The RICHARD GINORI brand offers a unique range of products, from fine porcelain to bone china, from hand decorated items to items suitable for use in a commercial environment. Its crystalware is prestigious and elegant.
Historical documents in Florence show that the family Ginori dates back to 1304 and were closely linked to the Medici family. The Italians were among the first to make porcelain in Europe using information garnered from Marco Polo’s trip to China.
In 1735, Carlo Ginori used his incredible wealth, business acumen and interest in chemistry to open a porcelain factory. It produced hand painted pieces of rare beauty and outstanding craftsmanship. The term ‘porcelain’ is from the old Italian word porcellana meaning cowrie shell since it resembles the translucent surface of a shell. Ginori porcelains were not only collected by the Medici family but by all European aristocracy. It also became an important souvenir of Grand Tour visitors to Italy.
In 1896, the GINORI company merged with RICHARD CERAMICS, a Milanese manufacturer and became RICHARD GINORI. Today, RICHARD GINORI is one of the world leading manufacturers in luxury tableware. It combines tradition with modern technologies to achieve quality and functionality.
