DESCRIPTION A hand-painted Italian mini Christmas tree in classic holiday red and green, made in Deruta by Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo (CF Deruta). Solid construction, hand-painted by a single artisan, so no two are exactly alike. The most affordable of the CF Deruta mini-tree lineup — same workshop, same craft, no real gold paint (which is why it sits at $80 rather than the $160 of the gold variants). Measuring 5" wide by 4" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware). The traditional red-and-green palette is the most overtly festive of the lineup — a clearer holiday signal than the more contemporary gold-and-pink or silver-and-white variants. Small variations in color and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects. Use it as a holiday tabletop centerpiece, on a mantel, or in an entryway. Mixes naturally with the other CF Deruta mini-trees (the gold-and-green, gold-and-pink, and silver-and-white variants) for a grouped vignette. A reliable Italian-made Christmas gift, especially at the under-$100 price point. Specifications Dimensions: 5" wide × 4" tall Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Made in: Deruta, Italy Workshop: CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo) Pattern: Holiday red base with green accents Care: Decorative ceramic — wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Keep away from temperature extremes Sold as: Individual piece Questions buyers ask Does it hold a candle? No — the mini-tree is solid. The CF Deruta Christmas Tree Tea Light (8" x 6") is the candle-holder version. How big is it? 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall — tabletop scale. Why is this one priced lower than the gold variants? The red-and-green version uses traditional ceramic glazes rather than the real gold paint used on the gold variants. Same workshop, same time investment by the artisan, different materials. Can I group multiple trees together? Yes — the four CF Deruta mini-tree colorways are designed to be grouped. Is it hand-painted in Italy? Yes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo workshop in Deruta, Italy. Can it go in the dishwasher? No — decorative ceramic. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. Is this a good Italian wedding gift? Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, 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. 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, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. 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 Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand-painted Italian ceramics. Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape & Castelli characterizing the production. Salvatore’s son Carlo now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA.” Today the production of classic decorations brings traditional designs back to the contemporary in colors and shapes. CF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.
