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Item Ships From: Italy
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath. In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Rattan and Brass Planter or Decorative Basket, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful decorative basket or planter fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This lovely object is attributed to Vivai del Sud and made in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venere V26, Woman's Moorish Head, Vase Without Crown, Handmade in Sicily, Size L
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Liberty Monumental Pair of Terracotta Vases, 1920'
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of large liberty terracotta vases finely decorated with birds and bamboo plants Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Juventus JUVECENTUS Centenary Limited Edition Maxi Wall Swatch
By Swatch
Located in Taranto, IT
MAXI SWATCH JUVENTUS 1997 CENTENARY JUVECENTUS. In excellent conservative condition, some very slight signs of time due to age present. With original box...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl in Matte Green with Orange Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivid hues of colour represent the great skills of glassmakers. The present bowl, most certainly made with a hint of uranium in the glass fuse to give it the peculiar greenish tone, is a perfect example of how attractive massive Murano glass can be. It can be dated approximately to the mid 1960s, based on the style and colors of the piece. Unsigned, as most pieces of that era, it shows great craftsmanship, and is preserved in beautiful conditions. No cracks, dents or damages of sort are visible, and just a light patina proves it is actually a 50 years old object.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Clips Holder in Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unconventional paperclip holder is made of brass. This versatile piece features a small, stylized man climbing up a ladder that contains magnets, ensuring that all unruly paperc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass photo frame, Italy, 1970s. Measures 39cm in height. Purchased by my grandparents in Murano (Venice) during their pleasure trip. ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Spaghetti Vase L By Gaetano Pesce in orange and blue resin
By Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.470.0
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

1970 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Cristiana Isoleri Reperto Fragment
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze artwork was created by the Italian artist Cristiana Isoleri. This is a multiple of 1.000 specimens, numbered and signed. The title is "Reperto" translated in "Fr...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vide-Poche Dish Murano Glass "A Canne" by Orlando Zennaro, Italy, 1970s
By Orlando Zennaro
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous vide-poche dish blue, green and clear murano glass striped "A Canne" by Italian artist Orlando Zennaro. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Orlando Zennaro was glass master an...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Saint Michael the Archangel
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of St. Michael the Archangel in gilded bronze, 20th century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs in Italy: 140€ and Europe: 240€. Tags: San Michele Arcangelo. San Miguel Arcángel...
Category

20th Century Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano sommerso Bowl, Italy 1970s This vintage Murano sommerso bowl from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and des...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in crystal and light pink with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Ash wooden vase by Kose Milano
By Kose Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Ash wooden vase by Kose Milano. Made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco, French Lead Crystal Vase In The Vannes-Le-Châtel Style
By Art Vannes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it offers detailed technical and historical information to assure you of the authenticity of our pieces. This is an exceptional and significant clear lead...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Nino Strada for Deruta Attrib. Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960s
By Deruta, Nino Strada
Located in Naples, IT
Rare single-flower ceramic vase with abstract polychrome enamel decorations attributed to Nino Strada for the classic geometric motif decoration
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Blue
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Clear ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

20th Century Marble Signed Italian Woman Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Marble work depicting a young girl with a turtleneck and winter hat of excellent quality. Finished sculpture of excellent w...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Early 1900 Century WMF Albert Mayer Art Nouveau Silver Metal Vase _ set of 2
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
WMF vases Germany, 1900-1910 Silver metal Jugenstil Vases Excellent condition. WMF mark under the base
Category

Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

ISIDE I17, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size L
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden television. The screen has rounded corners and a cream colored plastic frame, under...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Horse Head Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Symbol of strength and energy, this horse head sculpture combines ancient heritage with a modern sensibility. Rich in details, it showcases a def...
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Blue Orange
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, orange. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colour...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Leucos Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, IT
Leucos Murano Empty Pockets made in Italy in the 70s. Thanks to its solid roots and high craftsmanship, the company operates in the high-end market, combining tradition, design and t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
By Nino Caruso
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Candle Holders in Burnished Metal, Set of 3, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Enhance your interior decor with these incredible sculptural candle holders, a set of three exquisite pieces from Italy, crafted in the 1980s. These candle holders are a stunning exa...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Pair of French or Russian Gilt Bronze Candelabra, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
Category

1830s French Neoclassical Antique Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Gatto Tigrato Sculpture by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture in the shape of a tiger-skin cat ("gatto tigrato" in Italian) is crafted of top-rate ceramic painted using white and black enamels. Rendered in whimsical and impressive details, this original decorative piece belongs to the Riedizioni Archivio Storico Collection, which includes Bitossi's cult designs...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Verona Large Rectangular Storage Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Verona series, this storage basket is in a bright white shade, obtained with the use of vegetable dyes on the fine leather, which was woven to give the piece its striking...
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Loetz Glass Vase Pink and Orange Iridescent 1950s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Milano, MI
Iridescent orange and pink glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 10 h cm 11 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown gla...
Category

1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1930s Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This 1930s Neo-Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo is a captivating piece that embodies artistic skill, cultural significance, and historical charm. Its life-si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies, 2022
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 11 dragonflies. Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

God E12, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S. Monochrome
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Natural specimen: a pair of amethyste and calcite flowers crystals, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of amethiste and calcite flowers crystals druzes, mounted over guild-plated wooden bases on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Pink & Gold Terracotta Vase, Stefania Boemi
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unique work of art is sure to make a statement in an eclectic or modern décor, where it will be an ideal vessel to display floral compositions or as a statement sculpture. Its d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sculpture in White Marble, Head of a Young Bacchus
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite sculpture, crafted from precious white Italian marble, captures the head of a young Bacchus, the Roman deity known for his association with wine, grape harvests, and t...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Block Rose Quartz Handmade Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: L 29 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

Multigame Set in Black Polished Ebony Notte Di Giochi
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony multigame. Contents chess, backgammon, dice, domino, playing cards and poker chips.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

An High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
By Zanaboni for Borbonese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese Elevate your cherished memories with this exquisite 1990s modern picture frame by the renowned Italian luxury brand,...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The large piece features typical engraved detailed decoration of this Rimini Blu design.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Herend Apponyi Pink Porcelain Vase from the 1950s
By Herend
Located in Milano, MI
Herend porcelain vase, Apponyi Pink collections, hand painted and made in the 1950s Ø cm 13 h cm 24 Herend porcelain is among the most prestigious and sought after in the world. Ma...
Category

1950s Hungarian Arts and Crafts Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Brass rooster
Located in Firenze, FI
This brass rooster figurine adds a touch of country charm to any space. Handcrafted from durable brass and perched on a sleek stone base, this piece ...
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass rooster
Brass rooster
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Letter Opener Sterling Silver Blue Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped letter opener with rectangular base in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Base cm. 7.5 x 15.5 long letter opener cm. 21. Weight ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Islamic Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

White Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

Louis Auguste Dage, Art Deco unique ceramic vase, France 1930s
By Louis Dage, Luis Auguste Dage
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco unique ceramic vase Louis Auguste Dage, Faïencerie de l'Adour France 1930s 33 cm H - diam. 20 cm Signed on the base L.Dage Conditions: excellent, no defects
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Green Onyx Marble Box, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Discover a captivating handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Its hinged lid and gilded feet exude a timeless elegance. This versatile masterp...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Large Rostrato Vase in clear Murano Glass, Italy
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Venezia, IT
Rostrato vase in authentic Murano glass, handmade in the typical Rostrato style introduced by Ercole Barovier at the beginning of the twentieth century. Additional information: Mate...
Category

20th Century Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Submerged Glass Vase by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork, 1967
By Moser Glassworks, Vladimir Mika
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A submerged glass vase designed by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork in 1967. Very good condition: few light scratches.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Medium Drops Lucido Vase in Murano Glass by Renzo Stellon
By Renzo Stellon, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished blown glass vase made with the rigadin technique.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Tall Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s with Original Label
By Flavio Poli, Mandruzzato
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian desgn 1960s murano art glass green, yellow and transparent small vase. The presence of the original vintage label is a real rarity. Beautiful Murano glass vase, designed by F...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1930s Art Deco Antimony Sculpture of an Athlete by Jean De Roncourt
By Jean de Roncourt
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Sculpture of a very muscular man or athlete calling on other men to observe what he points out, made of antimony metal with a green patina and on a marble base. Sculpture by J de Roncourt...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal

Kong XS Gorilla Dark Orange Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Italian Maiolica Ancient Sugar Bowl, Lodi, 1770-1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style 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 later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The 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 started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano 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, was able to 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, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...
Category

1770s Italian Rococo Antique Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Maiolica

Coral Glass Decorative Vase by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Coral Collection, the Coral Vase transforms the intricate beauty of coral into a stunning glasswork. This collection honors the majestic sea life, capturing the delicate ...
Category

2010s Italian Italy - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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