Italian Ceramics

A very rare specimen of a perforated ceramic pitcher made by Giovanni Lapucci in Monte San Savino, located in the Province of Arezzo, Italy. The La...

Very good Vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this red and gray ceramic coffee set with the original tray. Signed by MAS and prod...

Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...

Tanoa is a large bowl, designed with simplicity and masterful skill of the raku firing technique expressing the master artisan will in its white crackle drippings and black burn clay...

Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight State of conservation: wear and a few small minimal detachments of enamel, chipping on the raised areas, peeling of enamel at the brim on the back. This large, shallow basin is equipped with a wide and convex well. It is umbonate with a contoured center. The brim, short and flat, is enclosed in a double rounded and barely raised edge. The basin has a flat base without rims; it has a slightly concave center in correspondence to the well. The shape takes inspiration from the basins associated with the metal forged amphora pourers that traditionally adorned the credenza. These were used from the Middle Ages to wash hands during banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash one’s hands with an illustrious person. The decoration is arranged in concentric bands with, in the center of the umbo, an unidentified shield on a blue background: an oval banded in gold with a blue head, a gold star and a field with a burning pitcher. Rings of faux pods separate the center from a series of grotesque motifs of small birds and masks. These go around the basin and are, in fact, faithfully repeated on the brim. The main decoration develops inside the flounce of the basin, which sees alternating symmetrical figures of winged harpies and chimeras. The ornamentation, outlined in orange, green and blue, stands out against the white enamel background. This decorative style, defined since the Renaissance as “grottesche” or “raffaellesche”, refers to the decorations introduced after the discovery of the paintings of the Domus Aurea towards the end of the fifteenth century. The discovery of Nero's palace, buried inside Colle Oppio by damnatio memoriae, occurred by chance when a young Roman, in 1480, fell into a large crack which had opened in the ground on the hill, thus finding himself in a cave with walls covered with painted figures. The great artists present in the papal city, including Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, immediately visited these caves. The decorations found there soon became a decorative subject of immense success: the term grotesque , with the meaning of “unusual,” “caricatured,” or “monstrous,” was later commented by Vasari in 1550 as “una spezie di pittura licenziose e ridicole molto”( “a very licentious and ridiculous kind of painting”). The decorations “a grottesche” also widely circulated in ceramic factories, through the use of engravings, variously interpreted according to the creativity of the artists or the requests of the client. Our basin is reflected in similar artifacts produced at the end of the sixteenth century by the factories of the Urbino district. See the series of basins preserved in the main French museums, among which the closest in morphology is that of the Campana collection of the Louvre (Inv. OA1496); this however has a more complex figure decoration, while the decoration of our specimen is sober and with a watercolor style. The style, sure in its execution, approaches decorative results still close to the works produced around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Fontana workshop. The decoration is closely linked to their taste, which later finds its natural outlet, through the work of Antonio, also in the Patanazzi workshop. Studies show the contiguity between the two workshops due to the kinship and collaboration between the masters Orazio Fontana and Antonio Patanazzi, both trained in the workshop of Guido Fontana il Durantino. It is therefore almost natural that their works, often created according to similar typologies and under the aegis of the same commissions, are not always easily distinguishable, so much so that the presence of historiated or “grottesche” works by Orazio is documented and preserved in Antonio Patanazzi's workshop. Given that the studies have always emphasized the collaboration between several hands in the context of the shops, it is known that the most ancient “grottesche” works thus far known, can be dated from 1560, when the Fontana shop created the so-called Servizio Spagnolo (Spanish Service) and how, from that moment on, this ornamentation became one of the most requested by high-ranking clients. We remember the works created for the Granduchi di Toscana, when Flaminio Fontana along with his uncle Orazio supplied ceramics to Florence, and, later, other commissions of considerable importance: those for the service of the Duchi d’Este or for the Messina Farmacia of Roccavaldina, associated with the Patanazzi workshop when, now after 1580, Antonio Patanazzi began to sign his own work. Thus, in our basin, the presence of masks hanging from garlands, a theme of more ancient memory, is associated in the work with more advanced stylistic motifs, such as the hatching of the chimeras and harpies. These are found here on the front with the wings painted in two ornate ways. In addition, the theme of the birds on the edge completes the decoration along the thin brim and can be seen as representing an early style typical of the Urbino district during a period of activity and collaboration between the two workshops. Later, a more “doll-like” decorative choice, typical of the end of the century and the beginning of the seventeenth century, characterized the period of the Patanazzi workshop under the direction of Francesco. Bibliography: Philippe Morel, Il funzionamento simbolico e la critica delle grottesche nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, in: Marcello Fagiolo, (a cura di), Roma e...

A ceramic liquor set designed and manufactured in the Thirties by Rometti Umbertide, it'is in good conditions overall with normal signs of use and age, it's signed on the bottom Rome...

A fine Majolica vegetable tower or topiary, attributable to the ceramic artisans of Este, Italy, featuring a naturalistic relief of vegetables upon...

Decorative Bull midcentury Rimini blue glazed . Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1960s. Handcrafted with hand carved geometric design in a gl...

Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Salad Bowl. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, this feature distinctive scalloped-edge detailing inspired by the iconic Saint Jacques seashell. The charming design and artisanal craftsmanship make them a perfect choice for stylish outdoor dining or festive indoor gatherings. Ideal for serving fresh seafood, pasta and salads, these plates add a touch of Mediterranean flair and sophistication to your table...

Very nice and large Italian modern umbrella stand designed by Aldo Londo for Bitossi. Ceramics Rimini Blue Perfect conditions

You know we love a scallop at Sharland England, and our signature scallop dish is too pretty not to add to your collection! Fill it with trinkets, jewellery, olives – or to be honest...

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.

19th century Italian Majolica dish with Renaissance figures Superb highly decorated Italian Majolica plate with hand a hand painted scene of Roman mythology; The abduction of Sabine...

Wonderful and unique wood & vinegar ceramic set with tray in a vibrant purple and orange color combination. This delightful set was produced by Ceramiche Franco Pozzi in Italy during...

Timeless elegance and masterful attention to details: these are the main features of this sophisticated vase in terracotta with a glossy white glaze and accordion-like decorations. T...

French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.

Majolica pitcher Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1735 Majolica decorated in cobalt blue monochrome It measures 7.36 in hight x 8.07 x 4.52 (h 18.7 cm x 20.5 x 11.5...

A colorful jewel toned polychrome majolica platter decorated with various embossed fruits such as peaches, grapes, tomatoes, pears and various green foliage. It has been hand painted...

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware, this serving tray/platter adds a touch of natural elegan...

GUIDO GAMBONE - VIETRI - Rare Mid Century monumental studio ceramic vessel / jug - hand painted - thick, frothy, gritty glaze (sand added in production) - signed with a donkey and VI...

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

very rare stackable ceramic "cone" set, production Franco Pozzi Pierre Cardin designed by Ettore Sottsass rare white / light green alternating...

Bring rustic charm and countryside warmth to your table with the Barn Collection Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This enchanting set features four distinctively designed dinne...

Made in Italy, 1970s. This ashtray / catchall is made in glazed ceramic by Gabbianelli and features its logo on the bottom. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but...

Very large and heavy, 18th Century or earlier hand-painted Italian majolica glazed pottery charger plate depicting Mary. Central polychrome painted scene of Mary, with geometric bord...

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style bowl in a pink hue. Perfect for serving with aperivito tableware, this plate adds a touch of natural elegance and artistic charm to any space. Whether adorning your dining table or displayed as a decorative piece, it captures the essence of nature with timeless sophistication. 100% Ceramic Handmade and Hand-Painted in Italy...

If you’re only buying one piece for the table, it’s got to be one of these. Perfect for salads or pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramics on the table. Choose from pink & blue, tan & ivory, and antique green. Diameter: 23cm - Dishwasher safe. Founded by fashion journalist Louise Roe, Sharland England...

A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in three colourways: pink & blue, tan & ivory, and antique green. Height: ...

An antique Italian hand painted Savona tin glazed syrup jar inscribed AQUA DE PIANTAGNE dating from the early 18th century, the rounded earthenware jar stand...

Piatto in oro di Arrigo Finzi. Etichetta adesiva del gioielliere. Buone condizioni. Grazie

Produced to promote the Richard Ginori firm's exhibition at the Milan Triennial V exposition in 1933, this exceedingly rare glazed tile depicts Bellerophon taming the wild Pegasus. ...

Painted ceramic/terracotta, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Boxer dog was produced in 1960s in Italy.

Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Mid-Century Italian Majolica Fruits Finial Topiary.

This polychrome ceramic vase is a marvelous production by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian artists of the 20th century. The vase was produced for I.S.O.L.A. and is mad...

Brutalist vase in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1960 Found in an apartment of a well-known Sicilian architect who lived in the 1950s Intact. Brutalism is an architectural movement formed in England in the 1950s, as a formal response to the crisis...

Yugen in Japanese literally means "slightly dark " and it stands for the charm of all the things that are in dim light. It means the dark light and the beauty of remaining in the dar...

Blue twisted 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...

Beautiful set of glasses, small bowls, perfect as a ice cream cups, murano glass, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great...

The little shell dish just looks cute anywhere you decide to place it – and it’s a chic gift idea, too. Handmade in Italy, our Coquillage dish comes in pink & blue, verde, or tan & i...

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

A cylindrical vase by Marcello Fantoni. It is ceramic partially enveloped in leather. The leather creates a reveal for a stylish woman to appear looking out directly at the viewer....

19th Century Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy – Grand Tour Terracotta This exquisite pair of Italian red-figure black-ground vases, dating from circa 1810-185...

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware or as striking wall decor, this plate adds a touch of natural elegance and artistic charm to any space. Whether adorning your dining table or displayed as a decorative piece, it captures the essence of nature with timeless sophistication. 100% Ceramic Handmade and Hand-Painted in Italy...

Beautiful set of two colorful pieces ceramic vases or vessels with typical pattern from the midcentury, approximate 1950-1960. Made in Northern Italy by Valceresio Ceramic near Cere...

Crespina Faenza, last quarter of the 16th century Maiolica painted in two colors, light blue and yellow, on a thick, rich layer of white enamel. It measures 2.24 in (5.7 cm) in height, 6.10 in (15.5 cm) in diameter. lb 0.55 (kg 0.25) State of conservation: mimetic restoration. The small cup has a raised central “umbone”, a perforated brim and a shaped rim. It rests on a high jutting foot. The "crespina" shape, in some inventories is cited as "tacce de frute" (fruit cups). It was particularly appreciated in the Renaissance and has variants based on the formal types and the different sizes. The decoration, made according to the dictates of the “compendiario” style, used few standardized colors: blue and yellow on a thick white and shiny enamel, deliberately chosen as the colour which was most reminiscent of silver. This choice derived from a trend in creative design of the era: the shapes used in the molds were often taken from metal objects. An idea which would last throughout the Renaissance. The work shows, in the middle of the “umbone”, a winged putto stepping forward while playing a long thin trumpet. The depiction of the putto is fully representative of the repertoire of the Faenza workshops of the sixteenth century. Some specimens with this type of decoration have been published in a volume by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti: there appears the whole productive repertoire of this fundamental moment of transition between the taste for the “istoriato” style and the great simplification of decoration in the “compendiario” period. This style, in its simplicity, however, saw its expression in a rather varied collection of decorative subjects, including old-fashioned busts...

Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...

Midcentury Italian ceramic sculpture designed by Alessio Tasca in 1970s. Original label

Amazing midcentury blue glazed terracotta ceramic vase. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini, Italy, during the late 1950s or early 1960s. This mag...

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware or as striking wall decor, this plate adds a touch of nat...

Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Plates. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, these plates feature distinctive scalloped...

Amazing CASTELLI Plate, Italy 19th Century D: 62cm Large plate in glazed and polychrome majolica earthenware. The basin shows a pastoral scene. The edge is underlined by two orange...

Exceedingly charming ceramic 'Busto di Bambino' in the Italian Renaissance style. With the blue and white glaze typical of artist Andrea Della Robbia...

Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Plates. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, these plates feature distinctive scalloped...

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 ...

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. Signed Made in Italy. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

A colorful jewel toned polychrome majolica platter decorated with various embossed fruits such as peaches, grapes, tomatoes, pears and various green foliage. It has been hand painted...

Beautiful and large round midcentury ashtray in blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu). This amazing piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s. Thi...

This striking sculpture is part of the Anatomica series by Vito Nesta, featuring decorative objects with simple and essential anatomical shapes characterized by bold, contrasting col...

This bright and cheery orange and lemon Italian ceramic topiary will make any decor more bright and festive. It will be fantastic as permanent decorati...

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...

Rare and important enameled ceramic by Otello Rossa, edition Richard Mason, Italy circa 1950. Bears the markings «  San polo - made in italy - ligno ». U...

Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...

Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy, 1960s This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers. Excellent vintage condition. This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase. Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter ) More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. About Bitossi (Manufacturer) Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass. The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that respected time-honored craft, yet looked also to the future. On the one hand, Londi’s perspective fostered the making of Bitossi’s popular whimsical animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.” But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful, experimental designers such as Sottsass. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...

Vase Ceramica Della Richard Ginori. Model John Gariboldi

Incenso set An extraordinary addition to a contemporary decor for a stunning visual allure, this set of two incense holders features a raw, porous shape deftly handcrafted following the Japanese technique of naked Raku ceramic firing...

Charming and very modern, this Art Deco teapot depicting a Cupid figure with his bow drawn, ready to strike his victim, was designed by Dante Baldelli for the famed Rometti ceramic w...

Pair of 19th-century Italian Renaissance Style Majolica portrait chargers  Style of Cantagalli: One dish has two minor 'flea-bite' chips to the back, not...

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...

This stunning, important pitcher by Industria Ceramica Salernita (I.C.S.), featuring a parade of goats in bubbly, volcanic glazes, was likely designed in the late 1930s when Guido Ga...

Komerobi, in Japanese, means: " the sunlight that passes through the leaves of the trees ". This cup by its extremely clean design is a reminder of the zen essentiality and the use of the cup for its most sacred purpose during ceremonies. Featuring a wooden wick, that enables the flame to expand itself also horizontally and with a sound reminding the crackle of the fire. Citrus top notes mixed with Ginger, Almond, and Spices heart notes give this fragrance an irresistible appeal. A black burnt Raku band and its raku crackle...

Splendid ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni Faenza of fine Italian manufacture Zirardini in the 1950s. Signed, Original Label. The marvellous vase has a round base from which the b...