Domiziani Charger Plate COD 76

A 12.5" hand-painted majolica charger in the Domiziani COD 76 design, made in Umbria. A charger sits under the dinner plate and stays on the table through the meal — it is the piece that does the most visual work for the least money.

Domiziani began in Deruta in 1987 painting traditional patterns and moved steadily toward contemporary design. The result is majolica that reads modern on the table while being made exactly the way Deruta has made it for five centuries: thrown, glazed white, hand-painted, fired.

Because the design is contemporary rather than historical, it mixes more easily than people expect — under plain white plates, under Vignoli, or as the modern note under a table of traditional Deruta.

The 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.

Dimensions: 12.5" diameter
Material: Hand-painted Italian majolica
Made in: Deruta, Umbria
Workshop: Domiziani
Pattern: COD 76
Heritage: Founded in Deruta in 1987 by Roberto Domiziani
Care: Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave or oven safe
Sold as: individual
Mixes with: plain white dinnerware, Vignoli, Iva Boccali, and traditional Deruta patterns

What is a charger for?
It sits under the dinner plate as a base and stays on the table between courses. It is not eaten from, so a charger can carry a bolder design than the plate above it.

Can it be hung on the wall?
Yes. At 12.5" it works as a wall piece, which is how many Domiziani chargers end up being used.

Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes, and food safe. Like all Deruta majolica it should not go in the microwave or the oven.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes. A set of chargers is a common registry item and a good way to give something substantial without having to match the couple's dinnerware exactly.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes — a single charger works as a wall piece or a centerpiece and asks nothing of the host's existing dishes.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946 and is a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029). Pieces are bought directly from the Italian workshops that make them — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati among them. Nothing comes through a distributor, and staff can tell you who made your piece and where.

Can this be customized or personalized?
Customization 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.

COD 76 — One of Domiziani's contemporary majolica designs, painted freehand over a white tin glaze in the Deruta manner.

Domiziani, Deruta (Umbria) — Roberto Domiziani established the business in Deruta in 1987. Starting from traditional Deruta designs, the workshop has become one of the most modern and innovative producers of Italian majolica in Perugia, merging nature and art. Domiziani is also known for its hand-crafted lava stone tables.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

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