{"title":"ESPRESSO CUPS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItalian Espresso Cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandmade and painted by Italian artisans using traditional methods and techniques, our collection of Italian espresso cups are beautiful interpretations of Italian majolica. Available in a variety of classic patterns including La Colombe, Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Ricco Deruta and more, Biordi offers the finest collection of Italian espresso cups available outside of Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-espresso-curved","title":"Ricco Deruta: Espresso, Curved Style","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis beautiful Ricco Deruta design on the Curved Espresso Cup is an interpretation of an original 16th century pattern. It has been Biordi's undisputed best-selling Italian dinnerware and Maiolica for the past 60 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRicco Deruta\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Biordi’s most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. This design on the Majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino’s frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta’s most celebrated design. The Ricco Deruta design is masterfully hand painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware and Ceramics you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRaffaellesco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. Each piece of our Majolica pottery is one of a kind and these Biordi dishes will all look great together! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":12837674680373,"sku":"1090","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/46.jpg?v=1580429025"},{"product_id":"raffaellesco-espresso-curved","title":"Raffaellesco: Espresso, Curved Style","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Raffaellesco pattern on this curbed Espresso Cup is, without a doubt, the best in Deruta, and possibly of all of Italy. The craftsmanship of these Italian Ceramics and hand-painted interpretation of this piece will be a distinctive Maiolica treasure heirloom.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaffaellesco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth. It is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. Each piece of our Majolica pottery is one of a kind and these Biordi dishes will all look great together!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":12837676810293,"sku":"1144","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/115.jpg?v=1579825343"},{"product_id":"frutta-espresso-straight","title":"Frutta Espresso, Straight","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Frutta pattern originates from the Abbruzzi region, in the small town of Castelli; home of Emilio Biordi, the first owner of Biordi Art Imports. Over time, Castelli, has become a famous center for ceramics in Italy. Here, one can find the Pardi family, whom, for now several generations, has painted these charming designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelli, precariously perched on a capricious ridge of the Apennines. In the shadow of Gran Sasso works Antonio Di Francesco, shaping the same earth that occasionally wobbles his wheel and studio. Antonio’s works and the views – breathtaking!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IDEART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12837678940213,"sku":"1187","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/1016.jpg?v=1569272739"},{"product_id":"la-colombe-espresso-cup-saucer-black","title":"La Colombe Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe La Colombe Espresso Cup\/Saucer, in the black and white color-way, was handmade and painted in Italy. This is from Biordi's 2021 Caffe Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Colombe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - This is Biordi’s newest Classic Deruta design. The pattern is black and white adorned with the Raffaellesco stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.  It is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14295619010613,"sku":"2806","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/20221212_230117844_iOS.jpg?v=1670886134"},{"product_id":"collectible-majolica-caffe-canister-b57","title":"Collectible Majolica Caffe Canister B-57","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted majolica coffee canister, made in Deruta by master artisan \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eugenio-ricciarelli\"\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/a\u003e in his B-57 peacock design. 9 inches tall, 5 inches wide — built to store ground coffee or whole beans, with a lid. Deep blues, gold, and small painted accents in Eugenio's signature B-57 work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each canister is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Pairs with other Eugenio kitchen pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on the counter as both function and decoration. A practical, unexpectedly thoughtful gift for a coffee lover or anyone setting up an Italian-styled kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" high × 5\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenio Ricciarelli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-57 — peacock design in Eugenio's signature deep blues and gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe (lead-free glaze)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual jar with lid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Currently out of stock — available by special order, 3–6 month lead time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the B-57 pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Eugenio Ricciarelli's signature peacock designs in deep blues and gold. B-57 is the workshop pattern number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the lid airtight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ceramic lid sits firmly but is not gasket-sealed. For long-term coffee freshness, keep beans in a sealed inner bag inside the canister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I special-order this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCall Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or email customerservice@biordi.com. Lead time is 3–6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it match other Eugenio kitchen pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the B-57 butter dish, sugar and creamer, salt and pepper, mug, and spoon rest all coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — lead-free, food-safe majolica glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at 13 in a painting factory. He then became an apprentice for the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio, known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, produces his works in 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. They are available by \"special order\" in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet or cup and saucer set you choose. We recommend mixing different patterns when collecting these plates. Typically, allow Eugenio 3 to 6 months to complete your special orders – as each piece is made for you, and can also be personalized with your name and\/or the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUGENIO","offers":[{"title":"9\" x 5\"","offer_id":39690577412149,"sku":"3932","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/Eugenio_B57_Coffee_Canister_01.jpg?v=1631755425"},{"product_id":"contrade-24kt-espresso-cup-saucer-4-oz-turtle-copy-1","title":"Contrade 24kt Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer, 4 oz : Ram","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Ram Design Espresso Cup and Saucer, is handmade, painted with 24 karat gold and imported from Italy.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers are available in all 17 District Designs.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ram (Valmontone), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Valmontone\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-east of the city near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porta Romana, Siena\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porta_Romana,_Siena\"\u003ePorta Romana\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tailors\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tailors\"\u003etailors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eram, with a blue shield emblazoned with the letter \"u\" for Umberto. Its colours are red and yellow, with white trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied with Onda and opposed to Nicchio, it's neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdimontone last won the Palio on 16 August 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" gmail_original=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small differences in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanta Caterina Siena 24kt Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers.  \u003cbr\u003eCeramiche S. Caterina, established in 1949 in Siena, has a rich legacy in ceramics. Founded by Marcello Neri, who took ownership in 1961, the studio has become a hallmark of quality craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistry. Marcello, a Siena native and graduate of the Institute of Art, honed his skills under Fausto Corsini and further developed his craft in Montelupo Fiorentino. Fabio, son of Marcello now paints for Santa Caterina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir pieces have been presented as gifts to President Bill Clinton, Emperor Akihito, and Pope John Paul II, cementing their status as prominent cultural ambassadors for Italian art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CERAMICHE CATERINA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077433716789,"sku":"5757","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/IMG_7256.jpg?v=1729641406"},{"product_id":"contrade-24kt-espresso-cup-saucer-4-oz-dolphin-copy-1","title":"Contrade 24kt Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer, 4 oz : Giraff","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Giraff Design Espresso Cup and Saucer, is handmade, painted and imported from Italy.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrade Italian Espresso Cups and Saucers are available in all 17 District Designs. The Dolphin (Onda), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Onda\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. The Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" gmail_original=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanta Caterina Siena 24kt Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers \u003cbr\u003eCeramiche S. Caterina, established in 1949 in Siena, has a rich legacy in ceramics. Founded by Marcello Neri, who took ownership in 1961, the studio has become a hallmark of quality craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistry. Marcello, a Siena native and graduate of the Institute of Art, honed his skills under Fausto Corsini and further developed his craft in Montelupo Fiorentino. Fabio, son of Marcello now paints for Santa Caterina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir pieces have been presented as gifts to President Bill Clinton, Emperor Akihito, and Pope John Paul II, cementing their status as prominent cultural ambassadors for Italian art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CERAMICHE CATERINA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44083765411893,"sku":"5770","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/IMG_3321.jpg?v=1732752318"},{"product_id":"grape-stomper-espresso-cup-saucer-copy","title":"Grape Stomper Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGrape Stomper Espresso Cup \u0026amp; Saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-painted by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/susanna-desimone\"\u003eSusanna DeSimone\u003c\/a\u003e at her family's historic studio — \u003cstrong\u003eFabbrica della Ceramica\u003c\/strong\u003e — in Palermo, Sicily. It is part of Susanna DeSimone's tabletop collection, with the joyful cubist line and vivid Sicilian color palette her family has been known for since her father Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Pablo Picasso in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Palermo. Because the work is fully handmade, no two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape Stomper Espresso Cup \u0026amp; Saucer — a Susanna DeSimone original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palermo, Sicily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susanna DeSimone, Fabbrica della Ceramica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Some collectors prefer hand-washing to preserve color brilliance over decades of use · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food-safe (lead-free glaze)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece signed by Susanna DeSimone; bears the \"Fabbrica della Ceramica\" studio mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Susanna DeSimone dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Susanna DeSimone pieces can be cleaned in the dishwasher and the glaze holds up well. Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. Many of our customers build a table that mixes Susanna DeSimone with one quieter pattern as a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. 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It is part of Susanna DeSimone's tabletop collection, with the joyful cubist line and vivid Sicilian color palette her family has been known for since her father Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Pablo Picasso in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Palermo. 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Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. Many of our customers build a table that mixes Susanna DeSimone with one quieter pattern as a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. 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Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. 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We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. 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Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. Many of our customers build a table that mixes Susanna DeSimone with one quieter pattern as a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. 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It dates from the mid-20th-century period when Giovanni DeSimone shared his Palermo studio's innovation of bright red in glazed ceramics with Pablo Picasso. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a current-production piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — once sold, it will not be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Hand-Painted Espresso Cup \u0026amp; Saucer (Happy Girl motif)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palermo, Sicily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giovanni DeSimone (original studio era)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired by Biordi Art Imports from collector or estate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage — expect light surface wear consistent with age; specific condition graded conservatively\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDisplay piece\u003c\/strong\u003e · Hand-wash only if used for occasional food contact · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Treat as a vintage collectible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biordi has been the US distributor for the DeSimone studio since the studio's earliest years in America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it was acquired by Biordi from a collector or estate. 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