Saturday, May 17th, 2008
History of Fornasetti Plates
One of Adrian’s favourite designers is Piero Fornasetti, the Italian designer famous for his mysterious and quirky pieces. Born in Milan in 1913, Fornasetti grew up under the influence of functionalist restraint but, by looking at his work, it’s obvious it didn’t restrain him.
One of Adrian’s favourite designers is Piero Fornasetti, the Italian designer famous for his mysterious and quirky pieces. Fornasetti lived and worked in Milan all his life and was one of the most prolific decorative artists of the 20th century. He was a painter, sculptor, decorator and engraver. His style was one based on illusion, architectural perspectives, and a number of themes such as the sun, playing cards, fish and flowers, from which he made seemingly endless variations.