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Richard Ginori (1735 - ) traces its long history to the village of Doccia, Italy, where Marquis Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. he eventually became known for his flawless white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. Read the full biography

Richard Ginori (1735 - ) traces its long history to the village of Doccia, Italy, where Marquis Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. he eventually became known for his flawless white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. In 1779, the factory's refined porcelains decorated palaces and stately homes. In 1896 the factory expanded and merged with the Società Ceramica Richard of Milan. The new company takes the name of Richard Ginori and the beginning of the 20th century marks a period of artistic rebirth for the manufacturer. In 1923, the influential Italian architect, publisher and furniture designer Gio Ponti was appointed artistic director of the company (a role he held until 1933). He contributed all his efforts to renewing the company: he introduced a contemporary spirit into the manufacturer and integrated ancient Roman art and other neoclassical elements into his richly ornamented designs for decorative objects and ceramic vases. At the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris - the design fair that brought the Art Deco style to the world - both Richard Ginori and his daring artistic director won a Grand Prize. In the decades that followed, the historic porcelain maker's offerings showed an adoption of the modern style that had taken shape in furniture design and decorative arts during the mid-20th century. In 1954 the company was renamed Ginori 1735, in reference to its year of foundation. Over time, Richard Ginori has collaborated with numerous renowned designers such as Giovanni Gariboldi, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini and Aldo Rossi. In 2013 Gucci purchased the Ginori 1735 brand and factory.