Piero Fornasetti Barware
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
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Located in North Miami, FL
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Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Ceramic Coasters with Different Cocktail Recipes,
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By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
This is how you serve your guests in style!
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Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tall Ship Ceramic Coasters with Box, Velieri Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tall Ship Ceramic Coasters with Original Box,
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1950s-1960s.
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Materials
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Fornasetti Ceramic Bar Coasters 'Vini e Liquori'
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Fornasetti Time! Fabulous complete set of 8 spirits and wine coasters including Whisky, Rum, Port, Brandy, Sherry, Rhenish, Gin and Madeira called 'Vini e Liquori'. A vintage classic and perfect for entertaining.
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Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set Neo-Classical Mythological Gold Coasters Mitologia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Vintage Piero Fornasetti Tall Ship Ceramic Coasters with Box, Velieri Pattern
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
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Vintage PIero Fornasetti Chariot Porcelain Gilded Coasters Barware Set of 8
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
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Eight Vintage Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters in the "Vini E Liquori" Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight drinks coasters designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 'Vini E Liquori' pattern, each depicting a different liquor bottle label in 22 karat gold.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
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Piero Fornasetti, Sole vide poche, Compagnia del Tabacco Italy 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
Sole vide poche designed by Piero Fornasetti
Compagnia del Tabacco under license Fornasetti, Italy 1980s
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Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Coaster Reclining "Adam” 7 of 8, 1965, Mid-century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Piero Fornasetti Tray with Still Life, Natura Morta Pattern, Early, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
This is how you serve your guests in style!
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Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set of Neo-classical Gold Coasters, Mitologia Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set of Neo-classical Gold Coasters,
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1950s
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T...
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Piero Fornasetti Surreal Sun-Motif Ceramic Complete Set of Coasters
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Surreal Sun-Motif Ceramic Complete Set of Coasters,
"12 Mesi, 12 Soli" design,
1960s
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Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight with Roman Chariots
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Coasters of Roman Chariots on a Gold Ground,
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1950s- Early 60s.
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Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Ceramic Coasters with Cocktail Recipes
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Ceramic Coasters with Different Cocktail Recipes,
Pattern called Cocktail,
1960.
The set of six ceramic coasters was designed by Piero Fornasetti around ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
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Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters with Hearts and Sayings about Love,
1960.
Each of the eight coasters has a central white heart on a gold ground. Within each heart is a saying about love framed by a different heart shaped border. The set comes with its original gold box.
Dimensions: 4 inches diameter x 1/2 inch height.
The saying or proverbs read as follows-
1. Love is not without fear;
2. Whate (sic) the heart thinks the mouth speaks;
3. Who loves me well loves my dog also;
4. Seek your salve where you got your sore (A Hand-book of Proverbs: Comprising Ray's Collection of English Proverbs ... By Henry George Bohn, John Ray, Page 482);
5. Love is shown by many a bitter sign (from The complete works, Volume 1
By George Noël Gordon Byron (Baron Byron), John Galt...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight Decorated with Dogs, Cani Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight Decorated with Dogs,
Cani Pattern (Dogs),
Within Original Gold Foil Box,
1950s
This rare set of Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters is ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Soli E Lune Sun and Moon Pattern Ceramic Coasters by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters,
"Soli e Lune" Pattern
1970s-80s
This set of eight ceramic coasters features the "Soli e Lune" (Suns and Moons) pattern by the renowned Italian d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Coaster Set, American Antiques
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Coaster Set,
"American Antiques",
A set of Eight,
With Original Gold Box,
Circa 1960
The ceramic set of Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters are decorated with a rare pattern called American Antiques. Each piece shows a different item of America, numbered on the reverse 1-8. They come with their original gold box.
The subjects are described as follows-
Civil War Drum About 1860,
1890 Fire Helmet, Fireman's Ax, Fire Trumpet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Wine & Liquor Coasters, Vini E Liquori Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Wine & Liquor Coasters,
Vini E Liquori Pattern,
1950s.
The charming complete set of coasters named Gin, Rum, Sherry, Madeira, Port, Rhenish, Brandy, and Whiskey. E...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Ceramic Bar Box Set of Eight Coasters Picturing "Eva”, Midcentury
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fornasetti ceramic bar box withe eight coasters picturing "Eva”, 1965. A classic motiv, Eva tempting Adam with an apple. Fornasetti 1960’s design series, Adamo & Eva (1965).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Piero Fornasetti Soli e Lune Coasters with Original Yellow Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Soli e Lune ceramic coasters with original yellow box,
1950s
The early Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters are each decorated with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Piero Fornasetti barware 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 barware, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by Piero Fornasetti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider barware by Lino Sabattini, Macabo, and Alessandro Albrizzi. Prices for Piero Fornasetti barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $345 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $850.
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- 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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