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Piero Fornasetti Lithographs: Auction Prices

1913–1988

Piero Fornasetti lithographs have appeared at auction 81 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 66 sold, a sell-through rate of 81%. The median price realised is $2.3kSign up free to see across 66 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.2kSign up free to see–$6.7kSign up free to see. "La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room) holds the top price on file: $507kSign up free to see at Phillips (June 2018). Most results come from Wright (28), Bonhams (15) and Phillips (14).

$507,000≈ £377,851≈ €430,939Sign uprecord price · incl. premium"La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room)Phillips81auction results2003–2026years recorded81%sold$2.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Piero Fornasetti lithographs: key figures

Auction results
81
Sold rate
81%
Active at auction
2003–2026
Median price
$2.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$507kSign up free to see "La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room), Phillips, Jun 2018

Top auction houses: Wright (28), Bonhams (15), Phillips (14)

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  1. Strumenti musicali occasional table by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1960, hand-colored lithographic transfer print on lacquered wood, brass, sold Aug 2026
    Strumenti musicali occasional table, c. 1960
    Lithograph · Panel
    22¾ h x 14¼ dia in (58 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 243
    $2,048≈ £1,518≈ €1,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. 'Palladian' Chest of Drawers by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic printed mahogany and brass, applied manufacturer's label to drawer 'Fornasetti Milano', inscribed 'ALTO Mo, sold Jul 2026
    'Palladian' Chest of Drawers
    Lithograph · Panel
    height 33in (83.8cm); width 40in (101.5cm); depth 21 3/4in (55.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    $7,040≈ £5,266≈ €6,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. 'COROMANDEL' TRAY, 1950s by Piero Fornasetti, hand-coloured lithographic print on metal, sold May 2026
    'COROMANDEL' TRAY, 1950s
    Lithograph · Other support
    56.5cm high, 77cm wide (22 ¼in high, 30 ¼in wide)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 255
    £1,080≈ $1,458≈ €1,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. TUMBLERS, 1950s by Piero Fornasetti, lithograph on zinc plate, offered May 2026
    TUMBLERS, 1950s
    Lithograph
    81cm x 39.7cm (31 7/8in x 15 5/8in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Arlecchini table lamp by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer-printed steel, brass, polyester shade, sold Apr 2026
    Arlecchini table lamp, c. 1955
    Lithograph
    27½ h x 16 dia in (70 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 220
    $2,432≈ £1,806≈ €2,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  6. Rare Procuratie Venetian blinds by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1960, lithograph on aluminum, enameled steel, sold Jan 2026
    Rare Procuratie Venetian blinds, c. 1960
    Lithograph · Other support
    119 h x 52 w x 2½ d in (302 x 132 x 6 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $3,048≈ £2,270≈ €2,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Citta de Carte/Farfalle folding screen by Piero Fornasetti, 1950, lithographic-transfer print with hand-coloring over lacquered wood, stainless steel, sold Oct 2025
    Citta de Carte/Farfalle folding screen, 1950
    Lithograph · Panel
    79⅛ h x 79 w x 1¼ d in (201 x 201 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 319
    $6,985≈ £5,237≈ €6,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. 'Farfalle' wastepaper basket. c.1960 by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer print over steel, sold Oct 2025
    'Farfalle' wastepaper basket. c.1960
    Lithograph
    19.5cm diameter 21cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 208
    £850≈ $1,137≈ €979HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  9. Group of eight 'Eva' coasters by Piero Fornasetti, c.1965, lithographically-decorated and hand-painted ceramic, sold Oct 2025
    Group of eight 'Eva' coasters, c.1965
    Lithograph
    10cm diameter
    Sworders · · Lot 206
    £500≈ $669≈ €576HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  10. Grattacieli rinascimentali folding screen by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic-transfer printed lacquered wood, brass, sold Jun 2025
    Grattacieli rinascimentali folding screen
    Lithograph · Panel
    81 h x 79 w x 1¼ d in (206 x 201 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 388
    $3,556≈ £2,621≈ €3,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. 'OGGETTI' TRAY, 1950s by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer print on aluminium, sold May 2025
    'OGGETTI' TRAY, 1950s
    Lithograph · Other support
    56.5cm x 77cm (22 ¼in x 30 3/8in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 253
    £819≈ $1,094≈ €962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  12. Column chair by Piero Fornasetti, 1951 / 1989, lithographic transfer-print on lacquered wood, lacquered steel, sold Apr 2025
    Column chair, 1951 / 1989
    Lithograph · Panel
    36 h x 16¼ w x 24 d in (91 x 41 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 339
    $1,270≈ £955≈ €1,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. Musicale chair by Piero Fornasetti, 1955 / 1991, lithographic transfer-print on lacquered wood, hand-painted, lacquered steel, sold Apr 2025
    Musicale chair, 1955 / 1991
    Lithograph · Panel
    37¼ h x 16¼ w x 20 d in (95 x 41 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 337
    $2,794≈ £2,100≈ €2,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  14. Viso Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti, for Fornasetti Milano, lithographically printed metal, brass, sold Jan 2025
    Viso Table Lamp
    Lithograph
    height 25 1/4in (64cm); diameter of shade 14 1/4in (36.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 568
    $1,216≈ £997≈ €1,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Wardrobe doors from the apartment interiors of the Fornasetti Atelier, set of seven by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer-printed and lacquered wood, mirrored glass, sold Jan 2025
    Wardrobe doors from the apartment interiors of the Fornasetti Atelier, set of seven, c. 1955
    Lithograph · Panel
    80 h x 16½ w x 2 d in (203 x 42 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $5,715≈ £4,648≈ €5,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. 'Architettura' Table by Piero Fornasetti, for Fornasetti Milano, lithographically printed with architectural motifs, wood, lacquer, metal, offered Dec 2024
    'Architettura' Table
    Lithograph · Panel
    height 30 in (76.5cm); diameter 70 in (170cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $9,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Rare 'Ultime Notizie' Center Table by Piero Fornasetti, for Fornasetti Milano, lithographically printed with newsprint and hand-colored, wood, lacquer and metal base, offered Dec 2024
    Rare 'Ultime Notizie' Center Table
    Lithograph · Panel
    height 14in (35.5cm); width 48in (121cm); depth 48in(121cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. 'Fossili' occasional table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1958, Lithographic transfer-printed plywood, painted aluminium, brass, offered Nov 2024
    'Fossili' occasional table, circa 1958
    Lithograph
    73 cm (28 3/4 in.) high, 115 cm (45 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Chiavi su malachite occasional table by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1952, lithographic transfer-print on wood with gold leaf, rubber over steel, brass, sold Oct 2024
    Chiavi su malachite occasional table, c. 1952
    Lithograph · Panel
    22 h x 14¼ dia in (56 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $2,016≈ £1,548≈ €1,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Architettura bookends by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer-print on metal, felt, sold Oct 2024
    Architettura bookends, c. 1955
    Lithograph · Other support
    7½ h x 5½ w x 3¾ d in (19 x 14 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $1,386≈ £1,065≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Strumenti musicali su misica tray by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer-printed aluminum, sold Aug 2024
    Strumenti musicali su misica tray, c. 1955
    Lithograph
    10 h x 23½ w x ½ d in (25 x 60 x 1 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 219
    $524≈ £398≈ €473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  22. Rare Bissona tray by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1950, lithographic transfer-printed aluminum, sold Aug 2024
    Rare Bissona tray, c. 1950
    Lithograph
    ¾ h x 23 w x 10 d in (2 x 58 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 218
    $393≈ £298≈ €354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  23. Strumenti musicali plates, collection of twenty-four by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1965, lithographic transfer-print on porcelain with hand-painting, sold Jul 2024
    Strumenti musicali plates, collection of twenty-four, c. 1965
    Lithograph · Other support
    1 h x 10 dia in (3 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 206
    $2,520≈ £1,962≈ €2,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. 'Architettura' Table by Piero Fornasetti, for Fornasetti Milano, lithographically printed with architectural motifs, wood, lacquer, metal, offered Jun 2024
    'Architettura' Table
    Lithograph · Panel
    height 30 in (76.5cm); diameter 70 in (170cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Rare 'Ultime Notizie' Center Table by Piero Fornasetti, for Fornasetti Milano, lithographically printed with newsprint and hand-colored, wood, lacquer and metal base, offered Jun 2024
    Rare 'Ultime Notizie' Center Table
    Lithograph · Panel
    diameter 70 in (170cm); height 28 3/4in (73cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1953, Lithographic transfer-printed wood, painted wood, nickel-plated brass, sold May 2024
    Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers, circa 1953
    Lithograph · Panel
    85 x 99.5 x 54.5 cm (33 1/2 x 39 1/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £44,450≈ $55,594≈ €51,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Farfalle wastepaper basket by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1960, hand-lacquered lithographic transfer print over steel with hand coloring, brass, sold Apr 2024
    Farfalle wastepaper basket, c. 1960
    Lithograph
    8¼ h x 7¾ dia in (21 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 111
    $1,071≈ £856≈ €999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  28. 'Geometrico Bruno' dining table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1955, Lithographic transfer-printed steel, painted steel, sold Apr 2024
    'Geometrico Bruno' dining table, circa 1955
    Lithograph
    71.5 cm high, 115.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 147
    £5,888≈ $7,367≈ €6,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Pennini wastepaper basket by Piero Fornasetti, 2007, lithographic transfer print over steel with hand-coloring, brass, sold Apr 2024
    Pennini wastepaper basket, 2007
    Lithograph
    11 h x 10½ dia in (28 x 27 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 142
    $819≈ £657≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  30. Palloni wastepaper basket by Piero Fornasetti, 1989, lithographic transfer print over steel with hand-coloring, brass, sold Apr 2024
    Palloni wastepaper basket, 1989
    Lithograph
    11¼ h x 10¼ dia in (29 x 26 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 130
    $1,134≈ £910≈ €1,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  31. Tray by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer print on aluminum, sold Apr 2024
    Tray, c. 1955
    Lithograph · Other support
    1¼ h x 15¾ dia in (3 x 40 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 101
    $590≈ £474≈ €555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  32. Strumenti Musicali/Libri screen by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer-printed and lacquered wood, casters, sold Mar 2024
    Strumenti Musicali/Libri screen
    Lithograph · Panel
    53¾ h x 55 w x 2 d in (137 x 140 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 276
    $7,560≈ £5,980≈ €6,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Vasi antichi umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer print over steel with hand-coloring, enameled steel, sold Mar 2024
    Vasi antichi umbrella stand
    Lithograph
    28¾ h x 18¼ w x 6¾ d in (73 x 46 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 277
    $2,142≈ £1,694≈ €1,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Import-Export umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer print over steel with hand coloring, sold Jan 2024
    Import-Export umbrella stand, c. 1955
    Lithograph
    28⅝ h x 17¾ w x 7 d in (73 x 45 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $1,161≈ £912≈ €1,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Collection of tabletop objects by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer printed, glazed, and gilt porcelain, sold Aug 2023
    Collection of tabletop objects
    Lithograph
    1⅛ h x 10¼ dia in (3 x 26 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $630≈ £495≈ €574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  36. Barolo tray by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer-printed aluminum, lacquered and hand-painted, sold Aug 2023
    Barolo tray, c. 1955
    Lithograph
    ½ h x 23⅛ w x 9⅞ d in (1 x 59 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $819≈ £644≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  37. Occhi and Città di carte trays by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1960, lithographic transfer-printed aluminum, sold Jul 2023
    Occhi and Città di carte trays, c. 1960
    Lithograph
    10 h x 23⅛ w in (25 x 59 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 137
    $1,260≈ £964≈ €1,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Set of Six 'Strumenti Musicali' Plates by Piero Fornasetti, hand-colored lithographic print on porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Set of Six 'Strumenti Musicali' Plates
    Lithograph · Other support
    26cm diameter (10 1/4in diameter)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 157
    £2,142≈ $2,671≈ €2,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,200–5,400View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  39. 'House of Cards' Table, circa 1990 by Piero Fornasetti, hand-coloured lithographic print on lacquered wood, enamelled metal and brass, sold Apr 2023
    'House of Cards' Table, circa 1990
    Lithograph · Panel
    56cm high, 60cm diameter (22in high, 23 5/8in diameter)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 152
    £1,638≈ $2,043≈ €1,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  40. Untitled by Piero Fornasetti, Lithographic transfer-printed, lacquered and hand-painted metal, brass, sold Feb 2023
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    57 cm high, 26.2 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 179
    £956≈ $1,167≈ €1,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Profilo di donna bookends, two works by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1955, lithographic transfer print on steel, sold Nov 2022
    Profilo di donna bookends, two works, c. 1955
    Lithograph · Other support
    8 h x 5⅞ w x 5⅛ d in (20 x 15 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 132
    $938≈ £795≈ €909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Strumenti musicali magazine rack by Piero Fornasetti, c.1950, lithographic transfer-print on lacquered wood, brass, sold Nov 2022
    Strumenti musicali magazine rack, c.1950
    Lithograph · Panel
    15 h x 16¾ w x 8¼ d in (38 x 43 x 21 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 134
    $1,690≈ £1,433≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Set of Eight 'Astrolabio' Plates, circa 1971 by Piero Fornasetti, 1971, porcelain with lithographic design, sold Oct 2022
    Set of Eight 'Astrolabio' Plates, circa 1971, 1971
    Lithograph
    23cm to 24.5cm diameter (9in to 9 5/8in diameter)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 134
    £1,638≈ $1,893≈ €1,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £9,600–14,400View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  44. Venetian Blind by Piero Fornasetti, lithograph on aluminum, enameled steel, marked 'OVER LUX MILANO', offered Mar 2022
    Venetian Blind
    Lithograph · Other support
    113 x 54in (287 x 137.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Strumenti musicali occasional table by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1960, hand-colored lithographic transfer print on lacquered wood, brass, sold Jan 2022
    Strumenti musicali occasional table, c. 1960
    Lithograph · Panel
    21¾ h x 14½ dia in (55 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $2,250≈ £1,681≈ €2,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  46. Fruit Halves by Piero Fornasetti, lithographed ceramic, mounted on painted wood frame, offered Dec 2021
    Fruit Halves
    Lithograph · Panel
    each diameter 4 1/8in (10.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Adam and Eve by Piero Fornasetti, sixteen lithographed ceramic dishes, printed marks 'ADAMO ED EVA PIERO FORNASETTI 1965 MADE IN ITALY', set within painte, offered Dec 2021
    Adam and Eve
    Lithograph · Panel
    diameter of each 4 1/8in (10.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  48. 'MORO' CHAIR by Piero Fornasetti, The chair has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with a smooth lacquer, sold Nov 2021
    'MORO' CHAIR
    Lithograph
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 52
    A$4,800≈ $3,558≈ £2,627≈ €3,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,600–4,600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  49. Cammei mirror by Piero Fornasetti, c. 1956, lithographic transfer-printed and lacquered wood, mirrored glass, sold Oct 2021
    Cammei mirror, c. 1956
    Lithograph · Panel
    19 h x 19 w x 1 d in (48 x 48 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 187
    $1,750≈ £1,288≈ €1,516Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  50. Citta di Carte (City of Cards) Floor Screen by Piero Fornasetti, lithographic transfer-print with hand-coloring on wood, brass, sold Jul 2021
    Citta di Carte (City of Cards) Floor Screen
    Lithograph · Panel
    height 79in (200.7cm); width of each panel 19 3/4in (50cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 201
    $8,288≈ £5,984≈ €6,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗

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