DESCRIPTION An Italian stoneware small plate, hand-thrown and hand-glazed at Bucci Ceramiche in Pesaro, Italy. Designed by chef Dena Marino as part of the Il Mio Tavolo collection, exclusive to Biordi Art Imports. At 5" diameter, it's the smallest plate in the line — a true bread plate, espresso saucer, condiment plate, or elegant coaster. The plate is made of high-fired Italian stoneware with hand-applied glaze fired at 1240°C. Available in six colorways: Coconut Cream, Cocoa Powder, Blue Wheat, Grey Salt, Sage Leaf, and Fennel Pollen. Like the rest of the Il Mio Tavolo line, it's dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. Use it as a bread plate, espresso/coffee saucer for the Bella Tazza, an amuse-bouche plate, a condiment plate, or a coaster. Excellent in mixed-glaze sets for entertaining. Specifications Dimensions: 5" diameter Material: Italian stoneware, fired at 1240°C, hand-applied glaze Made in: Pesaro, Italy Workshop: Bucci Ceramiche (founded 1961 by Maestro Franco Bucci, the first stoneware studio in Italy) Designer: Chef Dena Marino Collection: Il Mio Tavolo ("My Table"), exclusive to Biordi Art Imports Glazes available: Coconut Cream, Cocoa Powder, Blue Wheat, Grey Salt, Sage Leaf, Fennel Pollen Care: Dishwasher safe · Microwave safe · Oven safe · Food safe Sold as: Individual plate Lead time: In-stock variants ship promptly; pre-orders ship from Italy in 60–90 days Questions buyers ask What's it for? A bread plate, espresso/coffee saucer, amuse-bouche plate, condiment plate, or coaster. Pairs with the Bella Tazza. How does it compare to the Side Plate (7.5")? The Small Plate is 5" — a true espresso/bread/coaster size. The Side Plate is 7.5" — a salad/dessert/bread-and-butter size. Is it dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe? Yes to all three. Italian stoneware fired at 1240°C. Can I buy a set in mixed glazes? Yes. The Il Mio Tavolo glazes coordinate — a set of 6 in different glazes is one of the most common ways customers buy this piece. What if my glaze is out of stock? Pre-order. Bucci Ceramiche makes the piece for you in Italy; ships in 60–90 days. Is this a good Italian wedding gift? Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-crafted Italian stoneware is heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and carries its origin clearly: this piece is made in Pesaro, Italy. 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. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift? Yes — a set of 6 in mixed glazes is a particularly nice smaller gift. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells; every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished. 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. Can this be customized or personalized? Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY A collaboration between Biordi Art Imports, Chef Dena Marino and Bucci Ceramiche. Il Mio Tavolo (My Table) By Chef Dena Marino Chef Dena Marino partnered with Biordi Art Imports to create a Dinnerware Collection, Il Mio Tavolo (My Table), representing her Modern Italian Aesthetic. They commissioned Bucci Ceramiche to produce this exclusive collection. Chef Dena Marino — James Family Chef With her vibrant and fresh approach to food putting her defining signature on every plate she prepares, Dena Marino has become one of the country's most accomplished and preeminent chefs. Dena first made her mark as the chef of the well-respected Ajax Tavern, D19 and Ellina restaurants in Aspen, Colorado, developing her refined, signature style centered on thoughtful presentation — a nod to her many years spent under the tutelage of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello. It was at his celebrated Tra Vigne, Napa Valley, that she polished her family's Italian roots. Dena opened MC Kitchen and Mercato in Miami's Design District, with the menu reflecting her rustic Italian approach and showcasing modern techniques using seasonal organic ingredients. The restaurant was recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Best New Restaurants by Esquire. Dena's highly reviewed and desired meals at MC Kitchen caught the attention of Savannah and LeBron James, making her restaurant a regular post-game stop. Her work there eventually led to her current position as Chef for LeBron James and his family. Ceramiche Bucci — Passion for Craftsmanship and Timeless Beauty Ceramiche Bucci is much more than a ceramic company: it's a true experience. Walking through the artisanal workshop in Pesaro, Italy, one can simultaneously breathe an air of innovation and tradition. The founder, Maestro Franco Bucci, started the first stoneware business in Italy in 1961. In 2010, the company was acquired and relaunched by Luca Cincini, who has maintained the tradition of innovation and design that made the company famous. Every product is handmade with the utmost care for every detail, encompassing all the finest standards of Italian hand-crafted art. Bucci Stoneware has been featured in Michelin-starred establishments around the world: Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Malta, Morocco, Belgium, the UK, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Austria, and New York.
