Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

Italian, 1930-1991

Giovanni DeSimone was a mid-century ceramicist whose lively designs seem primed to elicit smiles. He created colorful vessels, platters and wall art, decorated with festive figures, flowers and fauna in a style that reveals an appreciation for Cubism and folk art.

DeSimone was born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1930. His parents were aristocrats, and as a young child, he traveled to Somalia. It was here that he grew fond of African artistic traditions. After World War II, DeSimone moved to the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. He attended the Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica and discovered a passion for pottery. Upon graduation, DeSimone moved back to Palermo and fell in love with Eliana, who became his wife. The couple had three daughters together.

DeSimone opened his famous ceramics studio in the 1960s, producing dinnerware, serveware and decorative tiles. As the studio grew in success and popularity, DeSimone hired more artists to help with the work. In its heyday, the studio had as many as six ceramicists producing work. While each creator had a unique style, DeSimone set a standard for the colors and themes to be used.

DeSimone died in 1991, passing his workshop down to his daughters Margherita and Susanna. Today, the company still operates in Palermo under the name La Fabbrica della Ceramica, producing ceramic pieces inspired by DeSimone's original designs.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Giovanni DeSimone decorative objects, serveware and wall decorations.

Creator: Giovanni DeSimone

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy

$134Sale Price|20% Off

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy

By DeSimone, Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Japanese Modern LAAB Tamu Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Black Green

$697 / item

H 12.6 in Dm 3.55 in

Japanese Modern LAAB Tamu Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Black Green

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Tamu candle holders A metallic effect cover these two tall candle holders so masterfully crafted that these pieces have a mirror effect along their ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Wake Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green

$349 / item

H 7.49 in Dm 4.93 in

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Wake Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Stelo Wake Candle Holders Turquoise and crackle' effect are the main colors of these candle holders but the black and burnt effect is present on both the outside of the pieces and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Modern Metropolis S Candle Holder Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

$241 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 5.12 in

Modern Metropolis S Candle Holder Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Metropolis sculptures represent civilization at different stages, starting from contained elements of smaller dimensions getting taller. The cracklè exalt the geometric shapes of these candle holders, result of the Japanese Firing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

$248

H 1 in Dm 10 in

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960

$456

H 1.25 in Dm 10 in

Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Bold and so colourful large mid-century ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Hand painted Yin and Yang stylised fish dominate this entire piece Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Height...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Tray Plaque Italy

$550

H 2.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in

Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Tray Plaque Italy

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Miami, FL

A very large oval platter or plaque by Giovanni Desimone.

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1960s Italian Vintage Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.13 in W 6.5 in D 5.63 in

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

DeSimone Hand Painted Ceramic Water Jug

$385

H 6.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

DeSimone Hand Painted Ceramic Water Jug

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand painted ceramic pitcher by Giovanni DeSimone. Italy, circa. 1970's. Signed on base. 6.75 inches high. 6.5 inches wide. 4 inches deep.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Japanese LAAB 2 Stelo Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Blue

$349 / item

H 6.89 in Dm 2.76 in

Japanese LAAB 2 Stelo Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Blue

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Stelo candle holders Captivating hues of bold visual impact make these two candle holders one-off pieces of unprecedented artistic charm. Defined by exquisite shades of blue and p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Charming DeSimone, Italy, Small Hexagonal Ceramic Plate c1960

$304

H 0.75 in Dm 5.5 in

Charming DeSimone, Italy, Small Hexagonal Ceramic Plate c1960

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Delightful small hexagonal ceramic plate by DeSimone of Italy Creatively decorated with a hand painted woman in a grape hat and edged with a sea green stippled rim Circa 1960's Signe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Flow Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green

$349 / item

H 7.29 in Dm 2.56 in

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Flow Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Stelo Flow Candle Holders Captivating hues of bold visual impact make these two candle holders one-off pieces of unprecedented artistic charm. A stunning Raku crakle' effect on th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Ceramic Mid-Century Cup And Saucer c1960

$290

H 2 in Dm 4.25 in

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Ceramic Mid-Century Cup And Saucer c1960

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

DeSimone of Italy, ceramic cup and saucer, hand decorated with girl holding flowers A fun piece of Italian dash Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Cup: Height 2 inch, Diameter 4.25 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni DeSimone Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Giovanni Desimone candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Giovanni DeSimone candle holders are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pottery and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original candle holders by Giovanni DeSimone were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Ercole Barovier, Archimede Seguso, and Barovier&Toso. Prices for Giovanni DeSimone candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $154 and can go as high as $154, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $154.