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Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Italian, 1913-1988

The Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative 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 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.

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 Fornasetti's 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 the artist's collaborator and patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking 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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Creator: Piero Fornasetti
1950's "Tribal" Enameled Decorative Box by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Vintage decorative long rectangular "Tribal" box with wooden interior and cream enameled top and sides. The serigraphy image is colorful and rare.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Trompe L’oeil “Libri” Four-Panel Folding Screen By Piero Fornasetti.
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Montreal, QC
lithographic transfer-printed and lacquered wood trompe L"oeil “Libri” four-panel folding screen by Piero Fornasetti the reverse with musical instruments Fornasetti Milano Italy, 195...
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1950s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

Piero Fornasetti paraventi screen Italy 1954
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare early paraventi / foldable screen designed by Piero Fornasetti and manufactured by Fornasetti in Italy in 1954. This version consists a ‘Libri’ theme on one side and a 'Battaglia Navale’ theme on the other. Fornasetti had many artistic interests; graphic design, decorative arts, historical prints, Italian art and architecture, Surrealism. And they all inspired his unique approach to decoration. The folding screen was one of his favourite formats, and here he has covered the screen’s surface with on one side books and objects like a vase, glass, shell, a roman foot, feather and more. The other side has a nautic war...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Nummus "Coin" Collector Plate Made In Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage plate designed by Italian artist Piero Fornasetti. The plate is from the "Nummus" series, Nummus is the Latin word for coin, usually referring to a large bronze coin from t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

"Architettura" Table by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti Milano
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable "Architettura" Table by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti Milano. Made in Italy circa 1955. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Fornasetti Milano Made in I...
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1950s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Piero Fornasetti Table Lamp Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
A beautiful and rare table lamp designed by the artist Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s. The wonderful lacquer prints of lamp has different designs on each of the four sides, first de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Chamblee, GA
Enameled metal and brass umbrella stand by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. Decoration features umbrellas, canes, and riding crops in Fornasetti's signature graphic style. Signed w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Fornasetti Piero Milan Italy in years '50 a first edit of lacquered tray fish
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Biella, IT
Fornasetti Piero Milan Italy in years '50 a first original edit of lacquered tray in metal, with printed decoration of fish. Labeled
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Four-Panel Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Large Four-Panel Folding Screen or room divider by Piero Fornasetti displaying windmills and a city center. The reverse decorated with an Italian forestscape print.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Plates from the " Tema E Variazioni" Series
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Piero Fornasetti plates from the " Tema e Variazioni" series depicting the fictional character, Giulia, in a variety of creative ways. Sold individually-price per plate. C...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti astrolabe plate, Numbered #7 in Series 1960s-mid 1970s. The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe in a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

MCM Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate, #1, Astrolabio Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti astrolabe porcelain plate, #1 in Astrolabio pattern, 1960s-mid 1970s.   The Piero Fornasetti plate depicts an astrol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Eva or Eve Porcelain Plate # 8, Signed, Unused
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Eva or Eve porcelain plate number 8. Signed. Appears to be unused.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Eva / Eve Porcelain Plate # 3, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Eva / Eve porcelain dinner plate number 3. Signed. Never used as a dinner plate.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Adamo / Adam Porcelain Plate Number 12, Signed, Excellent
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Adamo / Adam porcelain plate # 12. Signed. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti "Fondale Marino" Table Lamp Produced by Antonangeli
By Piero Fornasetti, Antonangeli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barnaba Fornasetti, son of Piero Fornasetti, "Fondale Marino" (Seabed) table lamp from the La Follia series for Antonangeli (ca 1990s, Italy). Composed of a flat plastic sheet photos...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Plastic

Set of Two Plates "Grandi Maestri" by P. Fornasetti, 1967
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of two plates "Grandi Maestri" is an original decorative object realized by the Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti (Milan, 1909-1988) in 1967. Made by Fornasetti, Mi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Adamo or Adam Porcelain Plate # 7, Signed, Excellent Condition
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Adamo or Adam porcelain plate number 7. Signed. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate for the Year 1988
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Piero Fornasetti calendar porcelain plate for the year 1988.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

2 Plato Calendario Porcelain Plates signed and numbered Fornasetti from Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Fornasetti signed and numbered calendar astrological plates - the plates are Classic Piero Fornasetti - A wonderful design, indicating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Gold

Rare 1960s Fish Pesci Appetizer or Hors D'oeuvre Tray by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, London
Appetizer tray consisting of four ceramic dishes Gold metal tray Printed section of fish on each dish Fornasetti mark underneath Slightly fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Display Plate, Barney's New York Collection
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic midcentury Italian Designed plate featuring an iconic image from Piero Fornasetti’s work, his muse the opera singer, Lina Cavalieri. Crisp black and white timeless design i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare lamp by Piero Fornasetti Italy, 1970s one little crack to the painting Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
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1970s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti Box Wood Metal Crome Gold, 1960, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti box wood metal crome gold, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four Plates 'Velieri' by Piero Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of Four Plates "Velieri" is an original set of decorative objects realized by the Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti (Milan, 1909 - 19...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Display Plate, Barney's New York Collection
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic midcentury Italian Designed plate featuring an iconic image from Piero Fornasetti’s work, his muse the opera singer, Lina Cavalieri. Crisp black and white timeless design i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Piero Fornesetti "Equestrian" Ashtrays
By Piero Fornasetti, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of ashtrays with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Italy). These examples retailed at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, as indicated on the reverse. Composed o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti Plate Capricorn Zodiac Sign Porcelain, 1963, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti plate Capricorn zodiac sign porcelain, 1963, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti Ashtray Porcelain 1950 Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti ashtray porcelain 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

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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1950s Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti Porcelain Cup of Coffee Gold “Ponte Corso Venezia”, 1950
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti porcelain cup of coffee gold “Ponte Corso Venezia”, 1950, Italia.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Plate Libra Zodiac Sign Porcelain 1972, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti plate Libra Zodiac sign porcelain 1972, Italy.
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Trozzella Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Trozzella Leccese - for Martini & Rossi is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Excellent conditions: as good as new. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, finely decorated with the illustration of the Apulian Leccese "Trozzella" vase, with the golden explicative text and the title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti's logo. "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Kantaros Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Kantaros - for Martini & Rossi is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Excellent conditions: As good as new.  Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, finely decorated with the illustration of the Apulian "Kantharos" vase. Golden explicative text and the title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti's logo. "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate for the Year 1989
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Piero Fornasetti calendar porcelain plate for the year 1989.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Pottery Plate, Sezioni Di Frutta, #6, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Plate, Sezioni Di Frutta, #6 1960s. The stunning Piero Fornasetti Pottery Plate depicts a cut red pepper from the Sezioni Di Frutta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Pottery

Rhyton Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Rhyton is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Excellent conditions: as good as new. This is a black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, representing the oldest drinking vessel ever found, the Apulian rhyton. With a very detailed golden caption and title on the front of the plate. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo: "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Porron Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Porron is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Excellent conditions: as good as new. This is a b/w ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, representing the Spanish amphora called "porron", realized to drink wine gracefully. With a very detailed golden caption and title on the front of the plate. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo: "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Il Primo Tino Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Il Primo Tino, for Martini & Rossi is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Excellent conditions: as good as new. This is a black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, representing the first Martini, Sola & C.gnia Pessio's vat for the vermouth production, described with a golden caption and titled on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo: Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Servizio Per Porto Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Servizio per Porto in Argento is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Original title: Servizio per Porto in Argento (Silver Set) In excellent conditions: as good as new. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, representing a silver set, held in the Pessione Museum, with a golden caption and the title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo. "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Carro Vinario Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Carro Vinario is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. In excellent conditions: as good as new. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, representing wine-carriage, an ancient means of transportation, a real cart preserved in the Pessione Museum. With a golden caption and title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo. "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Oinochoe Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
This Oinochoe is an elegant silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. In excellent conditions: as good as new. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, superbly decorated with the bacchante motive take from a Greek "Oinochoe" jar. Golden caption and the title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo. "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and Rossi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Gravure Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack Brass Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Piero Fornasetti Gravure Italian Mid-Century Modern brass base magazine rack stand. Item features solid brass tripod base, iron rod, lithograph transfer enameled metal, decorated mag...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Coaster Reclining "Adam” 7 of 8, 1965, Mid-century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plate number 7 from the quite rare and sought after of Fornasetti 1960’s design series, Adamo & Eva (1965). Compared to his much more severe standing “Adam" of a decade earlier, this...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Skyphos Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Skyphos is an elegant silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. In excellent conditions: as good as new. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate, finely decorated with the representation of the greek model "Skyphos" vase. Golden explicative text and the title on the front. Marked on the back with the description of the series, the title of the plate, and the Fornasetti logo: "Serie di piatti creata da Piero Fornasetti per la Martini and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plates, Pair Decorated with Sea Anemones
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pair of Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plates, decorated with sea anemones, urchins and shells, #7 & #12 from Conchiglie Pattern, Circa 1960-1970s. The Fornasetti plates are dec...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti Porcelain Coffee Cup 1950 “Ponte Di Via Olona” Milano
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti porcelain coffee cup 1950 “Ponte Di Via Olona“ Milano, 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Coaster Reclining "Adam” 2 of 8, 1965, Mid-century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plate number 2 from the quite rare and sought after of Fornasetti 1960’s design series, Adamo & Eva (1965). Compared to his much more severe standing “Adam" of a decade earlier, this...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Plate Aries Zodiac Sign Porcelain 1966, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti plate Aries zodiac sign porcelain 1966, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Alambicco Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Alambicco per la distillazione dell'alcool is an elegant silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s. Original title: Alambicco per la...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

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 coachmen pulled by two horses. This typo of artistic boxes was created to stay over ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

"Cappelli" Tole Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hand coloured trompe l'oeil transfer printed on metal "Cappelli" (hats) Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti.
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20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Tôle

Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Quand on Arrive Clock Coasters, When One Arrives
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight "Quand on Arrive" Clock Coasters, "When one arrives" Early 1960s. These charming early Piero Fornasetti large coasters, each with a clock face and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Grande Mortaio Bronzeo Plate for Martini & Rossi, by P. Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Grande Mortaio Bronzeo, for Martini & Rossi (Large Bronze Mortar - for Martini & Rossi) is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Martini & Rossi in 1960s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Earth Signs, Set of 3 Plates from Zodiac Plate Series by P. Fornasetti, 1965
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Earth signs- Zodiac Plate Series is a set of elegant porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Perugia in 1965. Good conditions except for the plate depicting Taurus that ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti, Trompe L'Oeil Umbrella Stand, Lithographed Green Metal, 1970s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Piero Fornasetti lithographed Metal Trompe L'Oeil antique heads umbrella stand, Printed, painted and lacquered by hand. Now unmarked, however, t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980s Plates, Set of 8 Vintage Plates by Piero Fornasetti, 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
1980s Plate, Calendar series is a set of 8 silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti during the 1980s from the Calendario series, the Happy New Year dishes series. Good conditions. Black and white ceramic Fornasetti wall plate...
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1980s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of Seven Plates 'Velieri' by Piero Fornasetti, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of seven plates "Velieri" is an original set of decorative objects realized by the Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti (Milan, 1909-1988) in the 1960s. Made by Fornaset...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Piero 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 Piero Fornasetti furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 391 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Piero 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 Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, and Richard Ginori. Prices for Piero Fornasetti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $54,990, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,262.
Questions About Piero Fornasetti Furniture
  • 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
    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 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 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.

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