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Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti

Italian · 1913–1988

Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist and designer, who produced more than 11,000 works over his lifetime in painting, sculpting, interior decoration, and engraving. (Wikipedia)

$507,000≈ £377,851≈ €430,939Sign uprecord price · incl. premium"La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room)Phillips354lots offered2001–2026years recorded77%sold (265)$1.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. "La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room) by Piero Fornasetti, 1958, Lithographic transfer-printed wood, painted wood, brass hinges, sold Jun 2018"La Stanza Metafisica" (Metaphysical Room)Phillips · $507,000≈ £377,851≈ €430,939Sign up to see
  2. Important unique "Giardino Settecentesco" wardrobe from Piero Fornasetti's master bedroom, Villa Fornasetti, Varenna by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1954, Lithographic transfer-printed wood, painted wood, maple, brass, sold Jun 2013Important unique "Giardino Settecentesco" wardrobe from Piero Fornasetti's master bedroom, Villa Fornasetti, VarennaPhillips · $179,000≈ £115,157≈ €134,860Sign up to see
  3. Rare Libri trumeau by Piero Fornasetti, screenprint transfer on wood and steel, lacquered wood, glass, brass, sold Aug 2026Rare Libri trumeauWright · $108,800≈ £80,640≈ €94,330Sign up to see

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  1. Prod. Fornasetti by Piero Fornasetti, polychrome ceramic paperweight, offered Dec 2025
    Prod. Fornasetti
    Sculpture · Paper
    6.5x6x6 cm
    Colasanti Casa d'Aste · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100–150View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
  2. Metal table light by Piero Fornasetti, of cylindrical shape, offered Apr 2025
    Metal table light
    of cylindrical shape
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 154
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–250View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  3. Series of five Snmalata ceramic aperitif cups by Piero Fornasetti, Decorated in black monochrome with golden highlights, offered Apr 2025
    Series of five Snmalata ceramic aperitif cups
    Decorated in black monochrome with golden highlights
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  4. Suite for bathroom, 1950-1959 by Piero Fornasetti, Composed of suspended sink, offered Apr 2025
    Suite for bathroom, 1950-1959
    Drawing
    58x169x170 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 157
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  5. Set of eight underbeds ceramic, lunch series at eight by Piero Fornasetti, content within original box (with slight defects), offered Apr 2025
    Set of eight underbeds ceramic, lunch series at eight
    Drawing
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–300View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  6. Astral influences, special series for Corisia, 1966 and following by Piero Fornasetti, Series of twelve dishes in silk and golden porcelain porcelain, offered Apr 2025
    Astral influences, special series for Corisia, 1966 and following
    Sculpture · Other support
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  7. 'Barboncino' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, offered Mar 2025
    'Barboncino' Umbrella Stand
    height 33 7/8in (86cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Rare 'Strumenti Musicali' Boomerang Chair by Piero Fornasetti, offered Mar 2025
    Rare 'Strumenti Musicali' Boomerang Chair
    height 32 2/3in (83cm); width 23 1/2 in (60cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Rare Early 'Panoplie' Trumeau by Piero Fornasetti, offered Dec 2024
    Rare Early 'Panoplie' Trumeau
    height 85 3/4in (218cm); width 32in (81cm); depth 16 1/3in (41.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. 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 ↗
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Piero Fornasetti signature

14 catalogued lots by Piero Fornasetti record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • signed and dated2

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About Piero Fornasetti

Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist and designer, who produced more than 11,000 works over his lifetime in painting, sculpting, interior decoration, and engraving.

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