brass tips and ash sides. Signed Piero Fornasetti, 1950s.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Box, 1950’s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early decorative box by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950, in sheet metal with interior wood box
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Fornasetti Box, 1950’s
Fornasetti Box, 1950’s
H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury rare size P.Fornasetti smocking box.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Boxes

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti “Prospettiva” Architectural Plates, Set of 3, 1950’s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
’s “Prospettiva” series. Vintage 1950’s material, not reissued. A beautiful red tint edition in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti Fish Bowls on Tray, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Fish Bowls on Tray, Italy, 1950s
Fornasetti Fish Bowls on Tray, Italy, 1950s
H 1.38 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Italian Design Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Porcelain Moorhead Italy 1950s Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Early Vintage Piero Fornasetti flower pot in white and black cast ceramic themed “Moor’s Head”. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s Signed Fornasetti Rare undecorated owl box.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s.
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Metal Table Lamp with Jugglers by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s. cm. 40x8. Good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s.
Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s.
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 15.75 in
Rare Piero Fornasetti Tabby Cat Tray, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Fornasetti. Originally designed and produced in the mid-1950s as per the Fornasetti catalogue. Original paper
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Piero Fornasetti Tabby Cat Tray, 1950s
Rare Piero Fornasetti Tabby Cat Tray, 1950s
H 1.38 in W 17.72 in D 13.19 in
Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Strumenti Musicali Plates, 1950s-1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti set of six strumenti musicali plates 1950s-1960s. The plates each depict a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 5 1950s Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Ceramic Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Set of 5 Fornasetti ceramic /gold plates “Grandi Maestri” series. Ceramic plate by Piero
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Metal umbrella stand in trompe l’oeil lithography depicting a Collie. Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Original Hand Painted Italian Tray, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Coronado, CA
1950s by the workshop of Piero Fornasetti. The striking, vivid colors against the black background make
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Argelato, BO
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition) In the extraordinary creative
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Red and Black Piero Fornasetti Greek Warrior MidCentury Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful red and black enameled metal table- or side lamp from the 1950s. Designed by Piero
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Rare Complete Set of 12 "Le Oceanidi" Plates, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
from the mid-1950s, Italy. Each plate tells a story depicting distant and fantastic worlds which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Enameled Desk Box by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Enameled desk box by Piero Fornasetti.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Tray Table
By Fornasetti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Piero Fornasetti butlers tray and supporting metal base. Tray depicts the scene in a large theatre
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Fornasetti Tray Table
Fornasetti Tray Table
H 19.3 in W 30.32 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rare Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950's. Piero Fornasetti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Piero Fornasetti Wood and Brass Folding Trolley, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti wood and brass Folding trolley, Italy 1950s The trays depict a horse near a lake
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti, Coffee Table, brass, Metal, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in High Point, NC
, designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. With it's original paper label present to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
playful and surreal self-expression Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. The vintage rack is made of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

1950s Piero Fornasetti Attributed Coffee Table , Printed Sails on Top
By Fornasetti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern veri elegant Piero Fornasetti attributed designer coffee table in lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters, From the "Ne sont tous chevaliers qui sur
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Italian designer known for his whimsical
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Paperweight Probably Made for Young & Rubicam, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti ceramic Paperweight probably made for Young & Rubicam, Y and R are repeated with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Small Plate or Coasters in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Rome, IT
drawn animals with money (snail, dog, hen, turtle, duck) by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Bucciarelli Milano Italy Drink Coasters 11 Set Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 11 Bucciarelli Milano porcelain drink coasters. Attributed to Piero Fornasetti with rare
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Sole Chair by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti Milano
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the 1950s, the Sole Chair by Piero Fornasetti features a repeating radiant sun motif (a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s. Plate from
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Stoneware

Piero Fornasetti Ashtray, Black and Gilt Compass Rose, Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Piero Fornasetti ashtray, black and gilt compass rose, Milano, Italy, 1950s. An everyday object
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Fornasetti Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Mid-Century modern card box by Fornasetti in metal wood, representing a carriage with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Six Porcelain Gilt Seashell Plates, Conchyliorum Pattern, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti, Page 609, #141, for three from a set of six, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif
By Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fornasetti long, rectangular, box with a charming illustration of three pipes. Hand colored
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Tin

Piero Fornasetti Magazine Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Magazine stand designed and manufactured by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Lithographic transfer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Magazine Stand
Piero Fornasetti Magazine Stand
H 15 in W 16.75 in D 6 in
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
, designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Cushion Cover Material: Silk The inner is included Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Fornasetti Oggetti Con Nastro Wastebasket / Trash Can
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful example of this form. This example was deaccessioned from the Fornasetti Archives
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Vintage "Botanica Pratica" Porcelain Botanical Serving Bowl
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Fornasetti bowl or serving piece has all the elements of botanicals and flowers and is entitled "Botanica
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Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Petite Plates by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six (6) plates in the original box with designs by Fornasetti.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Tray with Still Life, Natura Morta Pattern, Early, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
This is how you serve your guests in style! A Piero Fornasetti tray with still life, Natura
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Folding Tray Table "City of Cards", Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
most fascinating Fornasetti’s pattern. Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s French label under the tray
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti "Nummus" Green Porcelain Plate Mid-Century Modern
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Fornasetti plate is numbered three and is from the collection of the Roman coin series
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Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Fornasetti 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of fornasetti 1950s is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct fornasetti 1950s — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. We have 1069 antique and vintage fornasetti 1950s in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. Fornasetti 1950s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Fornasetti 1950s are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made fornasetti 1950s over the years, but those made by Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti and Aldo Londi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Fornasetti 1950s?

Prices for fornasetti 1950s start at $74 and top out at $145,886 with the average selling for $1,900.
Questions About Fornasetti 1950s
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Fornasetti is an art design company that produces furniture and home accessories decorated by hand. Piero Fornasetti established the company in Milan, Italy, during the 1950s as his atelier. As of December 2021, his son, Barnaba Fornasetti, heads the company. You'll find a selection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Fornasetti directly from the brand's online store. In addition, numerous brick-and-mortar retailers around the world carry Fornasetti pieces. You can also shop for the brand's furniture and home décor on multiple online platforms. You'll find a collection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist and designer born in Milan, Italy, in 1913. In 1950, he founded an atelier in the city, creating furniture and home decorations. Fornasetti died on October 9, 1988. His company, Fornasetti, continues to produce hand-decorated decor under the guidance of his son Barnaba Fornasetti. Find a collection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The style of Fornasetti is mid-century modern. The Italian artist and designer crafted an inimitable decorative style from a personal library of images rendered in transfer print engravings, including birds, butterflies, hot-air balloons, architecture and an enigmatic woman's face, to decorate an endless variety of furnishings and housewares that range from chairs, tables and decorative objects to dinner plates, table lamps and umbrella stands. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Piero Fornasetti art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To hang Fornasetti plates, thread a length of string through the two small holes found on the tops of their backs. Tie the string in a secure knot and then hang from a nail, screw or hook. Avoid using plate hanger hardware, as it could crack or damage the plates. You'll find a collection of Fornasetti plates on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fornasetti plates are hand-made in Italy. They continue a tradition of excellent craftsmanship that goes back to founder Piero Fornasetti, who established the atelier during the 1950s. Shop antique and modern Fornasetti plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To burn a Fornasetti candle, first trim the wick to remove any soot. Then, light the candle and allow it to burn for up to three hours. Use a snuffer to extinguish the candle, as blowing out the flame can disturb the wax. Find a collection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How you display Fornasetti plates is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer to rest them flat on a low table or shelf, while others position them upright on plate stands. You can also thread string or twine through the two holes found on the back of every piece and display it as wall art. Find a collection of Fornasetti plates on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opera singer Natalina ‘Lina’ Cavalieri is the face that inspired Piero Fornasetti throughout his artistic career, from his plates to wallpaper and more. Lina Cavalieri was known as the most beautiful woman in the world during her lifetime from 1874-1944. It was eight years after Cavalieri’s death that Fornasetti came across her image in a magazine and was thereby inspired to replicate it repetitively. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Fornasetti plates from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Piero Fornasetti images are in the public domain depends on the image. The artist produced more than 11,000 works during his lifetime. Only some no longer carry a copyright and are in the public domain. Shop a range of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.