Ceramics

This is an absolutely gorgeous work of art, featuring bright reds and blues and soft, caressing browns.  It is a pleasure to behold, a worthy addition to the most elegant home.  By Firenze, 11″ tall, 12″ at its widest.

Another Tadinate piece from Umbria at a bargain price.  This platter is 15″ in diameter, and will impress far beyond its modest price.  A rare opportunity to own a true Italian ceramic import at a reasonable cost.

Your chance to make a presentation splash at a reasonable cost.  Tadinate makes ceramics products in Gualdo Tadino, near Perugia, in the region of Umbria, the “green heart of Italy”. This oval platter is 16.5″ by 12.5″, obtained by finestItalian as a special purchase.

This platter features an abundance of lemons and the traditional brilliant colors of Italian majolica.  It is 16″ in diameter, a bright and tasteful addition to your kitchen or dining table.

Keep your biscotti fresh in this lovely biscottiera by Firenze.  And yes, you may also put American cookies in it and fare una bella figura.  10″ tall.

This beautiful platter is 16″x13″ and is a fitting companion to the Round Platter.  It is signed by Deruta.  Only one available from finestItalian.

An elegant addition to every table, this platter is 14.5″ in diameter and carries the Deruta signature.  Imported from Italy.

These canisters are a modern adaptation of the old Albarello medicinal jars, which were      designed to hold apothecaries’ ointments and herbs. Medicinal jars have their roots in the Middle East and were brought to Italy by Hispano-Moresque traders.

The earliest Italian examples were produced in Florence in the 15th century. This set of jars are hand thrown. The shape of the jar emulates bamboo, which was the traditional manufacturing material. For the painted design I chose a bright yellow and a soft blue. These jars are ideal for storing your favorite pasta, rice and cookies. They are also a beautiful counter decor.

For this particular vase I got the inspiration from a drawing of an elephant foot, that I saw in a museum in Italy. I start by hand throwing a tall cylinder with a wide stable base. I wanted to add a texture element to this piece, which would complement the otherwise glossy surface, for which purpose I excised a ring-shaped recess on the outside of the piece. I chose a natural fiber, simple yute rope, to wrap the recess. For the painted decor I chose my favorite spring flowers, Calla Lilies.

The calm and tranquil palate of blue colors of the Mediterranean Sea was the inspiration for this large wall plate. The piece is decorated with a series of geometrical rings. On the back of this plate there is a metal loop for hanging.

This bowl has an innovative sculpted design. I wanted to create a piece that was fun and functional at the same time. I first hand threw 2 bowls on the wheel, one small bowl for the salsa and one large bowl large enough to hold a bag of chips. Then I manipulated the shapes and joined them to create a single piece. For the painted design I chose a vibrant green and yellow. With this creation you can serve your favorite chips and dip the Italian way!

I designed this bowl to combine practicality and beauty. I started by hand throwing a large shallow with an unusually wide lipped rim, which also serves as a handle. As for the painted design, I chose a geometrical pattern, using different shades of green. The lacy design on the rim beautifully complements salads and pasta dishes.

This clock it is entirely hand made. It is hand thrown on the pottery wheel, bisque fired, glazed, painted and then fired a second time. I decorated this piece with a geometrical design composed from hues of sunflower yellow and deep blue, which are my favorite colors. This clock will be a great addition to a kitchen or a living room area. On the back of the clock there is a metal loop, so that it can be hung on the wall.