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.

Where can I buy Fornasetti?

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.

Who is Piero Fornasetti?

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.

What style is Fornasetti?

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.

Is Fornasetti hand painted?

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.

How can I hang Fornasetti plates?

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.

Where are Fornasetti plates made?

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.

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.

How do I burn a Fornasetti candle?

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.

How do I display Fornasetti plates?

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.

Who is the woman on the Fornasetti plates?

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.

Can a Fornasetti porcelain figurine be factory-made?

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.

Are Piero Fornasetti images public domain?

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.

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Mid-Century Gilded Glazed "I Soli" Ceramic Pencil Holder by Piero Fornasetti

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Fornasetti Coffee Cup Porcelain Gold “I Ponti Di Milano “Ponte San Cristoforo”

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

Fornasetti coffee cup porcelain gold “Ponte San Cristoforo”, 1950.

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Fornasetti Coffee Cup Porcelain Gold “I Ponti Di Milano “Ponte San Cristoforo”

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Piero Fornasetti Mani Con Farfalle Vase

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Piero Fornasetti Mani Con Farfalle Vase

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Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand

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Fornasetti Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 96

By Fornasetti

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Fornasetti Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 96

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Fornasetti Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 34

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Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 34, Atelier

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Fornasetti Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 34

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Mani Con Farfalle Vase by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brisbane, QLD

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Mani Con Farfalle Vase by Piero Fornasetti

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Piero Fornasetti Zodiac Ceramic "Libra" Pebble Paperweight

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac "Libra" Pebble Paperweight, Original Gold Box, 1960s This rare

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Piero Fornasetti Zodiac Ceramic "Libra" Pebble Paperweight

H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in

Fornasetti “Commedia” Ceramic Paperweight and Cup Pair

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

who believe in poetry.” Piero Fornasetti Measurement: 40 cm - 16 inches Lenght, 40 cm - 16 inches

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Fornasetti “Commedia” Ceramic Paperweight and Cup Pair

H 3 in W 4 in D 1 in

Early Piero Fornasetti Butterflies Farfalle Umbrella Stand

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Chicago, IL

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Early Piero Fornasetti Butterflies Farfalle Umbrella Stand

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Fornasetti Dog Bowl, round concave tray, Gordon Setter

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Portman Gallery (Brooklyn, NY) is joyously offering this vintage Fornasetti hollow concave ceramic

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Fornasetti Dog Bowl, round concave tray, Gordon Setter

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MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 22, With original

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MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate

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Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations - Buttons, Motiv 13

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations, Buttons Motiv 13, 1980s

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Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations - Buttons, Motiv 13

H 1 in Dm 9.25 in

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Vasi Antichi Umbrella Stand

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sublime Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe

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Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Vasi Antichi Umbrella Stand

H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes and Variations Plate, Motiv 25

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes And Variations Plate, Motiv Number 25, Lady Bacchus

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Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes and Variations Plate, Motiv 25

H 1 in Dm 9.25 in

Vintage Lidded Wooden Box with Brass Hinges by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage box with a brass hinged lid. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s

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Vintage Lidded Wooden Box with Brass Hinges by Piero Fornasetti

H 1.25 in W 6.75 in D 4 in

Piero Fornasetti House of Cards Surrealist Porcelain Tray or Dish Vintage

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This dream like hallmarked Mid-Century Modern original Piero Fornasetti small tray, dish or desk

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Piero Fornasetti House of Cards Surrealist Porcelain Tray or Dish Vintage

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Piero Fornasetti Set of Dinner Plates Decorated with Urchins and Sea Shells

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti porcelain rare dinner plates decorated with sea anemones, urchins, and sea hells

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

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Piero Fornasetti Set of Dinner Plates Decorated with Urchins and Sea Shells

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pisces Fish, 1971

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

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Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pisces Fish, 1971

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Taurus, 1968

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

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Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Taurus, 1968

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Pair of 1950's Italian Blue-Green Alabaster Pedestal Columns

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Hanover, MA

view of the underside). These may have been inspired by the custom designs of Piero Fornasetti and his

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Pair of 1950's Italian Blue-Green Alabaster Pedestal Columns

H 38.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

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Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

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Pottery

Early Piero Fornasetti Surrealist Pottery Themes & Variation Plate

H 1.25 in Dm 10.13 in

Set of Fornasetti Rosenthal - Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Rosenthal set of six plates- Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation, Motiv # 11, 13, 14

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Fornasetti Rosenthal - Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation

H 0.75 in Dm 9.25 in

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 1

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain plate, Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 13, 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 1

H 1.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Italian Ceramic Black Hand Wall Sconce

By Fornasetti

Located in Hanover, MA

globe with two inch opening on top. Clearly in the style of Fornasetti this is the largest one I've ever

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Italian Ceramic Black Hand Wall Sconce

H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 11 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pattern, 1971-1965

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pattern, 1971-1965

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in L 0.99 in

1940s Obelisk in the style of Piero Fornasetti

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s Obelisk from I. Magnin department store, Los Angeles. Purchased at auction from MGM Studios. Top portion is separate from base.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1940s Obelisk in the style of Piero Fornasetti

H 97.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Painted lamps sold separately, in the style of Fornasetti

Located in Danville, CA

/> Piero Fornasetti (November 10, 1913-1988) was an Italian painter, sculptor, interior decorator and

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Painted lamps sold separately, in the style of Fornasetti

H 33.5 in W 8 in

A Set of Four Piero Fornasetti Pates FromThe Sezioni Di Frutta Series.

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dinner Plates

A Set of Four Piero Fornasetti Pates FromThe Sezioni Di Frutta Series.

Dm 9.5 in

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Utrecht, NL

his significant works with collaborators Paolo De Poli and Piero Fornasetti. ~H. Shipping: This

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1930s

H 40.16 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 136, Atelier Fornasetti

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Variation of Fornasetti's Tema e Variazioni series based on the opera singer Lina Cavalieri, # 136

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 136, Atelier Fornasetti

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 58

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni plate, number 58 with the iconic image of Lina Cavalieri. Atelier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 58

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 279

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 279 with the iconic image of Lina Cavalieri from Atelier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 279

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Piero Fornasetti Double Le Arpie Gentili Dish

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti surrealist double Le Arpie Gentili dish. Rare oval dish from the 1960s depicts

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Double Le Arpie Gentili Dish

H 0.5 in W 6.63 in D 5 in

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Large Baccanti Plate

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain Baccanti plate, 1950s-1960s. The large Piero Fornasetti

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Large Baccanti Plate

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 145

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, number 145, with the iconic image of Lina Cavalieri

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 145

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Atelier Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 221

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni plate, number 221. The iconic image of Lina Cavalieri

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Atelier Fornasetti Gold Tema E Variazioni Plate, Number 221

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate- Tortoise Risotto, 1960s

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe recipe plate, Tortoise Risotto, 1960s. This rare Piero

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate- Tortoise Risotto, 1960s

H 0.75 in Dm 10.25 in

Vase with Hands and Butterflies by Piero Fornasetti, S.A.L.I.R

By Piero Fornasetti, Salir

Located in Brussels, BE

About this vase with hands and butterflies (Mani con Farfalle a Smalti vase) by Piero Fornasetti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vase with Hands and Butterflies by Piero Fornasetti, S.A.L.I.R

H 11.82 in Dm 8.08 in

Fornasetti Pipes Midcentury Small Tray

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

mid-century graphic transferware, Piero Fornasetti. Good vintage condition, some rubbing and minor

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti Pipes Midcentury Small Tray

H 4.63 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni porcelain plate, Themes and variations, Number 95, The iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations

H 1.25 in Dm 10.5 in

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni porcelain plate, Themes and variations, Number 78, The

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate, Themes and Variations

H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Fornasetti Tema E Variazoini Plate, Themes and Variations, Pattern Number 164

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Tema E Variazoini plate, themes and variations, pattern number 164, Atelier

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Tema E Variazoini Plate, Themes and Variations, Pattern Number 164

H 1 in Dm 10 in

1950's Fornasetti Signed Shell Tray

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Amid the enormous repertory of Fornasetti's work, the tray is perhaps the object that, more than

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Fornasetti Signed Shell Tray

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No Reserve

H 18.25 in W 23 in D 0.5 in

Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate, #8

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variations porcelain plate, #8, Lina Cavalieri with Eye Patch, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate, #8

H 1.25 in Dm 10 in

Eva, Composition of Plates by Piero Fornasetti, 1970s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

gold ground with black printed decor. On the back the manufacturer logo: "Fornasetti Milano - Made

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Eva, Composition of Plates by Piero Fornasetti, 1970s

H 0.6 in Dm 10.24 in

Fornasetti Ceramic Hand-painted Paperweight Stone of Crossed Keys

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Is there anything that feels better in the hand than a Fornasetti stone? This hollow white glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti Ceramic Hand-painted Paperweight Stone of Crossed Keys

H 3 in Dm 3.5 in

Fornasetti “Antichi Planisferi” Hand Painted Map Small Plates or Coasters

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Piero Fornasetti’s “Antichi Planisferi” or antique maps series may be the most detailed and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti “Antichi Planisferi” Hand Painted Map Small Plates or Coasters

H 0.5 in Dm 4.04 in

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Temi e Variazioni, Themes and Variations

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rosenthal Fornasetti porcelain plate, Temi e Variazioni- Themes and variations, Motiv 13, 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Temi e Variazioni, Themes and Variations

H 1 in Dm 9 in

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 13

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate, Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 13, 1980s The

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 13

H 1 in Dm 9.25 in

Temi e Variazioni, Motiv 1, by Piero Fornasetti, Early 1980

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal. A wall plate, with the logo Fornasetti and the inscription

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Temi e Variazioni, Motiv 1, by Piero Fornasetti, Early 1980

H 9.26 in Dm 9.26 in

Fornasetti Almanach Pour Rire Faux Book Ceramic Paperweight Desk Accessory

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A perfect little faux book. The Almanach Pour Rire. By none other than Piero Fornasetti. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fornasetti Almanach Pour Rire Faux Book Ceramic Paperweight Desk Accessory

H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

Fornasetti Rosenthal Plate- Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation, Motiv 16

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Rosenthal plate- Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation, Motiv 16, circa 1980s. A

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Rosenthal Plate- Temi e Variazioni-Themes and Variation, Motiv 16

H 1 in Dm 9 in

Piero Fornasetti Vintage Cocktail Coasters in Oceanidi Pattern with Original Box

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti vintage cocktail coasters in Oceanidi pattern with original yellow box, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pottery

Piero Fornasetti Vintage Cocktail Coasters in Oceanidi Pattern with Original Box

H 0.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazoni Porcelain Plate, Number 308, 1970s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazoni Porcelain Plate, Number 308, 1970s. The rare Piero

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazoni Porcelain Plate, Number 308, 1970s

H 1 in Dm 10.25 in

Set of Three Piero Fornasetti Recipe Plates Vintage and Italian and Delicious

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of three recipe plates by Piero Fornasetti. So, let's eat! Three different recipes from three

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Three Piero Fornasetti Recipe Plates Vintage and Italian and Delicious

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Art Deco Rose Gold Mirror Marble Clock in Fornasetti Style, 1930s, France

By Fornasetti, S. Marti & Cie

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very elegant French Art Deco clock with convex mirror dial in style of Fornasetti. The clock

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Rose Gold Mirror Marble Clock in Fornasetti Style, 1930s, France

H 10.2 in W 8.6 in D 3.3 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Scorpio, 1967

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Scorpio, 1967

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Leo, 1965

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Leo, 1965

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Aquarius, 1966

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Aquarius, 1966

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pisces Fish, 1971

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Paris, France

This rare and the most sought after collectibles vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Piero Fornassetti Hand Painted Ceramic Zodiac Plates, Astral Pisces Fish, 1971

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

MCM Italian Green Pottery Lamp by Raymor Attributed to Alvino Bagni

By Raymor, Alvino Bagni

Located in Topeka, KS

Marks from Cantagallil to Fornasetti”. We have totally fallen in love with this amazing Mid-Century

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Italian Green Pottery Lamp by Raymor Attributed to Alvino Bagni

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designs from Piero Fornasetti, contact us for our current collection of faux malachite Fornasetti lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

H 29.5 in Dm 41.75 in

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Questions About I Fornasetti

What is Fornasetti?
1 Answer
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.
Where can I buy Fornasetti?
1 Answer
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.
Who is Piero Fornasetti?
1 Answer
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.
What style is Fornasetti?
1 Answer
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.
Is Fornasetti hand painted?
1 Answer
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.
How can I hang Fornasetti plates?
1 Answer
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.
Where are Fornasetti plates made?
1 Answer
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.
What style of art is Fornasetti?
1 Answer
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.
How do I burn a Fornasetti candle?
1 Answer
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.
How do I display Fornasetti plates?
1 Answer
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.
Who is the woman on the Fornasetti plates?
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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.
Can a Fornasetti porcelain figurine be factory-made?
1 Answer
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.
Are Piero Fornasetti images public domain?
1 Answer
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.