Description: ITALCORIUM Objects from around the world for your home and for youITALIAN ART & CRAFTSMANSHIPARTISTIC CERAMICS from CALTAGIRONEPot-bellied umbrella stand with neck in Caltagirone ceramic, handmade and decoratedIvory umbrella stand decorated in matching plastic. Handmade in the ancient ceramics of Caltagirone. made in Italy. The personalized and exclusive enamel gives each of our pieces an element of uniqueness and absolute originality. A very versatile furnishing accessory that adapts perfectly to any furnishing style: from a more classic and traditional furnishing to a more rustic or refined one.Available in size: height 50 cm Our Vases are beautiful furnishing accessories for both indoors and outdoors from the garden to the living room or office.As a Vase holder, flower holder, ornament , centrepiece, kitchen containers and also to decorate the workplaceTake inspiration from these photos to furnish your rooms!! WHY BUY SOFIA CERAMICS FROM CALTAGIRONE? Because each object rigorously follows 6 long stages of production, to which we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time.1) Turning and modelling: to give shape to the majolica, a process carried out by hand and Not with molds.2) Drying: Slow, gradual and natural drying without temperature changes, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay,3) First cooking: With ovens reaching temperatures estimated at around 1000° for 13 hours.4) Enamelling: The products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,Ready to pass into the hands of the decorators who will give color and style to the creations.5) Decoration: The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and created by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to make our SOFIA brand personal.6) Second cooking: LThe most important phase where everything cooked at the established temperatures acquiresshine and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors. Through particular techniques, the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO. A third phase of black color is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern. Because our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed by fire. To certify that each single object has passed through the six processing phases that make it authentic and unalterable over time and which has passed rigorous quality controls.For this reason, the Caltagirone SOFIA ceramic objects are real masterpieces works of art. Here are other environments, from classic to modern, decorated with our Caltagirone ceramic Vases Caltagirone: City of Ceramics The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qal'at al Ghiran, which means "Fortress of Vases ". The production of ceramics in the Caltagirone area dates back to the Neolithic. The imprint of the various peoples who have colonised Sicily over the centuries can also be perceived in the ceramic processing, despite this, ceramists have always brought out Sicilianness in their art.The art of Sicilian ceramic manufacturing has been handed down from generation to generation. The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece.Our majolica can be glazed, hand painted or with relief plastic decorations as you see in these photos Terms of saleEach item is accompanied by a guarantee certificate and is stamped and signed on the underside,which attests to the originality and origin.Our products are entirely handmade, so some small imperfections are not to be considered defects,but proof of the uniqueness of the piece.The item you receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handcrafted nature of each work.The item will be made to order.For this reason Returns are not accepted due to second thoughts.Times maximums production: 15/20 working daysIf you need delivery before the maximum timesyou can contact us to know the availability or the exact timing. For shipments to Canada, United States and Russia, the travel time is 7 to 15 working days.If you need faster delivery, please contact us and we will quote you a faster service.Free return within 14 days of delivery in case of item different from description, broken or defective,Please notify us promptly, within 4 days at the latest in case of damage during transport.IMPORTANT:The goods travel insured and It is carefully and accurately packed and checked before shipping.Sign the courier receipt Always with reservation.Items that show damage during transport will be replaced. only in the case of receipt with reservation and communication within 4 days of the delivery date.Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, both in Europe than in America.Before payment contact us for a quote. The products sold are not subject to any import tax or customs duty, if the product is sold and delivered in Italy or within the European Union. In the case of deliveries to countries outside the European Union, products may be subject to import taxes and/or customs duties depending on the type of product and the country of destination. For more information, you can contact eBay customer service or your country's customs office. In all cases, any costs related to import taxes and/or customs duties will be borne by the buyer.Because each object rigorously follows 6 long stages of production, to which we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time. 5) Decoration: The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and created by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to make our SOFIA brand personal. A third phase of black color is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern. The imprint of the various peoples who have colonised Sicily over the centuries can also be
Price: 384.8 USD
Location: Caltagirone
End Time: 2025-02-04T18:30:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 141.64 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Production style: artisan
antique: No
Color: Multicolor
Mounting: Independent
Style: Traditional
Room: Internal, outer, Dining Room, Balcony, Bedroom, entrance hall, Hallway, Study room, Bathroom, Garage, Living Room, Waiting room, Study, activity commercial, Kitchen, Foyer, Colonnaded, Any Room, Office
handcrafted: Yes
MPN: Does not apply
Features: handcrafted, Innovative and modern motifs, Signed and hallmarked, Reproductions of historical motifs
Vintage: No
Parts additional necessary: No
sub shape: vase
Type: Vase decorative
Origin: Sicily
Material: ceramics of Caltagirone, MAJOLICA
Brand: Sofia
stack height or base heights: 50 cm
Department: Adult
Product Line: Vases Artistic Ceramics from Caltagirone
Finish: HAND PAINTED
Country of manufacture: Italy
