{"title":"Deruta Città della Ceramica","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bmc-sesto-fiorentino-ceramic-vase","title":"Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by BMC Sesto Fiorentino","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-decorated vase brings a Renaissance revival in a compact, sculptural form. The serpentine handles curl upward in a symmetrical sweep, framing a body painted in classic Raphaelesque motifs ⎯ scrolling acanthus, bold colour contrasts, and finely controlled lines. Made in vitrified ceramic, it has the bright glaze and crisp detailing tied to centuries of \u003cem\u003emaiolica\u003c\/em\u003e craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small statement piece with a grounded presence, it was made by Barraud, Messeri \u0026amp; Co (BMC), a ceramic studio that operated until the end of the 1930s in the commune of Sesto Fiorentino in Florence. This particular style can still be found today in the town of Deruta, one of Italy's most historic ceramic centres. Its workshops have produced \u003cem\u003emaiolica\u003c\/em\u003e since the Middle Ages, refining techniques and motifs that still shape the region's identity today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner, maker: Barraud, Messeri \u0026amp; Co. (BMC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial, technique: hand-painted ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Florence, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 1930s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: L5.5 x W4.5 x H9.5 \/ L13.5 x W11 x H24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: good vintage condition, two chips on the bottom edge (shown in images)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ad Origine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381691793656,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8884\/4280\/files\/AdOrigineCeramicVaseDeruta-1.jpg?v=1773766350"},{"product_id":"candleholder-set-by-cama-deruta","title":"Candleholder Set by Cama Deruta","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eA pair of hand-painted ceramic candleholders from the 1950s, defined by a playful, sculptural form and a bold use of colour. The contrast is immediate—black and cream surfaces animated by dramatic, colourful flowers, carrying a distinctly romantic quality, and finished with hand-applied gold brushstrokes that catch the light. The composition feels lively, almost graphic, with each mark left visible, intentional. Used together or apart, they bring movement and character to a table or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCAMA (\u003cspan\u003eCooperativa Artigiana Majoliche Artistiche)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was founded in Deruta in the mid-20th century, a town long associated with Italian ceramic production. Emerging at a moment when traditional craftsmanship began to intersect with a more modern, export-oriented market—particularly toward the United States—the company remained family-run, building its identity on consistent craftsmanship and accessible design. Pieces like these reflect that balance: rooted in local tradition, yet shaped by a broader, international context. Today, they carry the imprint of that period—functional objects with a clear sense of origin and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eDesigner, maker: CAMA (Cooperativa Artigiana Majoliche Artistiche)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eMaterial: hand-painted ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eOrigin: Deruta, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eMeasurements (each piece): L8 x W4.5 x H5.5 \/ L20 x W11.5 x H14 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eCondition: excellent vintage condition showing light traces of use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ad Origine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48105599860984,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8884\/4280\/files\/AdOrigineCamaDerutaCandleholderSet-2.jpg?v=1773752823"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-vase-by-patrizio-chiucchiu-deruta","title":"Ceramic Vase by Patrizio Chiucchiù","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eA large hand-painted ceramic vase defined by an exuberant, sculptural form and a bold, hand-painted motif. Standing at 36 cm in height and 30 cm wide, its presence is immediate—broad in stance, generous in volume, and unapologetically expressive. The decoration moves across the surface with a dramatic, almost theatrical rhythm, amplifying the curvature rather than containing it. This is a statement piece—designed to anchor a space, whether holding branches or standing entirely on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePatrizio Chiucchiù\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is based in Deruta, a town long associated with Italian ceramic production. His work carries that lineage forward with a distinct sense of gesture and identity. Even in name, there is a kind of emphasis—\u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eChiucchiù\u003c\/em\u003e, a repetition that feels rhythmic, almost percussive. That same quality carries into the work: forms that are assertive, surfaces that are unafraid of contrast, and a visual language that leans into expression rather than restraint. Rooted in tradition but pushed toward something more personal, his pieces hold a confidence that is both direct and unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eDesigner, maker: Patrizio Chiucchiù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eMaterial, technique: hand-painted ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eOrigin: Deruta, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003ePeriod: 2020s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eMeasurements: L11.5 x W11.5 x H13.75 in \/ L29 x W29 x H35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eCondition: new\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ad Origine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126714413304,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8884\/4280\/files\/AdOrigineDerutaPatrizioChiucchiuVase-1.jpg?v=1774204524"},{"product_id":"ceramic-plate-by-camilla-boccali-for-deruta-placens","title":"Ceramic Plate by Camilla Boccali for Deruta Placens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eA ceramic plate from Deruta defined by a rhythmic, almost hypnotic surface. The peacock feather motif—long part of the town’s decorative language—is rendered here entirely by hand with exceptional precision, each line guiding the eye inward in a controlled, almost optical movement. There is a clear lineage to Art Nouveau, particularly \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHenry van de Velde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where structure and ornament become one continuous gesture, alongside a more distant echo of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and his belief in pattern as a living surface. The form itself remains restrained, allowing the decoration to take the lead. Whether placed flat or stood upright, this plate holds attention with a quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCamilla Boccali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is part of a new generation of Italian ceramicists working within the long-standing traditions of Deruta. Having grown up close to the craft, her work reflects a familiarity that feels natural rather than studied—an assured hand guided by repetition, observation, and instinct. Within a shared visual language, what distinguishes the piece is its clarity and precision, where a traditional motif is carried forward with a renewed sense of focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eDesigner: Camilla Boccali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eMaker: Deruta Placens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eMaterial, technique: hand-painted ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eOrigin: Deruta, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003ePeriod: 2020s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: L10.25 x W10.25 x H1.25 in \/ L26 x W26 x H3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eCondition: new\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ad Origine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126725980408,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8884\/4280\/files\/AdOrigineDerutaCamillaBoccaliPlate-02.jpg?v=1774204845"},{"product_id":"ceramic-vase-by-camilla-boccali-for-deruta-placens","title":"Ceramic Vase by Camilla Boccali for Deruta Placens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eA ceramic vase from Deruta defined by a continuous, tapering form that rises with a quiet sense of balance. The surface is fully hand-painted, where the peacock feather motif wraps around the volume with controlled, rhythmic precision—each line following the curvature of the piece, guiding the eye as it moves. The decoration adapts to the form rather than sitting on it, creating a subtle sense of movement that changes with perspective. Whether holding stems or standing alone, this vase holds attention with a quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCamilla Boccali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is part of a new generation of Italian ceramicists working within the long-standing traditions of Deruta. Having grown up close to the craft, her work reflects a familiarity that feels natural rather than studied—an assured hand guided by repetition, observation, and instinct. 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