We are thrilled to announce that Modigliani's new flagship store on Via Frattina is now open. Continuing in the tradition of merging the old and new, much of the character of the former Stilvetro store has remained during the remodel.
Here are some images from the Grand Opening celebration!
Looking for a way to bring the colors of springtime to your table? Look no further than our newest collection, Mazzo di Fiori. You can almost smell the fresh cut flowers featured in this collection. Featuring a color pallet of blue, yellow, pink, and green, this collection of handmade ceramic dinner plates is truly delightful. What better way to greet friends or family, thank hosts and hostesses, express love for a special someone or just brighten your own countertop than with a fragrant bouquet of colorful fresh cut flowers.
During our Italian springtime travels, few things dazzle the senses more than Italy’s flower markets and carts. Seemingly located on every corner in Italy, the flowers’ sweet smells and pops of color are so expressive. Mazzo di Fiori, which translates to basket of flowers, allows you to bring this touch of the season right to your table throughout the year.
The transformation begins!
As the demolition of the space begins, the family is greeted by unexpected treasures. Behind the ceilings and walls, the original brick arch is discovered with a wooden ceiling above. Ancient nails are hoped to be repurposed to hang light fixtures in the space.
Cabinet work is underway with the design mirroring the quality of the product it will soon hold.
The flooring will transition between rooms with the finale being a Palladiana or tile in a mosaic pattern featuring Modigliani ceramics in the path!
Says Stefano, fourth generation family member in charge of the project, “ Our goal is to keep inside the store all of our rich history while at the same time transitioning to the future with a completely new look.”
Stay tuned for updates as we progress to the opening this Spring!
If you have a sweet tooth, like we do, then Italy’s Gelato Festival is your destination this summer. Starting April 21st in Florence, and moving through various Italian cities through the season, Gelato Festival 2017 is a celebration of the beloved Italian treat and cookies, of course. In each city between eight and sixteen gelato makers will battle it out on your taste buds for the best maker in the area.
If Italian travel is not in the cards for you this summer, why not have a little gelato competition of your own? Invite friends and neighbors over to sample a flavorful variety of this creamy treat, or better yet, ask each invitee to bring their favorite brand and flavor for sampling. Here are a few of our favorite homemade gelato recipes.
To add an extra touch of authenticity, use our handmade Italian POP Circle Fruit Bowls. Read this blog post from last summer for more ideas to make your event look the part.
Spring has arrived once again and with it all the joys of the season. From the blooming daffodils, to the longer, warmer days, the glory of spring is here and with it, celebrations galore! From Mother's Day to bridal showers, hostess and teacher gifts, Modigliani's handmade Italian ceramics are the perfect gift with an Italian flair.
Flowers are the hallmark of the season and make ideal gifts for Mother's Day or a hostess gift for Easter brunch. Grab a pre-made floral bunch from your local florist, or pick some of the springtime blooms popping up in your own yard. Use our POP Nero Small Twisted Vase to present your gift.
From the bright and lively POP Circle mug to the springtime favorite, Primavera, Modigliani has mugs as varied as the Italian landscape. Fill with candy or school supplies for a teacher or start off the couple-to-be's coffee collection.
Who doesn't need a beautiful place to store away paper clips, buttons, or even earrings. Our small handmade ceramic boxes are a delightful way to organize small items and look gorgeous on a vanity, desk, or bathroom countertop. If your recipient’s style is bold, they’ll love POP Lines Bowl. If they lean towards softer colors, our Amore Small Heart or Primavera Round Box are the perfect fit. We love this gift for teachers or a mom that loves to organize!
For the mom, sister, or hostess that has a green thumb, Modigliani features a variety of handmade ceramic planters in sizes, large and small. Ideal for a small herb collection or petite flowering plant, our Primavera Small Flower Pot is ideal for the season. The Large Yellow Cachepot from our Intrecci collection works well for larger plants.
Visiting a couple that loves to entertain, or attending a spring wedding? For the happy couple, we recommend our Selezione collection decanter and glasses. This glassware is stately, solid, sleek and hand blown in the Tuscan tradition. With perfect lines and a beautiful feel in the hand, this glassware is sure to become an entertaining tradition.
Looking for a way to celebrate spring with the little ones? How about an outdoor tea party? Our Buongiorno! Espresso Cup and Saucer set works wonderfully as a tea cup and saucer for their little hands.
Handmade and painted in Italy, our hostess sets make a gorgeous display for antipasto, appetizers, or nuts. Ideal for dining alfresco at a backyard picnic, our Capri Hostess Set features room for seven offerings and adds a Mediterranean feel, even when you cannot visit the sea.
Finally, gift yourself a beautiful tablescape as you entertain this spring. We are debuting two new Mix & Match collections just in time for your Easter celebration. Spring Sunshine and Springtime Sky Mix and Match add the colors and motifs of the season, from florals to plaids. Start your table design with our Biancheria Yellow and White Check Placemat and Napkin or Green and White Check Placemat and Napkin. A refreshing change from the mass produced pace of today a world, our table linens are hand picked to match our collections and provide a combination of textures and fabrics that reflect the quality of our designs and the skilled workmanship that is our signature characteristic.
Happy spring from everyone here at Modigliani. Enjoy all the season has to offer and experience la grande vita!
At the end of the 1800’s, an entrepreneur opened a housewares shop on Via del Leoncino, a narrow street in the middle of Rome. Over 100 years and four generations later, his family will honor the origins of their company by affirming their vision to bring beautiful functional art into the homes of their valued customers via a newly renovated store front on Via Frattina which fulfills the promise that has been in place for generations; a blend of respect for traditional methods and historic themes with an exploration into surprising design elements and unpredictable composition.
The shop on Via Frattina known as Stilvetro, was a wedding gift given to a grandchild of that first entrepreneur in 1960. His daughter and their mother, ahead of her time as a shop owner herself, had begun to explore beyond housewares to foster relationships with artists in ceramics and glassware and her children continued to develop and cement these partnerships adding flatware and linens as well. The Modigliani brand was born out of a cooperation between these siblings who together opened a store with that name on Via Condotti and began to design creations with their artisan partners exclusively for them. Modigliani grew to be a destination on Rome’s most exclusive shopping street for the finest gifts for any celebration including brides and their family and friends. Other lines were introduced and the store was always bustling with tourists and locals alike but for the owners, something was missing.
In the 1990’s the siblings decided to pursue separate interests and closed the store on Via Condotti. Stilvetro, the small shop on Via Frattina once again became the focus of the family that today is the heart of the Modigliani brand. The pursuit of design became prominent again as well as a vision to share the brand not only throughout Europe but across the ocean into North America and today across the globe. Fitting, then, that the transformation from Stilvetro to the Modigliani flagship store is happening on Via Frattina known as a “street of trends”.
Stay tuned as Stilvetro becomes Modigliani …………
Nestled south of Piazza Navona in Rome lies Campo de' Fiori. Translated literally from Italian, it means "field of flowers". The name dates to the Middle Ages when the area was a meadow. Now, this open air market is known for its commercial uses and street culture. From the smells of fresh baked bread to the pops of colorful flowers, this square is a feast for the senses. In it's center is a statue of Giordano Bruno. In the late 16th Century Bruno was burned at the stake by the Catholic Church for being a proponent of the Copernican model of heliocentrism.
His imposing statue defiantly faces the Vatican. Beginning in 1869 the square became a daily market for fish and vegetable vendors. While today, the Campo de' Fiori is known for it's fair share of tourists, some locals do visit the markets for their daily shopping. In the evenings, the area becomes a meeting place for young people and tourists alike.
If you cannot make the jaunt to Rome this year to visit Campo de' Fiori, bring a touch of this vibrant market to you! Our collection of the same name is inspired by this ancient cobblestoned square where beautiful flowers, fruits, vegetables and spices are sold in the bustling market and the air is filled with music, color and youth.
Spring is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time for light, healthy meals. Celebrate the flavors of the season with an Italian inspired spring salad, that is simple to make and sure to tantalize your tastebuds.
Artichoke Heart, Fennel, and Parmesan Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
a pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes if desired
2 tablespoons olive oil
a 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained well, and sliced thin
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) or celery
1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)
Preparation:
In a bowl whisk together well the lemon juice, the mustard, the garlic paste, the red pepper flakes, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste, stir in the artichoke hearts, the fennel, the Parmesan, and the parsley, and chill the salad, covered, for 20 minutes.
If you looking for a beautiful presentation for this salad, try our Roma Amor Serving Bowl!
Recipe from epicurious.com http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/artichoke-heart-fennel-and-parmesan-salad-12100
Spring is the epitome of growth and new beginnings. Trees bloom with color, grass grows giving way to plush green ground, and the air is warmed with the sun’s light. The new growth of Spring is unparalleled and we celebrate the season with our Primavera collection.
Featured in this collection are colors of the season such as cerulean sky and marigold yellow. These hues mix with earthy tones of green and brown and a quintessentially spring floral motif. A lively plaid is even added to the mix for a touch of unexpected whimsy.
The Primavera Bud Vase depicts a soft hand painted yellow flower, when mixed in with our assorted small Primavera Pots planted with colorful annuals, makes a bright and cheery centerpiece. This collection also includes the Primavera Salad Plate with a hand painted flower, matching the vase. A light and fresh spring salad would look appetizing on these plates. Fill the Primavera Serving Bowl with a velvety Cream of Artichoke soup, and don’t forget the crusty Italian bread! Stack the Primavera Dinner Plate on top of the Mosaica Charger and the playful plaid pattern pops! This combination is sure to make you think of picnics on a warm day. Top off your spring table with our Via Veneto flatware in blue, green, or orange.