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Each piece tells a story, brought back to life through the meticulous craftsmanship of \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eGalleria San Francesco in Assisi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a workshop renowned for preserving the timeless beauty of Italian art and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1022\" class=\"\"\u003eTo honor historical accuracy, the artisans at Galleria San Francesco carefully source rare and precious marbles such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eCarrara, Palomino, Porphyry, and Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Priced separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eTall and classically proportioned, this vintage-style Italian porcelain pedestal is richly decorated with scrolling floral motifs and geometric borders, all rendered by hand. The deep blue glaze provides a dramatic backdrop for the intricate white ornamentation, while gold leaf accents lend warmth and quiet opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"795\"\u003eEach pedestal is shaped, painted, and finished by hand, revealing the subtle variations that define true Italian maiolica craftsmanship. 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They are a testament to the authenticity of a truly handcrafted artisanal piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003eHandmade, hand-painted, and imported from Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003eItalian porcelain with elaborate gold leaf detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eArtisan-crafted using traditional techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003eHeight: 39\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eNatural variations in glaze, color, and form are expected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eAdditional shipping charges will apply for this pedestal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Customer service will send a shipping estimate after the purchase is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Use Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eIdeal as a statement pedestal for sculpture, a floral arrangement, or a cherished decorative object. 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It is a contemporary continuation of the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Catholic devotional ceramic tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been part of Sicilian craft for centuries, rendered in the joyful cubist line and vivid Sicilian palette Susanna DeSimone's 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 Holy Family Plaque Set — 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 Display piece · Dust with a soft, dry cloth · Not dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 this a good religious gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this is a traditional Italian gift for \u003cstrong\u003ebaptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings, Christmas, and Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Susanna DeSimone's joyful, brightly-colored interpretation makes these contemporary heirlooms that work in modern Italian-American homes as well as more traditional ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hand-painted in Palermo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — every Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted at Fabbrica della Ceramica in Palermo, Sicily. Nothing in this collection is mass-produced or imported from elsewhere.\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\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. 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, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. 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This black, white \u0026amp; gray hand-painted ceramic tile by Susanna DeSimone is 1 of 6 tiles in a series commissioned by Biordi Art Imports. The Knight holds a sword, and the design is characteristic of the cubist work inspired by Picasso. Each tile in the series is signed by Susanna DeSimone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Palermo. 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A serious statement piece — the kind of vessel that sits as the centerpiece of a sideboard or holiday table. Painted in Eugenio's familiar palette of deep blues and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each bowl is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The scalloped edge and handles are shaped by hand before glazing; slight variation between scallops and minor asymmetry in the handles is intrinsic to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a centerpiece fruit bowl, a shallow serving bowl for salads or pasta, or as a major standalone display piece. 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It softens the visual line of the bowl and is a traditional decorative detail on Deruta ceremonial pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCenterpiece fruit bowl, shallow serving for pasta or salad, or a major standalone display piece on a console or sideboard.\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 pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio's full range shares a palette and reads as a coordinated collection.\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. 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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. 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This continuity has allowed Zacconi to preserve the authenticity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003etraditional Italian coffee culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, while integrating modern advancements for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eespresso excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1189\" class=\"\"\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1661\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat sets Zacconi apart is our commitment to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eengineering excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eclassic Italian design\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003emodern performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every Zacconi espresso machine is created using premium materials like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003esolid brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003epolished stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003echrome finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring both beauty and durability. Our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003emanual lever system\u003c\/strong\u003e allows users to control every aspect of the brewing process, delivering espresso with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eunmatched crema, aroma, and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"2056\" class=\"\"\u003eWhile our processes are rooted in tradition, our vision has always embraced innovation. We continue to refine our techniques to meet the evolving needs of coffee lovers and professional baristas around the world. Today, Zacconi machines are admired not only as tools of coffee perfection but also as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003estatus symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e—gracing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eluxury homes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003egourmet kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eprestigious cafés\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2740\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Zacconi Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2991\" class=\"\"\u003eEach Zacconi machine represents more than just a coffee maker—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003ework of art\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted to last a lifetime and bring the joy of true Italian espresso into everyday life. 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