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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
Piero Fornasetti Wood and Brass Folding Trolley, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti wood and brass Folding trolley, Italy 1950s The trays depict a horse near a lake and wild vegetation scenery. Original labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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 Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: diameter 3,14 x 1,57 inches diameter 8 cm x cm 4 H
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Crystal

Piero Fornasetti Pin Tray or Ashtray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Pin Tray or Ashtray, 1950s-60s, This rectangular ceramic tray features raised sides and a playful design by Piero Fornasetti. Two contrasting hearts, one ye...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Plate With Snails and Mollusks
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Plate With Snails and Mollusks, #8, Circa 1960s-70s The Fornasetti plate is decorated in the Conchiglie pattern which depicts differen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered sofa, shabby chic effect, has been upholstered with original Fornasetti ...
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1940s Italian Charles X Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Linen, Walnut, Lacquer

Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" Coasters in Original Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" coasters in original box, Italy, circa 1950s. Nice to find them in their original box, however tattered. This set original...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Paper basket Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Göteborg, SE
Paper basket / Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s Its made of tin, decor of rattan in gold color. It stands on brass feet. Amazingly beautiful labeling underneath...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass, Tin

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 Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of neoclassical style armchairs come from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered armchairs, shabby chic effect, are covered with original For...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Eight Vintage Piero Fornasetti Musicalia Coasters
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of eight porcelain coasters designed by Piero Fornasetti. The design is named "Musicalia". The coasters are white porcelain with a gilt gold background outlined in black depic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Italian Racehorse Champions Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Italian Racehorse Champions Plates, Great Italian Equestrian Champions, "Grandi Campioni Italian Del Galoppo, Circa 1950's. The plates, numbered consecutively from ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Large Chinoiserie Tray c1950
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Large Fornasetti tray . c1950 Printed label Fornasetti Milano,
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Mani Con Farfalle Vase by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A rare, early Fornasetti glass vase, titled 'Mani Con Farfalle' (Hands with Butterflies), originally debuted at the 'VI Triennial of Venice' in 1936 through collaboration with S.A.L.I.R. - Studio Arts Labor Industrie Riunited. A museum-quality example of Fornasetti's work, manufactured at the very beginning of his career. Hand-blown clear glass with enamel...
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1930s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Glass

Piero Fornasetti “Strumenti Musicali” Coffee Table
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988); Fornasetti Additional Information: We would like to thank Barnaba Fornasetti, who assisted in confirming the table’s design a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

'Butterflies' Dining Table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance collectors item is the 'Farfalle' (translated to 'Butterflies') dining table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s, signed underneath with its original studio label. Table height is a perfect 29.25" for dining but also ideal as a cafe, gaming or center table. Such incredible artistry, this round Fornasetti dining table is made with lithographic transfer and lacquered wood that has a white background with colorful butterfly motif and is affixed via screws to a white tulip styled base. One of my favorite aspects of this table is how some of the butterflies cascade down into the edge of the table giving a 3-dimensional effect. The top has been masterfully re-lacquered in a French Polish and looks so incredible - it looks like a sheet of water is floating above the butterflies because it is so clear, vibrant, glossy and smooth while protecting the artwork underneath for decades to come. The 'Farfalle' aka 'Butterflies' motif is documented in the book "Fornasetti, The Complete Universe". This rare piece is sought after by interior designers and collectors alike. Perfect piece to add a little splash of whimsy and intrigue into your interior decor. Contact us for more details on our collection of Fornasetti lamps, tables, bar carts, mirrors, umbrella stands and more. Photographed with the table are Robert Venturi post-modern 'Queen Anne' chairs for Knoll International and Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah Jong's in Missoni fabrics along with a Missoni Home rug...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

Piero Fornsasetti box, Fornasetti Milan. 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Small and rare box signed Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti Milan, 1960s Classic screen-printed decoration. Useful as a pocket emptier
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

1990s Gorgeous "Sun" Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous "Sun" Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli in polypropylene,. This lamp is part of the collection "Follia Pratica" and is a true piece of modern art. It's in...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Plastic

Set of 6 Vintage Fornasetti Calligraphy Bird black outline plates Milan
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of 6 vintage plates - black decal calligraphy in bird motif - Uccelli Calligrafica on Arzberg and Schonfeld blanks. Some rubbing off of pattern on plates as photographed Perfect ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

1960s Fornasetti Cammei Mythological Collection Gold Leaf Plates Signed Set of 6
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in IT
1960s Fornasetti Cammei Mythological Collection Gold Leaf Plates Signed Set of 6 Fornasetti 1960s 'Cammei' series porcelain plates decorated with pure gold leaf, set of 6. Designed ...
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1960s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Magic Mirror, Piero Fornasetti, 1970s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Magic Mirror, Piero Fornasetti, 1970s: Piero Fornasetti's Magic Mirror from the 1970s is a captivating testament to the whimsical and surreal elements inherent in his iconic designs....
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1970s Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

Fornasetti Box, 1950’s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early decorative box by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950, in sheet metal with interior wood box, painted in an early burnt orange color decorated with lithograph pistols. Very chic ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Sheet Metal

Three Vintage Fornasetti Leaf “Foglie” Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Portman Gallery is pleased to offer three rare gilt transfer plates from the “Foglie” series, which have not been produced in decades. A great gift for anyone who loves: Fall, Bota...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Plates by Rosenthal 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Piero Fornasetti said that he chose Lina Cavalieri for her archetypal beauty. It's clear what he meant. Fornasetti designed more than 400 variations of her face, some winking, some c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Round brass mirror designed by Piero Fornasetti for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round mirror designed by Piero Fornasetti for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1980s. Brass and mirrored glass.
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s.
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Metal Table Lamp with Jugglers by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s. cm. 40x8. Good conditions
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1950s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful dish with Butterfly in porcelain by Piero Fornasetti. Mid-20th Century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful dish with a Butterfly in porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti during the Mid-20th Century. Typical Fornasetti design and with a butterfly with beauful colors Wear cons...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s Signed Fornasetti Rare undecorated owl box.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti, Set di due scatole da fumo
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
Piero Fornasetti, Set di due scatole da fumo Scatole in metallo smaltato e legno disegnate da Piero Fornasetti Anni 50 Il set è composto da una scatola porta sigari e una scatola ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti - Silkscreened Metal Tray and Pedestal - Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Large screen-printed metal tray, finely decorated with colorful and original motif of a cherry vine with leaves. The rather high edge fitted with two molded sockets ensures its funct...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Sezioni Di Frutta Dessert Plate, No 4 for Tiffany
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Sezioni Di Frutta Dessert Plate, No 4 in Series, Made for Tiffany, 1960s The tromp l"oeil porcelain plate depicts a section o...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Splendid Piero Fornasetti folding screen
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) Splendid folding screen with three folding doors in lacquered wood with two-colour silk-screened musical instruments. Fornasetti production, ca. 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Gilded Glazed "I Soli" Ceramic Pencil Holder by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pencil holder or small vase by Piero Fornasetti, in gilded glazed ceramic. This piece belogs to the designers' 1950s production. Iconic "I soli" ("suns" in Italian) decor w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams - Mauries, 1991 Bullfinch Press - 1st Edition
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rochester, NY
Fornasetti - Designer Of Dreams - Mauries, Patrick w/ an essay by Ettore Sottsass - 1991 A Bullfinch Press Book - 1st United States Edition. Black hardcover cloth book w/ gilt letter...
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1990s Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Paper

20th Century Large Metal Matchbox By Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1960
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful matchbox, with an interior comprised of a metal sliding tray, the exterior decorated with five profiles, with highlighted red lips, four of whom smoking, with black cros...
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20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti ‘Soriano’ Cat Umbrella Stand, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A fabulous light-colored version of the tromp l’oeil Tabby cat umbrella stand designed by Piero Fornasetti. Originally designed in the 1950s, this piece is from a more recent, very l...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Matchbox / Trinket Box By Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1960/70's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare matchbox or trinket box by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy, circa 1960s / 1970s. The lacquered exterior is decorated with a traditional scene of Venice, the interior made with...
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20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Pine

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Set of 8 Gilted Astrolabe Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Paris, FR
Piero Fornasetti 1913-1988 lived and worked in Milano and he was very fond of science. This series normally is composed of 12 designs about astrolabe or "Astrolabos" in Greece which ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Square Tray by Piero Fornasetti Milano Gun Pattern Metal w. Silkscreen Print
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage silkscreen printed metal tray designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1960s features fine detailed depictions of guns spanning several centuries. The silkscreen printing tech...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Fornasetti ‘Opera’ decorative dishes, vintage pair (ashtrays, wall decorations)
By Piero Fornasetti, 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

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Ceramic

Tray by Piero Fornasetti, 1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Berlin, DE
Tray made of aluminum with offset-printing of birds Dimensions: H.58cm W.46cm D.1cm Design and manufacture / Piero Fornasetti Labeled 'Fornasetti'.  
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Aluminum

Fornasetti waste basket
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Fornasetti waste bin. Baroque pattern lithographic transfer, and lacquered metal. Green on black ground. With brass trim and brass feet. Stamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti, Mid-Century Modern, Exhibition Poster, Paper, Light Wood Frame
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Exhibition Poster, Deocrative Art, Framed PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988) 'Fornasetti's Decorative Objects' poster Italy, 1989 Provenance: Christie...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood, Paper

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

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Porcelain

Beautiful Glovebox / Trinket Box By Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1960/70's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful glove box or trinket box by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1960s / 1970s, with sliding cedar interior, bearing the label 'Trofeo, Pesca' to the side of the box. The exterior is lacquered with depictions of traditional fishing trophies...
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20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Pine

Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates, After Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Arcimboldesca Pattern, Set of Twelve, Circa 1955 The 1950s pottery plates with a wide ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

20th Century Trinket Box By Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1960/70's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful glove box or trinket box by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1960s / 1970s, with sliding cedar interior, bearing the label 'Trofeo, Selvaggina' to the side of the box. The exteri...
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20th Century Italian Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Pine

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand " Birds " Metal Brass 1950 Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Very Rare Umbrella Stand Piero Fornasetti 1950s
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

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

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Wood, Lacquer

1970s Astonishing Oval Metal Tray By Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing oval metal tray by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy It's in excellent condition and is signed at the bottom. Dimension: 20,47" x 16,14" x 1,57 H inches cm 52 x cm 41...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti, wall mirror, wooden support covered with screen prints.
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Piero Forna, wall mirror, wooden support covered with screen prints with neo-classical decoration of flowers and mythological scenes, circa 1960, Italy. Height 85 cm, width 64 cm, de...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Wood

Fornasetti salt and pepper shakers with an additional container
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Set of three condiment containers. By Piero Fornasetti c 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Book End
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a charming one half of a rare Fornastti bookend. It is nonetheless a wonderful collectible and highly decorative accent piece for a desk, or bookshelf display. Who knows may...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Metal

Set of P. Fornasetti Decorative Porcelain Plates for Martini & Rossi, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Piero Fornasetti complete collection of twelve decorated and enamelled porcelain plates. Limited edition for Martini & Rossi of Turin, inspired by the main pieces of the Casa Martini...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Porcelain

Fornasetti “Prospettiva” Architectural Plates, Set of 3, 1950’s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please note: the price is for the set of three plates. Three plates from Piero Fornasetti’s “Prospettiva” series. Vintage 1950’s material, not reissued. A beautiful red tint ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Ceramic

Lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Lamp By Piero Fornasetti One little crack ( see picture) Re-wired Dimensions given without shade No shade included
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1980s Italian Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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Brass

Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain white and gold Ashtray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain white and gold Ashtray. White and gold ceramic ashtray/trinket dish with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Ital...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Piero Fornasetti Furniture

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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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