A wonderful ceramic butterfly with decorations - Bruno Costenaro

Unparalleled creativity in ceramic design and an elegant approach to handcrafted finishing of every piece define the essence of the Italian brand Ceramiche Bruno Costenaro. Each item marked with the “B.C.” label is meticulously produced following all necessary steps to achieve an ideal product, shaped and finished to the highest quality standards. Every element is modeled according to instructions personally dictated by Bruno Costenaro, reflecting his taste and that of his clients, as well as current market trends. After the first model is produced, molds are made for the production of the final products. This marks the beginning of a long process of creating this exquisite ceramicware.

It all started when Bruno Costenaro, born in Bassano in 1940, began to learn the secrets of ceramics. At the age of thirteen, he worked in companies in Marostica and Cassola. By twenty, he decided to create luxury ceramics from Italy, initially with two partners in Vallonara, and later independently in Pianezze.

As demand for his products grew, the company moved to Molvena. Initially, small-scale production took place in the basement of his new residence, but after many setbacks, he built a workshop adjacent to his home, where he still works today. This demonstrates that family-owned manufactories thrive and produce true luxury. The strength of the workshop was extraordinary, thanks to their level of creativity, innovation, interest in export, and the company’s ability to overcome crises in this sector, providing employment over the years to about seventy collaborators whom Costenaro trained in trade—including his children, who continue the business.

On March 26, 2000, Bruno Costenaro received the honorary title of master craftsman of the Vicenza province; in recognition of his exemplary conduct both personally and professionally, distinguished by his commitment to work and generosity in passing on techniques and values to future generations. To this day, Ceramiche Bruno Costenaro remains one of the most prestigious ceramic factories in the region, always looking ahead, conducting research to satisfy its clients, and delivering high-quality artistic products.

What does the process of creating this elegant ceramicware look like?

Each piece of ceramic from the mold is then hand-finished. It is glazed using the “a bagno” method (dipping), according to the colors chosen by the customer (for example: white, black, ruby red, cobalt blue, emerald green), and then fired at a temperature of 1020°C.

At this temperature, the glaze makes each item resistant and transparent. Finally, every element is entirely hand-finished, utilizing the skills of Italian decorators who achieve refined details in gold and platinum. Fired at a temperature of 600-700°C, the final product is delicate in craftsmanship and carefully finished in every detail. After polishing, each piece is marked, and a factory quality certificate is placed in a small package. The products are packed in cardboard boxes using a modern packing machine that creates soft cushions wrapping the delicate items.

This modern packing method ensures that there are never issues with damaged goods or broken items. All cardboard boxes are then placed on Euro pallets (measuring approximately 80 cm x 120 cm), making the goods safer and eliminating problems with missing items. Upon receipt, the customer can attest to the quality of the product received, having purchased an item from Ceramiche Bruno Costenaro.

Today, the brand has expanded to include: gifts, complete series consisting of centerpieces, baskets, vases, picture frames, ashtrays, plates, lamps, columns, cachepots, mirrors, panels, candlesticks, clocks, tables, and swans.

Upon request, the Luxury Products Team will assemble the entire ceramic collection. We also offer interior visualization services with Ceramiche Bruno Costenaro products.