{"product_id":"christmas-tree-tea-light-real-gold-blue","title":"Christmas Tree Tea Light - Real Gold \u0026  Blue","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Italian Christmas tree tea light, made in Deruta by Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo (CF Deruta). The tree's cut-out stars hold a votive candle inside; lit, the flame projects star-shaped light through the openings, turning the piece into a tabletop centerpiece. Each tree is hand-painted with green base color and real gold paint detail. Because every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan, no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 8\" wide by 6\" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), the tree is the larger of CF Deruta's two Christmas tree formats — the standalone tree-light version designed specifically for a votive candle, rather than the smaller solid mini-tree. Small variations in color, gold-leaf coverage, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects. \u003cem\u003eNote: votive candle is not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace on the holiday dining table as a centerpiece, on a mantel for ambient candlelight, or in an entryway as a seasonal welcome. Heirloom-quality and designed to be brought out year after year. A popular Italian-Christmas gift, especially for hosts who already collect Deruta ceramics or want a piece more substantial than an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" wide × 6\" tall\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\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real gold paint on green base, stars cut for candlelight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds a standard tea light or votive candle (candle not included)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative ceramic — wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Keep away from temperature extremes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a candle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The votive candle pictured is for illustration. Any standard tea light or small votive fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to use with an open flame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — designed as a tea-light holder. Standard candle safety applies: place on a heat-safe surface, never leave unattended, keep clear of flammable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n8 inches wide and 6 inches tall — substantial enough to anchor a holiday centerpiece. (CF Deruta also makes a smaller 5\" x 4\" solid mini-tree without the candle cut-outs.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — CF Deruta uses real gold paint applied by hand and fired. The luster comes through the green base color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo workshop in Deruta, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — this is a decorative ceramic with gold paint and an open form for candles, not food contact. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A hand-painted Christmas tree tea light with real gold from CF Deruta in Deruta becomes a new heirloom for the holiday table, lit every December. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eCeramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand-painted Italian ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape \u0026amp; Castelli characterizing the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvatore’s decorations were developed without the use of the dusting (spolvero) technique, so each piece is similar but never identical. The first dining table painted in Deruta, on volcanic stone brought directly from a famous company in Caltagirone, was painted by Salvatore, who painted it inspired by the “Decoro Stoffa”, starting what would later be one of the most famous businesses from Deruta. Salvatore’s son Carlo, now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA”. Today the production of classic decorations, brings traditional designs back to the contemporary in colors \u0026amp; shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CF Deruta","offers":[{"title":"8\" x 6\"","offer_id":67962546585653,"sku":"6828","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Navyceramictreewithglowingstars.png?v=1794536966","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/christmas-tree-tea-light-real-gold-blue","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}