A striking vintage Italian studio pottery plate designed by Fabrizio Simone and produced by Ceramica Cierre in Torre del Greco, Italy. The plate features a beautiful mottled blue, slate grey and smoky celadon-toned glaze with an organic, almost stone-like appearance. The subtle variation in the glaze gives the surface considerable depth and makes each area of the plate visually unique. The gently irregular form and richly layered glaze give the piece a distinctly artisanal character, making it equally appealing as collectible Italian ceramics or as a decorative accent for a wall, shelf or tabletop. The reverse retains two original labels: “Produzione Ceramica Cierre – Torre del Greco Italy” and “Designer Fabrizio Simone” An impressed maker’s mark is also present on the underside.

Designer: Fabrizio Simone

Maker: Ceramica Cierre

Origin: Torre del Greco, Italy

Period: Vintage, likely late 20th century

Material: Glazed ceramic / studio pottery Color: Blue-grey, slate blue, smoky grey

Diameter: 19.75 cm / approximately 7.8 inches

Quantity: 1 plate

Condition: Vintage condition with age-related surface characteristics consistent with handmade and studio-produced ceramics. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. The original maker and designer labels remain attached to the reverse.

A particularly attractive example of late-20th-century Italian decorative ceramics, with a sophisticated glaze that works beautifully in both modern and traditional interiors.