Italian Ceramics

Porcellane Canova is a well-known Italian porcelain manufacturer based in Padova, Italy. They specialize in creating high-quality porcelain and ceramic products, including tableware,...

Colourful and vibrant hand painted ceramic platter by DeSimone, Italy Handmade in Italy during the 1960's This is a substantially heavy pi...

Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a Rimini blue lacquered ceramic money box by Bitossi, one of the most known Italian ceramic company that was founded i...

Vase Ceramica Della Richard Ginori. Model John Gariboldi

A sophisticated ivory glaze - non-toxic and lead-free - envelops this clean-lined set of 4 espresso cups and its coordinated saucers, both fashioned of black stoneware and deftly cra...

A fabulous vintage Regency glazed ceramic dog. A chic Dalmatian I’m a charming pose. Made in Italy and stamped on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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 ...

Italy, Vintage Ceramic hanging platter. Ø 24 x D 3 cm

Simplicity meets warmth in this exclusive stoneware set of 4 tea cups, exclusive design also ideal for infusions or American coffee. Deftly crafted by hand and indeed unique, it flau...

This one-of-a-kind stoneware set of 4 espresso cups with coordinated saucers celebrates the dreamy tones of blue, purple, and green ocean offers. Its evocative lead-free and non-toxi...

Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.

Unique small Vase. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

A sweet Sicilian ceramic pink floral vase. Newly made in an antique crackle technique. Hand painted. One of a kind.

Green ceramic vase with vertical ribbing, design Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, 1950s. CONDITION: In fair condition, shows signs of wear given by time visible in photo. DIM...

Devon Equestrian Ceramic Tumbler, Made in Italy for The Mane Lion Sold in a set of 4 Each tumbler features a different blanketed horse The Mane L...

Decorative hand painted plates are ornamental items that are designed for display rather than functional use. These plates come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, and they are of...

Pair of hand-painted and hand-crafted ceramic amphorae Caltagirone, Italy, 1980s Purchased by my grandparents, they are 30 cm high. Intact and in exce...

Very rare pair of artichokes in Vecchia Este ceramic, in white color. These pieces were made in the 21st century in ceramics in a small town near the area of Padua. These artichokes...

Six maiolica “ambrogette” (tiles) Rampini manufactory, painter probably Siro Antonio Africa Pavia, 1693-1704 a) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.55 lb (252 g) b) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) c) 6.88 x 5.70 in (17.5 x 14.5 cm); 0.54 lb (245 g) d) 6.81 x 5.51 in (17.3 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (230 g) e) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (229 g) f) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) State of conservation: intact. These six ”maiolica fina” small “ambrogette” belong to a family of ceramic works considered among the finest produced between the 17th and 18th centuries. For a long time, this type of maiolica was attributed to the Venetian village of Angarano, but later it was definitively attributed to the pottery factories in Pavia. A fundamental study ascribed this production specifically to Pavia through an analysis of Lombard collections and a comparison with archaeological remains found near the two main manufacturing sites in the city. (E. Pelizzoni - M. Forni - S. Nepoti, La maiolica di Pavia tra Seicento e Settecento, Milano 1997). The six small oval tiles have rounded edges and are decorated with a historiated motif. They were created using high-fired polychrome technique, with a predominance of cool tones and a dominance of gray and blue, interspersed with manganese, citrine yellow, orange-yellow, and green. The six small “ambrogette” are characterized by the same stylistic features, with a similar decorative design. The first tile (a) depicts a female figure, holding a stiletto and sitting near a pedestal supporting a relief-decorated baluster vase. Behind her, a child is holding a chalice, while through the arches of a portico, a glimpse of a mountainous landscape can be seen in the background. The female figure could possibly be Lucretia, an example of virtue in ancient Roman culture. In the second “ambrogetta” b), the Biblical episode of Judith and Holofernes is depicted through canonical iconography: the decapitated body of Holofernes lies on the bed in the background, while the protagonist, Judith, is seen placing his head into a sack held by a maidservant. Through an archway a shining slice of the moon gives the perception of nighttime. Surprisingly, within the narrative, there is the presence of a basin in the shape of a large shell, closely resembling the products of Pavia's factories. The third small plaque (c) depicts a female figure standing on a plinth and framed by an architectural arch with a vast mountainous landscape in the background. The woman, with her breasts exposed, is accompanied by two children: one approaching her as if wanting to be picked up, and the other seated with an apple in his hand. The protagonist lends herself to different interpretations: perhaps she represents Rea Silvia with the two twin founders of Rome, or perhaps she is an allegory for the Pietà, a common theme depicted on maiolica. In the fourth tile (d), three characters are depicted near a column. The main figure is an old man with a sad expression, holding a cup, while a woman, wearing a turban on her head, also holds a cup in her right hand and a pitcher in her left. A second woman with her hair bound holds another pitcher behind the old man: at his feet a traveller's bag can be seen, along with some apples and a slice of cheese on a rectangular base. It is likely the sad Biblical episode of Lot and his daughters...

Pair of hand-painted and hand-crafted ceramic amphorae Caltagirone, Italy, 1980s Purchased by my grandparents, they are 31 cm high. Hand painted Sicil...

Original and signed by Giovanni DeSimone, this hand-painted little plate is full of colour and life depicting a busy Sicilian fisherman Small in size, huge on personality - Giovanni ...

Original and signed by Giovanni DeSimone, this hand-painted little plate is full of colour and life depicting a busy fisherman Small in size, huge on personality - Giovanni at his be...

Fantastic quality antique Italian Majolica plate having a fantastic quality antique Italian majolica charger hand painted in wonderful blue, gr...

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...

Basilico is one of the teapots from the "The Indian Memory" collection designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1987 and now re-edited by Alessio Sarri. All the pieces in the collection are s...

Gio Ponti Ceramic Cigarette Box for Richard Ginori Italy 1930s The box was later ( 1940s ) repainted in light green with flower blossoms.

Star shaped ceramic hand painted platter by DeSimone, Italy A glorious and uplifting hand painted angel flies amongst stars on this joyous piece Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy. ...

Italian Maiolica Pitcher with a Rampant Lion, Central Italy , Ca 1850 This unmarked Maiolica Pitcher with a cream white background is decorated on the front with a cobalt blue rampa...

Blue vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer relief ...

Article: Ceramic vases fish abstract fish ilustration in rimini blue Design: Aldo Londi Producer: Bitossi, Italy Decade: 1960s Material: Ceramic   This original vin...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This wonderful and high-quality piece is made by Zulimo Aretini and is hand painted with blue animals figure and golden lines. It is marked, dated 1950, and p...

Italian 1950s Biomorphic petrol blue Ceramic vase

Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. This is a blue and cyan glazed and engraved ceramic vase. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

Made in Italy, 1957s. This stunning vase is made in white glazed ceramic, which has been hand-painted after and then cooked once again in the oven. It is a rare piece: as a matter...

A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered dish or tureen Italy, circa 1980s Measures: 12"W x 9"D x 9.5"H Very good original vintage condition.

Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...

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Stunning Roman Mosaic style, goddess playing the harp, circa 1950. This stunning mosaic represent a goddess playing the hard, it is hard to date but it looks like it's a mid century work...

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered a...

Stunning and vibrant, 30 cm high, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of houses. On the base is painted Italy and 4641. Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during...

Italian Ceramic Vase with a mustard glaze, features two gracefully curved handles. With its medium-sized stature, this vase can be showcased as a standalone decorative piece or fille...

Italian Cantagalli Maiolica Large Plate with family noble emblem, Late 19th Century During the 19th century Renaissance-Revival period the Cantagalli Maiolica and ceramic factory near Florence produced authentic copies of Renaissance Maiolica using traditional methods of tin glazing earthenware. This large Maiolica plate from the late 1800s is marked on the back with the symbol of the Rooster, which indicates that it was created by the Cantagalli ceramics factory. The plate is decorated in the center with the noble emblem of the house of Frederick Stibbert, a well-known late 19th century English/Italian collector of ancient weapons...

Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...

This large Italian glazed handsome ceramic bottle or vessel is in the style of Fantoni and and has elements of wide bands of colors and patterns. The colors range from green, black, ...

Ceramic pitcher by DeSimone, Italy, C 1960. This is a wild design with beautiful strong colors, red, green, yellow on a white background. The pitcher is signed. It can be used as a p...

Beautiful decorative plate, bowl, vide poche from famed Italian ceramic house Studio Del Campo of Turin, Italy. Manufactured somewhere in the 1960's. Plate is comprised of enamel c...

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...

Set of 4 glasses in Ceramic Bistosi Style, Aldo Londi Style, 1960. It has been made in Itlay. The colors is Blue.

Vintage French ceramic decorative stein by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier studio (circa 1960s). A delightful drinking vessel (or preferably a small flower vase perhaps?) with handle in t...

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...

“La Canzone” polychrome ceramic tile, designed by Giò Ponti for Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo, Milan 1930s. This tile is a tangible ode to an age when the world was captivated by ...

A large Italian ceramic table lamp designed and made by Guido Gambone (1909-1969), an Italian ceramic artist based in Florence, circa 1950s. The stoneware lamp base is of a long-neck...

Female skier with sled

A stunning blue decanter with flower design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great additio...

Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...

Blue and white vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects, etc. The ...

An Art Deco hand-painted ceramic figure of a fawn manufactured in Italy by Egisto Fantechi in Sesto Fiorentino in the Thirties. It's a lovely example o...