Simbolo di  valori estetici squisitamente italiani Richard Ginori è nome emblematico,   nel mondo,  per la  porcellana artistica. 
Il suo stile leggero e sofisticato, dopo oltre duecentosettant’anni, si riconosce per l’armonia e ricercatezza di  forme e decori. Il senso dell’eleganza, la ricerca di bellezza e perfezione ispirano  ciascun  pezzo. L’inesauribile capacità creativa della  manifattura Ginori ha lasciato un segno in ogni epoca: i primi bassorilievi in  stile settecentesco e tardo barocco, le forme impero e quelle sinuose dell’art déco, i moduli rigorosi del design moderno fino al linguaggio decorativo attuale.   
Nel ricco repertorio di oggi siglato Richard Ginori 1735 , che oltre a oggetti e vasellame propone soprattutto infinite  forme per la tavola, preziosamente decorate ma anche in bianco porcellana e bone china,  resistono tracce  storiche e vintage che convivono con proposte più rigorose e concettuali, e persino interpretazioni decorative più trendy. In  una sintesi di stili sofisticati, delicati, deluxe accomunati da un linguaggio estetico universale. Non mancano pezzi esclusivi realizzati su richiesta in limited edition.
Maestri di decorazione e pittura. Per produrre questa fusione di stili e  dettagli  eccellenti, vengono utilizzati stampi e forme della vecchia tradizione; a questo si aggiunge l’unicità del tocco artistico della  pittura e della decorazione a mano, segni distintivi dei  prodotti  Richard Ginori 1735.  Gli interventi dei maestri pittori,  per  pezzi destinati alla tavola e in particolare per urne o vasi molto preziosamente dettagliati, superano  anche le duecento ore  di  paziente concentrazione.  Un valore aggiunto che conferma  l’antica fama  degli stabilimenti di Sesto Fiorentino (ex Manifattura di Doccia), a ragione ritenuti tra i più gloriosi  opifici esistenti,  nei cui reparti si  ricalca  la laboriosità artistica delle botteghe di pittura  rinascimentali.  
Il rinnovamento  e  i  grandi designer . Il geniale architetto Gio Ponti  fu direttore artistico di Richard Ginori tra il 1923 e il 1930. Il suo programma di rinnovamento integrale  di forme e decori, di grafica e loghi  lascia una traccia significativa. Il linguaggio di Ponti è originale interpretazione dell’Art Deco.  Nell’archivio del  Museo Doccia sono conservati il suo carteggio e i disegni autografi. Alcuni pezzi famosi vengono continuamente chiesti in prestito dai più autorevoli musei del mondo.  Ma anche in tempi più recenti, negli anni novanta,  Richard-Ginori, insegue il rinnovamento degli stili e   commissiona a nove talenti del  design italiano, scelti nell’ambito milanese, altrettanti progetti.  Tutti in bianco assoluto, improntati all’essenzialità moderna e alla revisione del percorso estetico i meravigliosi prototipi di Achille Castiglioni, Enzo Mari, Aldo Rossi, Angelo Mangiarotti sono  visibili al Museo Doccia, mentre altri  sono stati messi  in produzione,  come il servizio di Sergio Asti (la forma Nuvola), quello di Giugiaro (servizio Funè) e  la proposta di  Albini-Helg-Piva  (Odissea  in vitreous china).  Un filone  di pulizia di forme e moduli  già precedentemente esplorato  con successo  da Giovanni Gariboldi, successore di Ponti. Suo  il  servizio Ulpia, presentato in Triennale nel 1954 e gli ancora attualissimi impilabili (premio Compasso d’Oro). Un’ottica minimalista ripresa anche da Gino Campana, direttore della manifattura  fino al 1974, con il set “cinese”  Song. 
Le nuove firme. Sempre negli anni novanta ad artisti noti per l’abilità decorativa e pittorica, viene richiesto lo sviluppo di un nuovo concept di segni e  colori: si distingue il  belga Jean Michel Folon che nel 1995 trasporta sulla porcellana la sua inconfondibile tecnica sfumata (piatto Alba sul mare).  Da qualche anno Richard Ginori si è avvicinata ad un altra importante espressione creativa italiana, il design  moda. Nascono  accordi con nomi   illustri.  Dal 1997 la collaborazione con lo stilista e architetto  Gian Battista Vannozzi,  studioso di forme e decori, di una ricerca sull’equilibrio tra cerchio e quadrato racchiusa nell’elegante forma  Diagono; quindi nel  2004 un accordo con Missoni che propone il Tableware Missoni Home dal forte appeal coloristico (ormai famosi i set Bianconero, Margherita, Carousel); un ulteriore legame con lo stilista Oscar de La Renta  aggiunge a questa esplorazione contemporanea un tocco di new decor americano. 
La fabbrica dell’oro bianco. Una storia piena di fascino, una struttura  antica che ha saputo mantenere gloriosamente la  leadership nell’arco di quasi duecentosettant’anni,  adeguandosi ai cambiamenti dettati dalle evoluzioni epocali senza mai rinunciare all’eccellenza  artistico-creativa. La “fabbrica dell’oro bianco” nasce nel 1735 nel granducato di Firenze, dalla grande mente imprenditoriale  del marchese Carlo Andrea Ginori.  Quando l’ aristocratico fiorentino,  avvia a Doccia   nella villa  della  tenuta di famiglia,  quella che poi diventa una delle più famose manifatture della porcellana artistica,  la febbre dell’oro bianco, aveva appena contagiato l’ Europa. La messa a punto è difficile ma poi la manifattura decolla. Se nel 1747, nella fabbrica di Doccia sono in funzione 2 fornaci, una per la maiolica, l’altra per la porcellana,  nel 1774 i dipendenti  diventano  circa un centinaio. Nel 1838 le fornaci sono 5, tre per le maioliche e le stufe e 2 per le porcellane e i  dipendenti quasi 200. Nel 1889 le fornaci sono diventate 15 con circa 1200 dipendenti. La guida illuminata della famiglia Ginori prosegue fino al 1896 anno in cui  avviene la fusione con l’industria ceramista milanese Augusto Richard, che già possiede molte  fabbriche al nord. Nasce così la  Richard-Ginori.  Numerose all’epoca  le innovazioni meccaniche  introdotte  nei laboratori: se da un lato si realizzano i modelli “classici” della produzione docciana, nascono i nuovi esemplari che risentono delle tendenze dell’Art Nouveau. Quando l’architetto Gio Ponti assume la direzione artistica, il suo programma di rinnovamento  lascia un  segno indelebile e significativo.   L’espansione è intensa e  continua tanto che nel 1930 la superficie edificata raggiunge 80.000mq, con 40 forni e 2000 dipendenti.
Dopo l’ultima guerra mondiale si decide la costruzione di una nuova Manifattura più ..”vicino alla strada”.. edificata con criteri razionali e moderni a Sesto Fiorentino, dove nel 1958 verrà traslocato da Doccia lo storico stabilimento. E qualche anno più tardi anche il Museo.  
Nel 1970 viene affrontata una nuova acquisizione dell’azienda da parte di Finanziaria  Sviluppo e Liquigas, finchè nel 1998 la manifattura Richard Ginori viene  rilevata da Pagnossin. Entrambe le società sono quotate in borsa. 
Alla Richard Ginori S.p.A. si riconducono attualmente  anche i marchi Laveno Richard Ginori Group e Laure Japy, Paris.

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Richard Ginori trademark is responsible for Richard-Ginori's success in Italy and the rest of the world since 1735. Richard-Ginori continues to express quality and functionality, with the continuation of attention given to detail and the tradition of craftsmanship and hand decoration that live side by side with the most sophisticated production procedures and instruments. Artistic direction alternates between the creative inspirations of the most prestigious designers, to confirming the artistic vocation that combines with that design. The spirit for research and the love of pure elegance has remained unchanged, for the benefit of those who know how to appreciate these values.

For all these reasons Richard Ginori 1735 is considered as a unique top brand name in Italy and among the first worldwide producers. Due to our exceptional quality level, our porcelain can easily reach luxury homes, hotels and restaurants that wish to enrich their tables with superior china.

A table that is set with Richard-Ginori products is characterized by refined styles and decorations, which is the result of traditional forms being combined with the latest in sought-after designs. A table setting of this kind inevitably calls for the presence of crystalware as an indispensable complement. This crytalware should integrate prestige and elegance.

Richard-Ginori has perfected this integration by proposing crystalware that is highly identifiable in terms of quality and design. A perfectly transparent crystalware with appealing forms is entirely hand-made and hand-blown by our highly skilled artisans. Richard-Ginori crystalware is not intended as a mere complement- but as the perfect synthesis in the art of table setting. For more details visit and purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

In 1737 the prominent Italian aristocrat Carlo Ginori started a hard paste porcelain factory on his country estate in Doccia near Florence, Italy. Ginori porcelain became known also as Doccia porcelain. There was only one other European hard-paste porcelain factory at that time which was located in Meissen, Germany. Richard Ginori porcelain was collected by the Medicis and other European nobility such as Napoleon's wife and Marie Louise of Austria. After five generations the family firm merged with a large industrial Milanese company named Richard in 1896 and became know as Richard Ginori Porcelain. Today, Ginori and Richard Ginori porcelain are highly sought after and very collectible.

Today Richard Ginori china is known for its elegant beauty and extremely high quality. You can find Ginori porcelain pieces that are extremely contemporary and modern and others that are delicately hand crafted in traditional, ornate patterns. Ginori porcelain was collected by the Medicis and most of the nobility of Europe Napoleon's wife, Marie Louise of Austria, ordered an enormous service that survives to this day.

Richard Ginori at etabletop.com is a great variety of Richard Ginori China, Richard Ginori Crystal, Richard Ginori Silverware Richard Ginori Gifts and More. Anything Richard Ginori is here at a great discount price. Special orders are welcome. Here you can order from a complete set to a single saucer. All Richard Ginori items are first class. You benefit from our over years of experience selling Fine China, Crystal, Silverware and Collectibles. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

More than a service, the symbol of an entire era.The sheer whiteness of the extra fine porcelain and the unique decorations highlight the purity and eternal charm of its soft clean lines. Each single piece of the Richard Ginori dinnerware is the expression of a delightful union of simplicity and elegance, unique, an instant of eternity freeze-framed, like an unrepeatable moment that commits its daily presence to memory, by Richard Ginori.

This outlet, adjacent to the Richard Ginori numerous pieces of porcelain seconds and liquidation items at fabulous prices. Since 1735, Richard Ginori has been the foremost designer of porcelain tableware, representing every period of Italian History over the last 300 years. Each pattern reflects that same old world craftsmanship so evident in the purity of color and the intricacy of the hand painted details. Whether a design is classic or modern, simple or ornate, that inherent Ginori quality is evident in each and every piece.

Richard Ginori Sugar Bowl, a high quality porcelain dinner service in pomegranate and white which would be ideal as a wedding list collection. This beautiful range covers not only all the items you would expect in a dinner service but other items such as matching napkin rings and a pickle dish. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

One of the last luxury services still in existence from the 18th century is perhaps the world's most prestigious dinner service in production today. Flora Danica is reputed to be one of the most original and inspired products of the European art industry from the golden age of porcelain. Since 1775, Royal Copenhagen has produced world famous, hand painted porcelain of the highest quality.

A beautiful vintage set of Richard Ginori Porcelain made for the New York department store, Bonwit Teller. The cups are tray are white with hand painted gold trim and gold floral decoration. The cups are embossed white on white with a painted gold design. Each cup, and the tray are marked "Richard Ginori, Made in Italy, Bonwit Teller".

Since 1775, Royal Copenhagen has produced world famous, hand painted porcelain of the highest quality. The newest addition in 2007 is Black Fluted Mega, nine items with the award winning motif. The collection was created as a modern interpretation of the infamous Blue Fluted designed in 1885. The oldest form created by Ginori which combines superior craftsmanship & history-makes a classic of our time. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

The Florentine Marquis, Carlo Ginori, founded a porcelain factory on his estate in Doccia near Florence in 1753, making Ginori the oldest European factory. Having maintained continuous production through the Napoleonic Wars and two World Wars, Ginori moved to their current location at Sesto Fiorentino in 1949, where the designers continue to draw inspiration from the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Since 1735, Richard Ginori ranks among the world's finest producers of high quality porcelain and for over 200 years is still the symbol of the refinement of the Italian table. Vecchio Ginori white is white-on-white embossed fine porcelain dinnerware collection.

Richard Ginori has been the symbol of refinement of the Italian table for over 200 years. In 1735 the Marchese Cartol Ginori began his work in porcelain at his palace in the Grand Duchy of Florence, moving his workshop to his estate outside the city in Doccia in 1737. Today, the manufactory still lies nestled in Doccia and continues the tradition of fine Italian porcelain. Throughout its history, great artists have collaborated with Richard Ginori to produce many beautiful collections and patterns.

Idyllic pastoral views of the Florentine countryside reigned supreme, and that translated very well into a sepia toned portrait in porcelain outlined by a gold band. And today, the manufactory allows you, the customer, to have your very own favorite scene on a unique, personalized pattern. Whether it is your house, farm, business, or just a favorite view, simply send the picture to us. We will work directly with the manufactory to produce a sample for your approval.

Richard Ginori in order to produce porcelain in Italy like the quality of Meissen, he studied clay and color for himself. In the times of his son, Lorenzo Ginori, various porcelain clay was imported from abroad and improved. The result is the white porcelain called Tuscany's fair skin and this series was first introduced. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

The juice jug, with built-in citrus press, with its narrow spout holding back the pips and the pulp. The cone-shaped grater, placed at an angle, is secured by the saucer's rounded shape. The decanter's round base and rolling motion make its contents come to life. The sturdy grip, which is part of the mug, rests on the table and is comfortable to hold.

The materials in the Ole family also have their individual identity. The porcelain has strength and whiteness, the faience the opportunity to use bright colours, the glass brings transparency and the metal distinguishes itself by its sharpness and cool colour.

Ole series have been shown in the newly renovated Museum of Modern Art in New York. Ole series is also to be found among other Royal Copenhagen products in exclusive restaurants and cafe. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Complement your dining table design with the simple but useful design of the set of flatware from Iittala. This set of silverware includes all the utensils needed for formal or casual dining, and is designed with a triangular grid icon at the base of each handle.

This stunning flatware set by Retrone is sure to impress at your next dinner party. The delicately made handles will add extra flare to your table. Crafted of 18/0 stainless steel this set is dishwasher safe and easy to take care of. This beautiful flatware also makes the perfect housewarming gift for anyone special in your life.

Harmoniously scrolled leaf motifs reveal a deep seated European Baroque influence. Continental sized. Stunning Italian sterling designs bearing the 150 year old reputation of Wallace Silversmiths. Featuring one-piece forged knife blades, the collections will "never be discontinued". The piece place setting includes Teaspoon and Soup Spoon. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

White has sleek squared shapes with rounded corners and flared rims, fusing perfectly with the traditional rounded inside, resulting in a fresh and timeless look. Flexible enough for everyday or entertaining. Corelle is recognized worldwide for its unique combination of durability & strength, yet Square dinnerware is lightweight. Corelle dinnerware was the creator of break and chip resistant glass dinnerware in 1970.

Soft white dinnerware with sponge painted paisley design around the borders of the plates, bowl and mug. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Dinnerware pieces include dinner plate, salad plate, bowl and mug. Clean and crisp, this service for 8 dinnerware set is appropriately named Just White, including two serving dishes a bowl and a platter. In today's fast paced world, with an on the go lifestyle, dinnerware needs to stand up to the rigors of daily life and still look good. Our Corelle Livingware dinnerware has the smarts and savvy to take what you dish out and still impress your most scrutinizing dinner guests. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Richard Ginori Porcelain took only a passing interest in its Johann Haviland acquisition. Ultimately, Johann Haviland’s assets were returned to Germany when the factory was purchased by Rosenthal. Unfortunately, after Rosenthal purchased Johann Haviland, the company was unable to ramp up to full production due to the onset of another war. The Second World War began in 1939 when Germany's Adolf Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia. Again, Germany's people and resources were diverted to the war effort.

Following the Second World War, Rosenthal began to heavily market Johann Haviland china in the United States. Many of the patterns produced during the second half of the century were sold or given away as premiums with groceries. Many families acquired their Haviland China pattern by acquiring one piece at a time, when the family’s grocery shopping was done. The people of the United States favored Johann Haviland’s designs because they resembled the elegant Limoges designs for which the Haviland name became popular. To meet the demand for these designs, the Haviland Waldershof factory remained open through the late 1980’s. Richard Ginori’s products are available here. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Bianconero is the exclusive tableware range from the internationally famous designer house of Missoni. Featuring both dinnerware and tea items, it is both practical and stunningly beautiful. All items in the range are both dishwasher and microwave safe and manufactured in Italy from strong ironstone china.

Missoni's Bianconero tableware from their Home range combines beautifully with the pastel coloured jennifer in endless stunning designs for your table. Like the dashing gentleman at your swank dinner party the Missoni Fume Glassware dresses your table in a dapper style. Delicate, mouth-blown glass rises in sharp geometric forms and is handsomely tinted in a subtle smoke color. Bowl and saucer shown left.

Porcelain is made of the same materials as bone china, but without bone ash, and naturally tends to be off white or ivory in color. Though porcelain is thin and light in weight, it is extremely strong and durable, making it suitable for daily as well as formal use. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

A hand-painted ceramic pattern for serving cocktails or snacks, pieces are clad in variations of signature Jonathan Adler stripe patterns of green, yellow, orange, gold, blue, brown and white. A great gift is the Italia Canape Plates. The set of six includes 1 Mustard w/green rim, 1 Olive w/ mustard rim, 1 Light blue w/ brown rim, 1 Orange w/red trip, 1 Red w/mustard rim, and 1 Brown with blue rim.

Jonathan Adler, the lead judge of "Top Design," has been celebrated for the mod shapes, vibrant colors and organic eye-popping patterns that are the signature of his work today. His business encompasses seven retail outlets in Soho & the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Los Angeles, East Hampton, Miami, San Francisco, and Chicago; a thriving interior design business, responsible for the re-design of the Parker Palm Springs hotel in modernist style with a comfy residential feel; a burgeoning licensing business under the brand name Jonathan Adler Happy Home that's expanding into bedding, bath accessories, stationary, dinnerware and table linens at accessible prices; and he continues to sell his wares to high-end boutiques around the world. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Established in 1881, Iittala has a long tradition of glass craftsmanship. Mouth-blown, non-leaded crystal in combination with vibrant colors has long been a staple of the brand as can be seen in the Aalto vase and the Toikka collectible birds. In addition to the art glass, iittala has proven successful with their supremely combinable lines of dinnerware.

Iittala objects hold a deeper meaning, beyond the shape and surface function. Some may seem ingenious while others are kind and rewarding. iittala believes that creating the perfect glass starts with the hand that will hold it and with questions about what the hand would prefer to hold. All products are compatible with one another to cater for every occasion as well as personal taste. Many of iittala's earliest designs are still in demand and in production. Objects with a clear thought, created in order to achieve long lasting, everyday use and inspiration. For you, your children, and their children's children. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Now Riedel crystal has come up with a solution: a small decanter which holds roughly half a bottle of wine. The idea is that, as soon as the bottle is uncorked, the wine which is not intended for immediate consumption can be poured into the decanter and sealed with its airtight crystal stopper. This means that the wine will only be exposed to the air for a few minutes, and the oxidation process will be minimal. The wine can then be kept for many days without deterioration.

Riedel crystal wine glasses to all the adult family members for Christmas. Riedel is considered one of the finest wine glasses in the world. Well, I knew that fine wine glasses made a big difference on the taste and enjoyment of wine, but WOW, after tasting out of these Riedel glasses, I am truly convinced. Try this test: Pour the same wine into a water glass and into a good, ample size wineglass. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Lunt has a century-old reputation of producing exquisite sterling holloware and giftware from desk accessories to complete sterling silver tea sets. Lunt's emphasis on traditional design and functionality makes its sterling holloware items not only beautiful additions to today's homes, but also treasured heirlooms. Family commitment and pride in quality work continue to drive the company now led by the fourth and fifth generations of the Lunt family. Along with our Greenfield plant, Lunt owns and operates another U.S. factory in western New York State making specialty scissors, and is the sole U.S. distributor of fine stainless steel tableware manufactured in France under the Couzon brand.

Many homes have two sets of flatware, one for everyday use and a more expensive set for special occasions. An example of an expensive flatware set is sterling silver and china, while everyday flatware might be stainless steel tinsels with ceramic, stoneware or Corelle dinnerware.

Lunt sterling silver flatware has graced tables around the world. Lunt is recognized as a symbol of quality, and our designs and workmanship are unmatched. The U.S. government has recognized this commitment to quality by choosing Lunt to provide the sterling flatware for all our embassies throughout the world. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

The perfect set to kick off a Fiestaware collection, equip a college dorm room, or pair with other Fiestaware pieces for a larger set, this four-piece place setting from Fiestaware consists of a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. Celebrated in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s for its streamlined art deco look and colorful glazes, Fiestaware is enjoying a remarkable comeback today. All pieces in this set have the signature Fiestaware rings and match Fiestaware pieces in sunflower yellow or deeper colors such as black or plum. With over 50 Fiestaware dinnerware and accessory pieces to choose from, you can build your collection over time starting with this one-person set. The 100 percent lead-free glaze is nonporous, so it won't absorb foods, and it's durable enough to withstand the microwave and dishwasher. Some stainless-steel flatware may leave marks on the plates, but these can be easily removed with a nonabrasive cleanser.

Celebrated from the 1940s for its streamlined art deco look and colorful glazes, Fiesta dinnerware is enjoying a remarkable comeback today. With over 50 Fiestaware dinnerware colors and accessory pieces to choose from, you can build your tableware set over time. The beauty of Fiesta dinnerware is that you can mix and match any of their colors for a great looking tableware set. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

De la Renta later moved to Paris, where he joined Antonio Castillo as a couture assistant. In 1963, de la Renta found himself in New York, where he worked for Elizabeth Arden among others. That provided de la Renta with incalculable experience, which he would later need to launch his own signature trademark of clothing lines and perfumes.

In 1965, Oscar de la Renta reached his dream of launching those signature lines, and his life changed. As a fashion designer, he has reached worldwide fame and fortune, and he has been able to buy mansions in his homeland and the United States.

Apart from the signature Oscar de la Renta products, he was able to launch the Pink Label products, and has ventured into the world of women's accessories, men's clothing, sportswear and perfumes. Oscar de la Renta products are available here. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Georg Jensen's early training as a sculptor and silversmith influenced his designs and the idyllic landscape of his childhood was reflected in his work throughout his career. Georg Jensen's interest in nature and natural forms was also in keeping with Art Nouveau principles current in Paris and elsewhere at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Georg Jensen drew inspiration from fruits, leaves and flowers, translating them into silver ornaments. Like other modern artists and craftsmen, Georg Jensen preserved the evidence of process that went into the making of a work, often enriching the surface of his silverwares with visible hammer marks.

Collab is a nonprofit group that raises funds for the museum's modern and contemporary design collection, which ranges from appliances and furniture to ceramics, glass, metalwork and works on paper. Its annual Design Excellence Award is presented to a design professional who has made a significant contribution to the field. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

During his career, Fornasetti established his own contemporary style based on illusionism and architectural per spectives. He particularly liked the juxtaposition of elaborate themes on ordinary objects and could find inspiration in and add artistic expression to an array of everyday items: hats, waistcoats, pipes, ashtrays, chairs, plates, cabinets, pianos, shops, cars and even ocean liners. Fornasetti also used variations of the sun, playing cards, fish and flowers as recurring themes in his pieces.

Fornasetti played with vivid reds, blues and yellows in his work, contrasting them with his black-and-white pieces. One popular theme involves several black-and-white adaptations of a woman is face set against porcelain. In one sketch, clouds surround the woman is face; in others, she is winking or her face is shrouded with a veil, leaving only her large, piercing eyes. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

In fact, they competed against one another in the business of producing fine porcelain until 1969 when a merger of the two companies took place. The resulting company was named Hutschenreuther A.G., which continues to manufacture porcelain today.

The Hutschenreuther factories have produced dinner services, figurines, gift accessories and crystal items. One of a long line of German porcelain manufacturers at the original Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory which started in Hohenberg, Bavaria in 1814. The C. Tielsch Co. located in what had become Silesia, Germany, used the blue underglaze mark beginning around 1875 and continuing into the early 1900's. The Tielsch plates are outstanding for their bright contrasting colors and gold in the decoration. Click on link to see a page of Tielsch examples. Hutschenreuther’s products are available here. http://www.etabletop.com

Sieger Design is best known perhaps for their fabulous glassware for Ritzenhof.  They have designed a series of fabulous porcelain pieces in a number of themes, with 'Glamour' all in silver and white motif.  I love these pieces, they are great for the Mickey Mouse enthusiast that wants something just a bit more mature seeming than the typical items that one finds at Disney stores and theme parks.

The espresso cup set was designed by seiger designs, the bottom of the cup is signed.  What a great collectable.  And what a great gift for that special person who collects espresso cup sets, or loves Mickey Mouse.  It is a beautiful cup, with a very simple plain saucer so as to not distract from the Mickey Mouse motif painted on the outside of the cup. A classic and colorful collection that is fun to mix and match. From bold, energetic to soft subtle colors, or a little of both this line is perfect for any host. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Andy Warhol is considered a founder and major figure of the POP ART movement. A graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1949, he moved to New York City and gained success as a commercial artist. He got his first break in August 1949, when Glamour Magazine wanted him to illustrate a feature entitled "Success is a Job in New York". He continued doing ads and illustrations and by 1955 he was the most successful and imitated commercial artist in New York. In 1960 he produced the first of his paintings depicting enlarged comic strip images such as Popeye and Superman initially for use in a window display. Warhol pioneered the development of the process whereby an enlarged photographic image is transferred to a silk screen that is then placed on a canvas and inked from the back. It was this technique that enabled him to produce the series of mass media images repetitive, yet with slight variations that he began in 1962. These, incorporating such items as Campbell's Soup cans, dollar bills, CocaCola bottles, and the faces of celebrities, can be taken as comments on the banality, harshness, and ambiguity of American culture.

Later in the 1960s, Warhol made a series of experimental films dealing with such ideas as time, boredom, and repetition; they include Sleep (1963), Empire (1964), and The Chelsea Girls (1966). In 1965 he started working with a rockband called "The Velvet Underground" formed by Lou Reed and John Cale. Andy Warhol introduced them to the model and moviestar Nico and she sang on their debut album from 1967 "The Velvet Underground and Nico". Andy would travel around the country, not only with The Velvets, but also with superstar of the year Edie Sedgwick and the lightshow "The Exploding Plastic Inevitable".

Andy Warhol was the true master of Pop Art. The former commercial artist used popular culture as the source for his thought provoking works. Andy Warhol sought the truth in the labels spread al over the world by the mass media. From his legendary 'Campbell's Soup' can to his many portraits: Warhol was a challenging genius who turned the ordinary into the extraordinary. Andy Warhol's paintings are available here. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com

Iittala Group is a leading Scandinavian homeware design company. In a world of objects designed for short life and early replacement, the company differentiates itself by creating everyday items that are beautiful, functional, and designed to last a lifetime. Each collection in the Iittala product line is the work of a prominent Scandinavian designer.

Iittala has always been about glass, glassware and stemware but is now so much more. iittala porcelain, cookware, cutlery, and cooking utensils are all part of the ever-growing iittala family. iittala has grown into a brand that is internationally recognized for its leadership in design. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com