Eugenio Customized Dinnerware, B-38

This is pattern B-38 by Eugenio Ricciarelli, one of the most beloved master artisans in Deruta, Italy. Every piece in this pattern is hand-painted to order in Eugenio's workshop and made specifically for you.

Eugenio produces his work in 65 full designs and 12 simplified patterns, and every piece across the entire collection is made on the same dinnerware forms. That means you can mix and match freely: a dinner plate in B-38, a pasta bowl in another pattern, salad plates in a third, and they all work together as a single table. Most of our customers collect across multiple patterns rather than committing to one.

Each piece is hand-painted freehand in Eugenio's signature deep blues and gold accents — no two pieces are ever exactly alike. You can also personalize a piece with a name, date, or occasion painted directly onto it.

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.

Pattern: B-38 — one of Eugenio Ricciarelli's 65 full designs
Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
Made in: Deruta, Italy
Artisan: Eugenio Ricciarelli
Available pieces: Dinner Plate (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 11 inches) · Pasta/Soup Bowl (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 10 inches) · Salad Plate (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 8 inches) · plus additional pieces — see variant menu
Personalization: Available — name, date, or occasion painted onto the piece
Lead time: 3 to 6 months (each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy)
Care: Hand-wash recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe (lead-free glaze)

How does the special order process work?
Place your order online and we'll send it directly to Eugenio's workshop in Deruta. Each piece is hand-painted to order — typically 3 to 6 months from order to delivery. You'll be notified when your pieces ship from Italy.

Can I personalize the piece with a name, date, or message?
Yes — Eugenio paints personalization directly onto the piece. Common requests include names, wedding dates, anniversary dates, family monograms, and special occasions. Add a note at checkout with your personalization request, or call us at (415) 392-8096 to confirm placement and styling.

Can I mix this pattern with other Eugenio patterns?
Yes — and we strongly recommend it. Every Eugenio pattern is made on the same dinnerware forms, so a B-38 dinner plate stacks and pairs perfectly with a different pattern in pasta bowls and a third in salad plates. Many of our customers build a table that runs across 4-8 different patterns rather than matching a single one. The whole 65-pattern collection is designed to mix.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. A personalized Eugenio piece, hand-painted with the couple's names and wedding date in their chosen pattern, is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. 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.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" 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.

Eugenio Ricciarelli, Deruta — Eugenio 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 work in 65 full designs and 12 simplified patterns. They are available by special order in any of his patterns, in dish size, mug, goblet, or cup-and-saucer set. We recommend mixing different patterns when collecting these plates. Typically, allow Eugenio 3 to 6 months to complete your special orders — each piece is made for you, and can also be personalized with your name and/or the occasion.

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.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.