Fornasetti Ceramic Calendar Plate, Year 1995

Fornasetti ceramic calendar plate, made for the year 1995

Ø 24 cm

Fornasetti calendar plates are collectible decorated porcelain objects, produced in limited editions since 1968. Each plate is dated and features a screen-printed design, often with gold details. The plate shown in the image refers to the year 1995 (the large numbers “199” and “5” can be seen) and includes calendars for every month. They are considered a traditional gift and a cult object in the design world.

Fornasetti is an Italian luxury design brand founded by Piero Fornasetti in 1940. The brand produces a wide range of products, including furniture, wallpaper, lamps, ceramics, and textiles. These products are all characterized by Fornasetti’s distinctive style, which combines classicism, surrealism, and humor.
Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist, interior designer, sculptor, and engraver, best known for his extravagant and theatrical designs. His work was inspired by classical Italian art and architecture, as well as the Surrealist movement.