Fornasetti Ashtray Porcelain 1950 Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti ashtray porcelain 1950 Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
1 of 20
Fornasetti White Porcelain with Black and Gilt Gold Accents Pin Tray
$395List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Fornasetti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition with minor losses to gilt on the rim and minor losses to the black print transfer. No chips or breaks to porcelain. No known restorations.
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 106cS1stDibs: LU1064612590111
Fornasetti
The Italian artist, illustrator and furniture maker Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design 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 the 19th-century 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 desks to dinner plates, lamps and umbrella stands. His work is archly clever, often surreal 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 his 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 Fornasetti’s collaborator and patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a 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.
You May Also Like
Tray with Mercury Gold Milan, Fornasetti Manufactory, circa 1950
By Fornasetti
Located in Madrid, ES
Tray with Mercury. Milan, Fornasetti Manufactory, circa 1950. Porcelain. Brand: graphic symbol with "Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy" and "T" in gold. Dimensions: height 1.7 cm; 13...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Oval Dish with Gilt Pipe and Tobacco Motif
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Gilt on Blue: A Vintage Piero Fornasetti Pipe & Tobacco Motif Dish Italian, 1950s–1960s This sophisticated and collectible vintage oval ceramic dish, designed by Piero Fornasetti (1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Black and White Large Dish Charger
By Fornasetti
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest, most imaginative design 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, an enigmatic woman’s face. Fornasetti used...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Round Serving Decorative Metal Tray Featuring Keys
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic and Collectible designer Piero Fornasetti is recognized for his definitive style and his trays are a great example of where he allows a piece to speak functionally as well as ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' White Art Glass Dish with Black and Gold Design
$95
H 0.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' White Art Glass Dish with Black and Gold Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Signed 6" square Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' art glass dish in white milky glass with 22k gold and black abstract design. Great vintage condition: no chips, cracks, or much wear if any to the metallic gold. The tray is glass with whimsical black and shimmery gold designs, the center with a large apple and Georges Briard cursive signature on the bottom right-hand side. Hollywood Regency style small dish, vide poche, catch all or nuts appetizer plate. Dimensions: 6 x 6 inches square. About the artist: Georges Briard was the professional name of Jascha Brojdo, a Russian-born American designer and artist known for his contributions to mid-century modern glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Art Glass
Fornasetti Jewelry Dish or Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porcelain tray or dish with Greco-Roman design by designer by Piero Fornasetti, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. Use on a desk/vanity or on a cocktail table. etc. Tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Posacenere a Vaschetta con Decoro con Moneta Romana Anni 50
$484Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in Dm 4.34 in
Posacenere a Vaschetta con Decoro con Moneta Romana Anni 50
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Posacenere a vaschetta con decoro a Moneta Romana, realizzato da Piero Fornasetti negli anni '50 Ø cm 11 h cm 14 Glazed ceramic tray ashtray with centered white background and gild...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Limited Edition White Porcelain, Black and Gold Printed Plates 1970s
$980Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 9.06 in
Fornasetti Limited Edition White Porcelain, Black and Gold Printed Plates 1970s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
These two splendid vintage round plates in white porcelain with black and gold decorations are an authentic piece of Italian history. They are a part of a limited edition born from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
FORNASETTI Grande Antico Gold Cocktail Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gilt decorated GRANDE ANTICO porcelain plate by Piero Fornasetti / made in Milano Italy circa 1950s Original mark on the back Diameter 9.5 inches, height 1 inch 1 available i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
More Ways To Browse
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Vintage Belleek China
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Silver Armada Dish
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Fornasetti Pin Tray
Authenticity Guaranteed
If it isn’t genuine, you get your money back. We give you a full year to flag any issues with an item's authenticity for a 100% refund. Learn MoreSellers We Know and Trust
We don’t let just anyone sell here. Every seller on our platform is a pro who has passed our strict quality and service standards before they can list a single item. Learn MoreMoney Back Guarantee
If your item is damaged, never arrives, or doesn’t look as expected, tell us within 7 days. We’ll step in and get your money back. Learn MorePrice Matching
You shouldn't have to shop around. If the same seller has this item listed for less anywhere else, we’ll match that price. Learn More24-Hour "Second Thoughts"
Buyer’s remorse happens. You have a full 24 hours to cancel your order for any reason — no questions asked and no fees. Learn MoreProtected Global Delivery
We use a specialized carrier network that knows how to handle luxury goods. Your piece is tracked, protected and delivered exactly where you want it. Learn More