Italian Ceramics

Decorative plate in fireclay, entirely handmade in Italy. The incredibly material finish has been left natural to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of this clay. The whiteness of its color is reminiscent of something ancient, consumed by the sea and the wind, the same sensation you have to the touch. A timeless object that can be used as a centerpiece or hung on the wall. Dimensions : D 52 cm, H 6 cm The sculptural plate draws inspiration from one of the most characteristic products of luster ceramics of the Italian sixteenth century: the "coppe abborchiate" which were embellished with 24Kt gold and ruby to obtain unique and incomparable reflections. Today Gabriele Mengoni artist, sculptor, expert ceramist, fascinated by this rediscovered technique, experiments with new forms and modern...

Ronzan baby tiger ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Gabbianelli Vase An orange covered ceramic rectangular vase, with two convex and two concave sides. With a « G » monogram underneath. Produced by Ceramic Gabbianelli, Italy. 1960s....

A large ceramic vessel by Alvino Bagni for Raymor, Italy circa 1960s. Jug form with beautiful stylized decoration in shades of brown.

Guido Gambone moved to Florence permanently in 1950 and he founded the shop/studio "La Tierrena" and was opened till 1967, in via palazzo Dei diavoli 2, in Firenze, two years before ...

An extraordinary azure maiolica dish in the Farnese service, made by Castelli d'Abuzzo between 1580 and 1589. In the peak of the High Renaissance, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese commissioned a dinner service from the Castelli maiolica...

Assortment of dishes Lombard manufacture 1770 – 1780 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Two large dishes: diameter 14.76 in (37.5 cm); weight 4.5...

Ceramic plate ERNESTO CONTI Late 19th century " MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE '' Painted ceramic plate. '' MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE ''. ERNESTO CONTI factory, Sesto Fiorentino. Marked on the bott...

Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni began studying ceramic art at age 12 at the Art Institute of Florence with ceramicist Carlo Guerrini, artistic director of the famed Cantagalli Factory. He continued years of training in ceramics and the arts, including sculpture with Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti, and figurative art with Gianni Vagnetti, graduating as a maestro of art in 1934. After a stint as art director for a ceramics factory in Perugia, in 1936 he opened the Fantoni Ceramic Studio in Florence. Here he produced ceramic series as well as unique pieces, sculptures and furnishings. In 1937 Fantoni’s pieces were exhibited in the Florence National Arts and Crafts Exhibit where their unique combination of rustic forms decorated with African and marine motifs and painted figures garnered considerable acclaim. By the start of World War II Fantoni’s melding of ancient Italian pottery techniques with decidedly Modernist elements had won him artistic and commercial success both in Italy and abroad. Having participated in the resistance, after the War Fantoni worked for the 500-year old Maiolica factory in Deruta, Umbria, renowned for its signature tin-glazed pottery. In the 1950s he refocused on his Florence studio, dedicating himself to larger sculptural pieces...

Assortment of 4 dishes with braided rim Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: 14 x 10 in (35.5 x 25.5 cm); 12.2 x 8.39 in (31 x 21.3 cm); 10.4 x 9.65 in (26.5 x 24.5 cm); 10.8 x 9.61 in (27.5 x 24.4 cm). Weight: 4.4 lb (1.998 kg) State of conservation: some chips due to use on the edges and on the parts in relief. The four different dishes have a foot with a low lip from which extends a wide, flat, slanted rim resembling a basket weave. The small handles are painted green: they resemble wickerwork in the two oval dishes and take the form of a sinuous branch in the round ones. The third fire decoration is inspired by the naturalistic floral botanical patterns on the ceramics produced by the Hannong family in Strasbourg. Here the pattern is defined by the rapidity and subtlety of the brushstrokes and the result is particularly tasteful, characterized by compositional intelligence and pictorial expertise. A main corolla, either a wild or garden rose, is set slightly off center in each well. From this extends a thin stem holding a small secondary bud and there are small field florets dotting the composition to lend volume to the delicate bunch of flowers. On the brim, small polychrome flowers add color to the weave, accompanied by lanceolate leaves of a very intense green. There exist few and very rare examples for comparison with this morphology: a round plate - entirely consistent with those in question - has been dated to around 1775 (S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, tav. 200). Two other dishes with a basket rim, but with parallel striped brim decoration, were exhibited in the 1995 exhibition on Lodi ceramics; the attribution to the Lombard town near Milan is therefore almost exclusively derived from the decoration called "alla rosa contornata" or "alla vecchia Lodi" and constitutes one of the most popular decorations during the eighteenth century. (M. L. Gelmini, in Maioliche lodigiane del '700 (cat. mostra Lodi), Milano 1995, pp. 31 p. 162-163 nn. 181-182). This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their Maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the Maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...

Italian Art Deco green ceramic vase with a circular motif by Deruda, 1940 ca. Art deco ceramic vase with a green background, with designs in shades of yellow and decorative buttonho...

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 Silver Gold Raku band and its Raku crackle...

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Large painted Art Nouveau bronze vase from the early 1900s, fine Italian manufacture. The vase has a round base with four thick, sinuous feet, reminiscent of those on old stoves...

A beautiful C5 vase by Antonia campi. Decorated probably at a later date with flowers and butterfy Fully signed

N 1Vaso Portavaso Richard Ginori Gio Ponti

Iconic ceramic centerpiece by M.G.A, Italy 1970 circa. Hand painted light blue ceramic centerpiece decorated with small beautiful polar white bears.

Vintage 1970s Rooster-Shaped Ceramic Jug from Bassano - Italian Artisan Craftsmanship Description: Bring a touch of whimsical Italian artistry to your table with this charming roost...

Monumental ceramic wall plate with a chicken Signed A.R.

Decorative glazed dinnerware, China, centerpiece, plate, fruit bowl in super white by Fortessa Forta, Italy. The Forta Luxe super white China retains its p...

Large vintage lamb sheep ceramic faux bamboo planter pot. Stamped Made in Italy. No chips or breaks.

Made in Italy, 1964. This is a set of hand-crafted lacquered earthenware plates signed by De Simone. It is a vintage set, therefore the plates might show slight traces of use, but ...

Colourful glazed ceramic centerpiece bowl by Vi.Bi. Torino made in the early 1960. This ceramic piece features beautiful pastel Italian colors, and Vi.B...

Large ceramic vase by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore. Signed CA.

This stand alone Italian monumental glazed crackle ceramic studio vintage ceramic lamp from the 60's is great for a desk, console, dresser or buffet. It has a wonderful glazed crackl...

Artistic glazed ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Beautiful painting of woman in a black robe and hat with a white sun cover. Accent hues of maroon, g...

Spectacular set of seven Italian Modern studio ceramic bowls by Zaramella: one boat-shaped serving, six tear-drop condiment / smaller bowls. Beautiful and refined pattern and color c...

Sick cup Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, Circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica decorated in polychrome “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) It measures: h 2.36 x 7.4 x 7.87 (h 6 x 19 x 20 cm) ...

S.C.Richard S.Cristoforo.Umbrella holder vase ceramic 1920 Italy.

Big Ceramic Tray - Marine Themed Ceramic - Collectible Handpainted Ceramic A handcrafted ceramic plate featuring a rich, dark green petroleum glaze, complemented by iridescent bubb...

Versatile catch-it-all ceramic bowl made in Italy, circa 1980's black glossy finish with green decorative lines, great condition no chips or cracks signed Italy at the bottom.

Enrico Mazzolani female figure, Italy, 1930s.

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. I...

handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table

handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table

Polychrome ceramics produced by a Vietri or San Marino manufactory. Good conditions. Thank you

Lenci elephant couple ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic bottle vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of...

Small oval tray Felice Clerici Manufactory 1745-1780 Milan, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome. Dimensions: 10.82 x 8.66 in (27.5 x 22 cm); weight 0.4...

set piatti gabbianelli - design - ceramica anni 70 - 70s - marchiati - vintage Descrizione : set di sei piatti firmati design gabbianelli blu scuro Origini : Italia Periodo di pr...

A large Alvino Bagni designed sea-green glazed vase with pierced top and wedge shaped fluting to the sides. Painted mark to the base.

A splendid jar by Bruno Gambone. Signed Gambone Italy.

Galvani Pordenone soup tureen centerpiece 1930 ceramic, Italy.

Italian artisanal vases in glazed earthware with a relief decoration. Name of the manufacturer imprinted under the base: "La bottega". Excellent vintage c...

New Old Stock Mid-Century Modern dark brown 9 pcs Espresso set produced by Ceramica Franco Pozzi. This set has never been used. It contains the perculator...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with trompe l’oeil Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: each 4.7 in (cm 12) x 5 in (c...

A rare example of an early Azucena Homeware design piece. Reference : Domus No. 313 Dic. 1955 p. 4

Couple Porta Vasi Ceramic - Austria 1940 -

Centerpiece white maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, circa 1700 Measures: 5.6 in x 14.72 in x 13.46 in (14.3 cm x 37.4...

Incredible ceramic by Osvaldo Gualdo Dolci from, Italy, 1950s.   

Serie di vasi disponibili in tre dimensioni e due colorazioni, canna di fucile e rame ossidato. I vasi Nastus sono realizzati con la tecnica della ceramica trattata con finitura supe...

Marcello Fantoni (born 1915) beautiful ceramic dish or vide-poche, signed, in excellent condition.  

Add a touch of charm to your table with our hand-made ceramic plates from our Daisy collection, crafted in Italy with meticulous attention to detail. Available in white, green, and p...

Pharmacy albarello made of majolica, with a particular spool shape. The predominant glaze of the ceramic is white, on which there are decorations in blue and yellow. These decoration...

Charming 1970s Capodimonte Cherub Figurine - Handcrafted Ceramic Art Elevate your collection with this delightful cherub figurine, crafted in Italy...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This catchall is made in ceramic and features hand painted parts. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excelle...

Portafoto in ceramica attribuito a Tommaso Barbi Buone condizioni Grazie