Fratelli Fanciullacci Hand-Decorated Ceramic Jug - Italy, 1950s

A striking small jug from Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy - hand-decorated in turquoise, white, and black with dynamic abstract brushstrokes. The surface has the signature rough matte texture typical of the studio’s 1950s experiments, giving the piece a tactile, volcanic feel that contrasts beautifully with the precise, graphic decoration.

This is Fratelli Fanciullacci at their most modern - playful, bold, and unmistakably Italian. The elongated angular handle and sharp-shouldered form give it a confident mid-century character, while the expressive glaze work keeps it feeling handmade and alive.

A collectible accent on its own or paired with other Fanciullacci ceramics. Works equally well as a small vase or decorative object on a shelf or sideboard.

✦ Height 12 cm
✦ Glazed ceramic, hand-painted with matte textured surface
✦ Designer/Manufacturer: Fratelli Fanciullacci
✦ Period: 1950s
✦ Made in Italy
✦ Excellent vintage condition - light wear consistent with age

NOTE ON FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI 
Based in Montelupo Fiorentino near Florence, Fratelli Fanciullacci was one of postwar Italy’s most inventive ceramic houses. Their work from the 1950s–70s explored bold glazes, textured finishes and graphic decoration - pieces that perfectly capture the optimism and energy of mid-century Italian design.