Italianate
The steps of Caltagirone are a fine example of Italianate ceramics, every step, a new visual experience, much like De Ferranti's collection
The use of Italian tile began in the Middle Ages when ceramic tile became a useful architectural medium for the decoration of walls and floors in religious and public building. The tiles, mostly hand decorated majolica, had their origin as a local handcraft. The local artisans, in turn borrowed from the hexagonal terracotta tiles prevalent in the late Roman Empire, and other medieval decorative tiles. By then, Islamic and Moresque tiles had also been introduced to Christian Europe. Italian majolica handcrafters developed new styles, adapted from those types, to fit the changing modes and patterns of interior decoration in both public and private buildings.
De Ferranti works exclusively with a company in Sicily that is truly rooted in history. the techniques and methodology have remain unchanged for centuries, craft that has been passed from father to son.
Appoggi Black and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Blue and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Lavender and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Olive Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Red and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Appoggi Saffron and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Elisabella Blue and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Giovanni Blue Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Black and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Lavender and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Olive Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Red and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Leonarda Saffron and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Black and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Lavender and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Olive Green and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Red and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Lucia Saffron and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Nora Monochrome Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Nora Polychrome Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Olivia Olive Green Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy with patterns originating from the 17th & 18th C. more..
Pennello Black Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the rugged and textural landscape of Mount Etna, Sicily more..
Pennello Cream Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the mixing of sands at the mouth of the Simeto River in Sicily more..
Pennello Paprika Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the spice markets of Morocco, the unmistakable colour of paprika more..
Pennello Red Chillies Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the spice markets of Morocco, the unmistakable colour of Red Chillies more..
Pennello Saffron Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the spice markets of Morocco, the unmistakable colour of saffron more..
Pennello Washed Denim Blue Brushed Terracotta Tile
Inspired by the forever changing tranquil colours of the Simeto River in Sicily more..
Rosellina Black and Red Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Green and Red Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Lilac Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Midnight Blue Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Olive Green and Red Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Red Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Rosellina Saffron Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Serafina Blue and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
Vicenzo Blue and White Handpainted Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted in an artisan’s studio in Southern Italy more..
By Appointment
DE FERRANTI
South Park Studios - Suite 10
88 Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HH
United Kingdom
