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
2000s Astonishing Black and White Fornasetti Box signed Fornasetti. Made in Ital
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
2000s (2019) Astonishing wood and metal box designed by Piero Fornasetti produced by Fornasetti, in excellent condition. Made in Italy. The box is signed and is the n.1 of the year 2...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
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Metal
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Piero Fornasetti Trompe L’oeil Rovine Umberella Stand Black and White
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Long Island, NY
Piero Fornasetti Milano Trompe L’oeil Rovine .It is Hand Silkscreened and Laquered Metal Umberella Stand in Black/White
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1980s Italian International Style Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Timeless Elegance: Piero Fornasettis "Piede Romano", (left foot) 1960s, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegance and timeless design: the porcelain "Piede Romano" by Piero Fornasetti. Crafted with attention to detail, this left Roman foot in pristine white, adorned with delicate gold accents, sophistication and charm.
Embodying the essence of mid-century luxury, this piece bears the prestigious Fornasetti insignia, marking its origin to the illustrious 1960s era. Versatile in function, it serves as both a distinguished cigarette holder and a stylish pencil organizer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Rare 'Procuratie' Venetian Blind By Piero Fornasetti, c1960
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Fornasetti blind will make any room. It's a real stunner in person and retains Christies and Sothebys auction stickers.
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Piero Fornasetti lithographed wood and painted metal side chair.
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1980s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti "Toscanini's Concert" Porcelain Tray
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Astoria, NY
Fornasetti "Toscanini's Concert" Porcelain Tray, with gilt edge, marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Italy" to the underside.
1" H x 8.5" W x 5.25" D.
Provenance: From a Long Islan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rare Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque,
1950's.
Piero Fornasetti coloured panel designed for the Hilton in Istanbul features Iznik pottery vessels a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Paper
1960s Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Cupola Santa Maria del Fiore
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Original 1960s porcelain by Piero Fornasetti. The plate has a gilt rim, and a lithographed print of the Santa Maria Del Fiore in Firenze. The plate is number 3 in the serie "Cupola d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti ‘Opera’ decorative dishes, vintage pair (ashtrays, wall decorations)
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Piero Fornasetti, Italy (designer)
'Melodramma' (Opera) series decorative dishes, (dishes, ashtrays, wall decorations)
No.2: Pollione (Norma by Vincenzo Bellini)
No.21: Otello (Ote...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Table by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Table realized from a panel by Piero Fornasetti in 1950s.
Screen print on wood. Brass structure. Covered with glass.
Most probably a unique specimen, realized in 1950s for ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Piero Fornasetti, Ashtrays, prod. Fornasetti Milan 1960s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare tall screen-printed metal ashtray designed by Piero Fornasetti and produced by Fornasetti Milano in the 1960s
Excellent condition
Fornasetti was born in the fibrillating post-W...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Aperitivo Set
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of five vintage aperitivo bowls by Fornasetti. These bowls feature intricate black and white illustrations with gold accents, especially on the rims and bases. Each bowl is ado...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Framed Set of Coasters of the Months, "12 Mesi, 12 Soli" design
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Framed Piero Fornasetti Framed Set of Coasters,
"12 Mesi, 12 Soli" design,
Coasters Early 1960s
The six large ceramic coasters are from the "12 Mesi,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 dog bowl, green glaze with gilding, in very, very go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
"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
Fornasetti Red Lip Lacquered Bocca Stool
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) black and white lacquered wood Bocca stool featuring the red lips of Lina Cavallieri (Italian, 1874-1944), upon three tapering black legs, marke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Wood
Piatto serie "Astrolabio", Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti Milano, 1971
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Piatto serie "Astrolabio" Fornasetti Milano , Natale 1971
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1970s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Faux Malachite Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous faux malachite floor lamp by Piero Fornasetti in beautiful condition with all new wiring a great mid-century piece! It comes with a custom gold drum shade...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Six Appetizer Bowls with Anthemion Decoration
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Six Ceramic Appetizer Bowls,
Circa 1960
The Piero Fornasetti Ceramic appetizer bowls each have the same decoration with a wide band of Anthemion bet...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Piero Fornasetti Lithographed Cylindrical Lamp
Architectural Themed form with original surface
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,850
At the Window Fabric by Piero Fornasetti, 1980
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
At the window Fabric is a fashion item realized by Piero Fornasetti in 1980.
Fabricwith drawings of characters in the window.
Cotton sateen
Collect a precious fashion item!
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1980s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fornasetti x Saks Roman Chariot Porcelain, 8 Pcs.
By Piero Fornasetti, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Eight Piero Fornasetti for Saks Fifth Avenue Roman Chariot Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: (7) seven coasters and (1) one ashtray, with gilded background, marked "Forn...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Oval Dish with Gilt Pipe and Tobacco Motif
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Piero Fornasetti Pip motif oval dish is painted on a dark blue ground with a gilt design of two pipes entwined with tobacco leaves and tied together with a central ribbon.
Ref...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with painted metal decorated with birds (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s
Original label on the base
1 lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Mural Plates by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four 70s porcelain plates designed by Piero Fornasetti especially for Fiat, depicting Torino monuments and cooking recipes. The black, white and gold colors are a mark of Fornasetti ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Renens, CH
A Musicale chair by Piero Fornasetti, produced by Atelier Fornasetti during the early 1990s.
The Fornasetti company is specialized in hand...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Miniature Prototype "Sole" Table & Chairs Set by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare and spectacular set of Miniature Prototype Table and Chairs by Piero Fornasetti, Italy circa 1970's. The chairs are stamped 'Fornasetti Milano' ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Wood
PIero Fornasetti Coffe Table
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffe table by Piero Fornasetti
Black and white Architectura series
Italy circa 1960
Stamped with original sticker
Black lacquered feet with brass details.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$11,728
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramiche Panel/Plaque
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lithographic transfer-printed masonite panel.
Originally designed for the
Hilton Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
Fornasetti: the complete universe page 456.
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1950s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Masonite
Mid-century Modern Piero Fornasetti "Il Quadrante" Ceramic Beer Stein
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988)
"Il Quadrante" Ceramic Beer Stein
Circa 1960s
A superb and rare example of Piero Fornasetti's whimsical yet sophisticated design, this ceramic beer stei...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1980's Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s.
Original mark on the back...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Porcelain Plate No. 2
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
A 1950s Strumenti Musicali decorative porcelain plate by Piero Fornasetti, the Italian master of playful and surreal self-expression. This is variation number 2 of the musical instru...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1969 Piero Fornasetti Zodiac Porcelain Plate, Virgo, Made for Corisia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Zodiac Porcelain Plate,
Virgo,
Made for Corisia in 1969 #6 in series.
The plate in black and gold depicts the astrological si...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Fornasetti Ceramic Change Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A ceramic change tray signed by Fornasetti and designed by Piero Fornasetti.
The piece is a compliment to any setting. On a coffee table, bedside...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six 24kt Gold Plated Roman Themed Coasters Signed by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six coasters were designed by the legendary Piero Fornasetti for Saks Fifth Avenue in Milan Italy circa 1960. They feature circular porcelain bodies with raised ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Gold
Piero Fornasetti Ashtray of a Bill of Sale from the Weikel & Smith, Philadelphia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic 'Bill of Sale' Tray, Weikel & Smith Spice Company, Philadelphia
I. Introduction
The Object in Focus: A Nexus of Art, Commerce, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Architecture" Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti (Original), Italy 1980s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Argelato, BO
"Architecture" table lamp in brass and metal by Piero Fornasetti (Original), Italy, 1980s
Work of the great Italian graphic genius Piero Fornasetti, the "Architettura" lamp represen...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei Plate,
Cammei or Cameo,
Circa 1950s-60s
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate, named Cammei on the reverse, meaning Cameo, has a gro...
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Mid-20th Century Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight with Roman Chariots
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chariots of Gold:
Piero Fornasetti's Neo-Classical Coaster Set for Saks Fifth Avenue
Capture the glory of ancient Rome infused with mid-century Italian luxury with this striking co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Decorative Plates "Specialità Torinesi" by P. Fornasetti for Fiat
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare set of six decorated and gilded ceramic plates designed by Piero Fornasetti.
This collection was specially created by the Fornasetti Atelier...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Dinner Plate- Elephant Ear Soup
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Grand Cuisine, Great Guff: Fornasetti's "Elephant Ear Soup",
Piero Fornasetti and the Fantastic Feast.
This captivating porcelain dinner plate, featuring the fanciful recipe "Elepha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Complete Zodiac Sign from 1964-1974 Porcelain, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti complete zodiac sign from 1964-1974 porcelain, Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set Neo-Classical Mythological Gold Coasters Mitologia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mythic Opulence: Piero Fornasetti's Gilded "Mitologia" Coasters for Bonwit Teller
Presenting a complete and exceptionally preserved set of eight ceramic coasters by Piero Fornasetti...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti, lid jar "Cotton" mid-1900s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Porcelain jar from the bathroom series by Piero Fornasetti, mid-1900s.
With decor of flowers and "Cotton". Signed Fornasetti.
In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair in Black and White, Italy, circa 2006
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 'Capitello Ionico' or 'Ionic Capital' wooden chair designed by the great Piero Fornasetti. Originally designed in the 1980, this particular chair is numbered #24 from a v...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Piero Fornasetti Capricorn Zodiac Porcelain Plate, The Zodiac Pharmacopoeia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Capricorn Zodiaci Porcelain Plate,
Made for Crinos,
#9 in Series,
Titled "Gli Zodiaci Farmacopei", The Zodiac Pharmacopoeia.
1960...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Piero Fornesetti Coasters, Emblems of the States
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Piero Fornesetti's 8 piece coaster set with the emblems of various states in the US. Gilt decorated with lithographs of states emblems. Midcentury, Si...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Cook Pattern Plate, Corfam a La Du Pont
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Faux Cuisine: Fornasetti's "Corfam a La Du Pont",
Piero Fornasetti and the Plastic Bird
This brilliantly satirical porcelain plate, "Corfam a La Du Pont," is one of the most concept...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic "Love" Coasters, a Complete Set of Eight with Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters with Hearts and Sayings about Love,
With Original Red Box,
1950s-early 60s.
Each of the eight coasters has a central white heart on a gold ground. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s.
Plate from the Floralia series by Pierro Fornasetti for his...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$3,255 Sale Price / set
20% Off
FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Oggi Maria Pia newspaper table lamp with painted metal (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 198...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
PIERO FORNASETTI Portaombrelli metallo serigrafato/ottone. Serie LE CARROZZE.
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
PIERO FORNASETTI - della serie - LE CARROZZE.
Portaombrelli anni 50 , in metallo serigrafato e ottone, non più in produzione in ottimo stato, marchio stampato sotto la base e conteni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Fish Plate, Passata De Pesce- Passage of Fish
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Single File, Please: Fornasetti's Captivating "Passage of Fish" Plate #6
Artist: Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988)
Pattern: "Passata de pesce" (Passage of Fish) or "Pesci," plat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Pottery
1980's Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s.
Original mark on the back...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Rectangular Metal Tray, named Città di Carte
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage, rare Piero Fornasetti Rectangular Tray: Città di Carte. Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980's Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s.
Original mark on the back...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.
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Questions About Piero Fornasetti Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opera 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.
- Who is Piero Fornasetti?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Piero 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, 2024Piero 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, 2022Whether 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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