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Fornasetti Furniture

The Italian artist, illustrator and furniture maker Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a personal vocabulary of images that included birds, butterflies, hot-air balloons, architecture and — most frequently, and in some 500 variations — an enigmatic woman’s face based on that of the 19th-century opera singer Lina Cavalieri. Fornasetti used transfer prints of these images, rendered in the style of engravings, to decorate an endless variety of furnishings and housewares that ranged from chairs, tables and desks to dinner plates, lamps and umbrella stands. His work is archly clever, often surreal and always fun.

Fornasetti was born in Milan, the son of an accountant, and he lived his entire life in the city. He showed artistic talent as a child and enrolled at Milan’s Brera Academy of Fine Art in 1930, but was expelled after two years for consistently failing to follow his professors’ orders. A group of his hand-painted silk scarves, displayed in the 1933 Triennale di Milano, caught the eye of the architect and designer Gio Ponti, who, in the 1940s, became Fornasetti’s collaborator and patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries that pair Ponti’s signature angular forms with Fornasetti’s decorative motifs — lighthearted arrangements of flowers and birds on some pieces, austere architectural imagery on others. The two worked together on numerous commissions for interiors, though their greatest project has been lost: the first-class lounges and restaurants of the luxury ocean liner Andrea Doria, which sank in 1956.

Fornasetti furnishings occupy an unusual and compelling niche in the decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic power of a vase of flowers, providing a bright and alluring decorative note. The chimerical, fish-nor-fowl nature of Fornasetti’s work may be its greatest strength. It stands on its own. Bringing the Fornasetti look into the future is Barnaba Fornasetti, who took the reins of the company after his father's death.

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Set of Eight Fornasetti Lina Cavalieri Porcelain Plates
Set of Eight Fornasetti Lina Cavalieri Porcelain Plates

Set of Eight Fornasetti Lina Cavalieri Porcelain Plates

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional set of eight iconic Fornasetti porcelain decorative plates featuring the celebrated Lina Cavalieri surrealist motifs in striking black and white designs. This curated col...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray
FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray

FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian oval metal tray depicting watermelon on orange surface / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti label on the base Measures: width 18 inches, depth 13.5 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

FORNASETTI Set of 6 Ceramic Appetizer Bowls by Fornasetti
FORNASETTI Set of 6 Ceramic Appetizer Bowls by Fornasetti

FORNASETTI Set of 6 Ceramic Appetizer Bowls by Fornasetti

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage set of six bar snack or appetizer bowls, decorated in black and white with images and letters to form the contents and a wide gilt band to the foot and inner rim. The subject...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Fornasetti Milano 'Fiori' Pattern Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve, circa 1965
Fornasetti Milano 'Fiori' Pattern Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve, circa 1965

Fornasetti Milano 'Fiori' Pattern Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve, circa 1965

By Fornasetti

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An incredibly rare set of 12 large porcelain dinner plates in the 'Fiori' pattern designed by Piero Fornasetti and produced by Fornasetti - Milano, circa 1965. There are two plates o...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate, Number 5
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate, Number 5

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate, Number 5

By Fornasetti

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe, it is number five of twelve in series. This is a very rare edition with the special mark on the back side "La Production I...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ombrello Serie Orologi Rosso di Fornasetti Anni 90
Ombrello Serie Orologi Rosso di Fornasetti Anni 90

Ombrello Serie Orologi Rosso di Fornasetti Anni 90

By Fornasetti

Located in Milano, MI

Ombrello di Fornasetti, collezione 'Orologi' rosso, realizzato negli anni '90. Il manico è realizzato in legno di faggio tinto e i dettagli in ottone. Ø cm 110 h cm 93 Fornasetti...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian decorative porcelain plate by Fornasetti, 1975
Italian decorative porcelain plate by Fornasetti, 1975

Italian decorative porcelain plate by Fornasetti, 1975

By Fornasetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian decorative porcelain plate by Fornasetti, 1975 Commemorative plate in glazed white porcelain. Black lithographic decoration with gold details depicting the Milan Cathedral su...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANI handmade rug in Wool, Black Finish
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANI handmade rug in Wool, Black Finish

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANI handmade rug in Wool, Black Finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rug brings to life Fornasetti’s continuous play of forms and meanings, where hands take on theatrical and dreamlike qualities. Presented here in their absolute purity—stripped o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musical or Libri Screen
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musical or Libri Screen

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musical or Libri Screen

By Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An iconic mid-size screen depicting a library shelf on one side and musical instruments on the verso. A period example, circa 1954. Measures: 53 1/2" high.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

FORNASETTI Backgammon Game Set Box
FORNASETTI Backgammon Game Set Box

FORNASETTI Backgammon Game Set Box

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage backgammon game set box by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1980s. The box is made in walnut wood, and it includes four dices, tw...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Blue
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Blue

Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Blue

By Fornasetti

Located in MILANO, IT

The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. Cushion cover material: S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Silk

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Side Table
FORNASETTI Playing Cards Side Table

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Side Table

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage original round cocktail side table with transfer-printed wooden top depicting a set of imperial playing cards / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, 1970s Original label unders...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

FORNASETTI "Fiori della notte" Round Table
FORNASETTI "Fiori della notte" Round Table

FORNASETTI "Fiori della notte" Round Table

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large vintage original round "fiori della notte" table with transfer-printed wooden top and fluted black base, can be used as a dining table or center table / made in Milan Italy by ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A beautiful and rare mid-century modern cigarette box designed by the renowned Italian artist, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), in the 1960s. This piece is part of the iconic "Le Porte ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps
FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian table lamp with painted metal decorated with violet flowers (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on the b...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - SERRATURA handmade rug in Ice Finish
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - SERRATURA handmade rug in Ice Finish

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - SERRATURA handmade rug in Ice Finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In this beloved motif from the Fornasetti universe, the face of Lina Cavalieri—the famous soprano whom Piero often depicted and reinterpreted across many works—is framed by the sharp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Atelier Fornasetti Methacrylate Side Table, Italy Circa 1990
Atelier Fornasetti Methacrylate Side Table, Italy Circa 1990

Atelier Fornasetti Methacrylate Side Table, Italy Circa 1990

By Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

Atelier Fornasetti side table, an Italian design from the 1990s. It is crafted from methacrylate, a durable, high-quality plastic also known as acrylic. The table is decorated with ...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s

Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 4 beautiful dinner plates with amazing hand-painted gold decor. From the series 'Posateria' (cutlery). All with different motifs. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasett...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box
Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

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 trompe l'oeil works on metal. This is an early example, circa 1950s-1960s.

Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILI handmade rug in Wool
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILI handmade rug in Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILI handmade rug in Wool

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

White meets the precision of black lines, creating a contrast that evokes the depth of Greek sculpture. The symmetry of the features, almost transformed into geometry, turns the rug ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

Sun Floor Lamp by Fornasetti, Italy, 1990s
Sun Floor Lamp by Fornasetti, Italy, 1990s

Sun Floor Lamp by Fornasetti, Italy, 1990s

By Fornasetti

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Floor lamp sun face in soft stamped plastic by Fornasetti for the editor Antonangeli Illuminazione.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Plastic

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Ice Finish
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Ice Finish

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Ice Finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rug reinterprets the theme of Original Sin with Fornasetti’s characteristic lightness, offering a decorative piece that captivates the eye through a perfect balance of nature an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fornasetti Themes & Variations Plate, Pattern Number 52, Atelier Fornasetti, 19
Fornasetti Themes & Variations Plate, Pattern Number 52, Atelier Fornasetti, 19

Fornasetti Themes & Variations Plate, Pattern Number 52, Atelier Fornasetti, 19

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Surreal Distortion: Fornasetti "Themes & Variations" Plate #52 (Lina Cavalieri) Circa 1990s A striking and surreal porcelain wall plate from the iconic "Themes & Variations" (Tema e...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 1950s Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Ceramic Plates
Set of 5 1950s Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Ceramic Plates

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 Fornasetti of the series ” Grandi Maestri ” Music Great Masters. Ceramic, silk screen prin...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box
FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box

FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of vintage Dal Negro cards, six dices and chips / Designed by PIero Fornasetti, made in Milan Italy by F...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool

By Fornasetti, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to neoclassical purity, this design transforms the solitary face into a striking graphic symbol. The archaeological reference is reimagined as a modern, essential, and eleg...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fornasetti Theme & Variations Porcelain Plate No. 218 with Original Box
Fornasetti Theme & Variations Porcelain Plate No. 218 with Original Box

Fornasetti Theme & Variations Porcelain Plate No. 218 with Original Box

By Fornasetti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine designer porcelain plate. By Fornasetti. From the Theme & Variations series (Tema e Variazioni) Model no. 218. With a depiction of Lina Cavalliere's face behind fruit (inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANO CON GIOIELLI handmade rug in Wool
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANO CON GIOIELLI handmade rug in Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - MANO CON GIOIELLI handmade rug in Wool

By Fornasetti, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Since the very beginning of his artistic career, Piero Fornasetti regarded the hand as the ultimate symbol of creative expression—both a tool for making and a subject to be represent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool, Red finish
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool, Red finish

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - PROFILO handmade rug in Wool, Red finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to neoclassical purity, this design transforms the solitary face into a striking graphic symbol. The archaeological reference is reimagined as a modern, essential, and eleg...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fornasetti Porcelain Surrealist Themes & Variation Plate, #260
Fornasetti Porcelain Surrealist Themes & Variation Plate, #260

Fornasetti Porcelain Surrealist Themes & Variation Plate, #260

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Wall Plate No. 260, The Snail Atelier Fornasetti, Milan, circa 2000 The Fornasetti porcelain plate is printed in black on a white ground with ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful paperweight with amazing surrealist eyeball decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1950s. Great original conditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Modern Center Table By Fornasetti
Italian Modern Center Table By Fornasetti

Italian Modern Center Table By Fornasetti

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Center Table By Fornasetti. We offer this original Italian mid century modern center by Piero Fornasetti featuring an iron base, brass feet and a decorated lacquered w...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Commedia Dell'arte Maschere Italiane Porcelain Plates
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Commedia Dell'arte Maschere Italiane Porcelain Plates

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Commedia Dell'arte Maschere Italiane Porcelain Plates

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti “Maschere Italiane” Commedia dell’Arte Plates, Set of Four Circa 1970s This set of four porcelain plates is from Fornasetti’s Maschere Italiane (Italian Masks) seri...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

FORNASETTI La Commedia Dell'Arte Table Lamp by Fornasetti, 3 Available
FORNASETTI La Commedia Dell'Arte Table Lamp by Fornasetti, 3 Available

FORNASETTI La Commedia Dell'Arte Table Lamp by Fornasetti, 3 Available

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage "La Commedia Dell'Arte" table lamp composed of a flat plexiglass sheet photostatic printed with theatrical design, assembled by folding the sheet into a cylindrical form / de...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps
FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian table lamp with painted metal (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass, in motif of gold keys on malachite / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

FORNASETTI Glass Paperweight
FORNASETTI Glass Paperweight

FORNASETTI Glass Paperweight

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage glass sphere paperweight by Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1990s Original label underside Diameter: 3 inches / Height: 1.5 inches 1 ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Glass

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps
FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian "Jerusalem by night" table lamp with painted metal (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on the base 1 lig...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful bowl / ashtray / trinket dish / jewelry holder with amazing decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1960s. Great original c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Fornasetti Milano Italy Italian Large Tole Metal Tray Piazza della Scala
Vintage Fornasetti Milano Italy Italian Large Tole Metal Tray Piazza della Scala

Vintage Fornasetti Milano Italy Italian Large Tole Metal Tray Piazza della Scala

By Fornasetti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Milano Italy Italian Large Tole Metal Tray Depicting Piazza della Scala in Milano. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 30.25" W x 22.5" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti's Mantled Cat. - Cloaked cat
Piero Fornasetti's Mantled Cat. - Cloaked cat

Piero Fornasetti's Mantled Cat. - Cloaked cat

By Fornasetti

Located in Lugo, IT

Piero Fornasetti's Mantled Cat. Cloaked cat

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box
FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box

FORNASETTI Poker Card Game Set Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of vintage cards, six dices and chips / Designed by PIero Fornasetti, made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood

FORNASETTI Golden Kings Side Table
FORNASETTI Golden Kings Side Table

FORNASETTI Golden Kings Side Table

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage original round side table with transfer-printed wooden top depicting golden kings on black background / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, 1970s Original label underside Meas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise
Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise

By Fornasetti

Located in MILANO, IT

A coveted collector’s item as early as the 1950s, Fornasetti cats surprise with the sophisticated decorations that colour their surroundings with sheer ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- MUSCIARABIA Square handmade rug in Gold Finish
cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- MUSCIARABIA Square handmade rug in Gold Finish

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- MUSCIARABIA Square handmade rug in Gold Finish

By Fornasetti, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An intricate labyrinth captivates and seduces the eye: the Musciarabia rug transforms geometric precision into a hypnotic experience. The design traces its roots to Piero Fornasetti’...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - IL GATTIPANNI Limited Edition handmade rug
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - IL GATTIPANNI Limited Edition handmade rug

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - IL GATTIPANNI Limited Edition handmade rug

By Fornasetti, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This design is a refined exercise in visual storytelling, weaving Fornasetti’s history with a playful, ironic aesthetic. The cat—a favorite subject of Piero since the 1950s—is paired...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand

By Fornasetti

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Iron

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary
'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary

By Fornasetti

Located in London, England

Charming chair with the back rest decorated both sides with Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, sporting a purple knitted ski hat with a yellow pom-pom. Hand-c...

Category

2010s Italian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Fornasetti Enameled Box, Italy, 1960s
Fornasetti Enameled Box, Italy, 1960s

Fornasetti Enameled Box, Italy, 1960s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milan, IT

Enameled box by Piero Fornasetti. Decorated green metal shell with inner wood element.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Fish Bowls Set on Tray, Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Fornasetti Fish Bowls Set on Tray, Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Fornasetti Fish Bowls Set on Tray, Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

By Fornasetti

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray. One bowl measures 11 x 14 x 3 cm.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- RE SOLE handmade rug in Burnt Umber Finish
cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- RE SOLE handmade rug in Burnt Umber Finish

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- RE SOLE handmade rug in Burnt Umber Finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The sun holds a place of honor in Fornasetti’s iconic pantheon, and in this version it achieves unprecedented grandeur. The design sheds its usual simplicity to become dazzling and b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces
Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces

Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces

By Fornasetti

Located in Rome, RM

The Fornasetti "Fiori nella Notte" desk and chair are unique pieces made in exclusive for Betony Vernon's private home in Paris in 2004. The desk has a drawer and the top opens to be...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Brown Finish
cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Brown Finish

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- PECCATO ORIGINALE handmade rug in Brown Finish

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rug reinterprets the theme of Original Sin with Fornasetti’s characteristic lightness, offering a decorative piece that captivates the eye through a perfect balance of nature an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fornasetti Furniture

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Wool, Silk

20thC Set Of Four "Recipe" Plates By Fornasetti, Commissioned By Fiat c.1950
20thC Set Of Four "Recipe" Plates By Fornasetti, Commissioned By Fiat c.1950

20thC Set Of Four "Recipe" Plates By Fornasetti, Commissioned By Fiat c.1950

By Fiat, Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A charming and rare set of four porcelain plates, created by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s, specially commissioned by Fiat to celebrate the culinary and cultural traditions of Turin....

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20th Century Italian Other Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" Rectangular Tray, Lina Cavalieri Face
Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" Rectangular Tray, Lina Cavalieri Face

Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" Rectangular Tray, Lina Cavalieri Face

By Fornasetti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This rectangular lacquered wood tray was designed by Piero Fornasetti and produced by the Atelier Fornasetti under his son Barnaba Fornasetti. It features Piero's signature "Tema e V...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Catchall Arturo Toscanini in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Mid Century Catchall Arturo Toscanini in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti

Mid Century Catchall Arturo Toscanini in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti

By Fornasetti

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Porcelain catchall/ashtray by Piero Fornasetti - Milano The 1950s-1960s The large ceramic tray or ashtray depicts the poster of Toscanini' Concert. "This is the poster of the inaugu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Mid-20th Century Limited edition Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Rare Vintage Mid-20th Century Limited edition Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

Rare Vintage Mid-20th Century Limited edition Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

By Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

This highly decorative piece is in excellent condition and a rare subject depicting bags & light luggage from the mid-20th century. There is also an image showing the limited edition...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960
Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960

By Fornasetti

Located in Chicago, IL

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand

By Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand A whimsical example. Late 1970s/80s example

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1970s Italian Vintage Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Fornasetti furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fornasetti furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 143 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 53 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Fornasetti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Richard Ginori, Alfredo Barbini, and La Murrina. Prices for Fornasetti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $274 and can go as high as $32,216, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,614.

Questions About Fornasetti Furniture

  • 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Piero Fornasetti is famous for his work as a designer. The Italian artist was one of the wittiest and most imaginative talents of the 20th century. Fornasetti crafted an inimitable decorative style from a personal vocabulary of images that included birds, butterflies, hot-air balloons, architecture and — most frequently, and in some 500 variations — an enigmatic woman's face based on that of opera singer Lina Cavalieri. Fornasetti used transfer prints of these images, rendered in the style of engravings, to decorate an endless variety of furnishings and housewares that ranged from chairs, tables and decorative objects to dinner plates, table lamps and umbrella stands. His work is archly clever, often Surrealist and always fun. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Piero Fornasetti pieces.
  • 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 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
    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 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.