Baroque figurine of a lady and a man made of ceramics - Ceramiche ML

Luxury figures by Ceramiche ML are handcrafted and decorated with respect for tradition and work principles, which are primarily artisanal. Plaster molds filled with liquid clay, manual assembly, hand-painting: these are the production processes and know-how passed down through generations, dating back centuries. This creates a true multi-generational manufactory producing more than just prestigious products. Because these are works of functional art, made from ceramics. Dedicated to all connoisseurs and lovers of stylish interior accessories.

Ceramiche ML's Manufacturing Concept

Vehicles inspired by the Baroque era, ancient Greek temples, soup vases, tables, panels, Art Deco-style figures, and Roman chariots: all these items are part of the extensive Ceramiche ML collection, which is a defining feature. This results from continuous investments in their artisanal and cultural heritage. They were created over fifty years ago by model makers who are no longer with us: the goal is to preserve items of priceless historical and artistic value. Because this heritage is a testament to traditional craftsmanship! Exclusive ceramics have always been highly sought after among the most discerning consumers worldwide.

Company History

Both founders, Luciano and Marilena Tellatin, started their careers in pottery at just sixteen years old and decided to establish their own company after years working as employees in two different antique factories. In their garage, then in a shed, in 1982, they created a story that continues to this day. Deep passion and dedication are the elements through which the founders lead the brand, supported by young entrepreneurship—son Alberto. He joined the company in 2000 after earning a teaching degree from the Art Institute of Nove: representing the future of a brand that still has much to offer clients and partners.

With over 30 years of experience, elegant collections, harmonious forms, respect for craftsmanship—primarily traditional and ancient techniques—and endless investment in the artisanal heritage of antique Nove forms, these are the qualities that make Ceramiche ML exceptionally unique, dynamic, and respectful of ancient pottery traditions, yet enthusiastic about the future.

The place where everything happens is located in the province of Vicenza. This location has been recognized as one of the best examples of Italian ceramic tradition since the 16th century: a land enriched with artisanal knowledge, artists, sculptors, and ancient factories known worldwide. The Nove and Bassano regions are full of old companies whose work contributed to building the reputation of the ceramics district, decorating homes' furniture around the world.

The history of this place tells of a very long tradition rooted in the 17th century, thanks to factors such as underground clay deposits, "lottame" (limestone rich in mineral silicates), kaolin, and the use of the Brenta River for transporting finished products and wood for kilns, as well as powering water mills used for mixing clay and grinding pebbles at the riverbed.

An additional factor fostering the development of an elegant ceramic tradition in this region was the decree of the Venetian Senate. In fact, in the 17th century, the growing and increasingly widespread demand for fine ceramics in China prompted Dutch ceramists to imitate these works, flooding the Venice market with their products. As a result, in 1728, the Venetian Senate decided to increase domestic production through tax reliefs for those producing porcelain and improved majolica manufacturing, thus managing the birth of the ceramic district in Nove.

The production area of the district continues to focus on the municipalities of Nove and Bassano, surrounded by a dense network of companies that have contributed to the region's worldwide reputation for excellence and uniqueness—qualities not found elsewhere in Italy.