Collections
Antique Collection
The Antique Collection is a quiet tribute to the earliest chapters of ceramic art in Castelli. Its roots lie in the 16th century, a period shaped by the hand and vision of Orazio Pompei, whose works defined an era and today reside in the world’s most important museum collections.
Each object carries the spirit of this formative time, while naturally extending into the three centuries that followed—when Castelli became a laboratory of colour, gold application, and technical innovation. It was during these years that royal and noble houses across Europe turned to this small medieval village for objects of beauty, symbolism, and prestige.
The forms, ornamental applications, and decorative motifs chosen for this collection are unmistakably Castellan. They are elements that have defined the identity of Castelli for hundreds of years and are revisited here with restraint and reverence. These pieces are not created to imitate the past, but to stand in dialogue with it—objects meant to be collected, lived with, and passed on.
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Aria Collection
This collection celebrates that dialogue between past and present. Each piece carries the echoes of medieval workshops, the experimentation of mid-century visionaries, and the enduring spirit of hand-painted craft. Originally unveiled in the KKL Summer Lounge in Lucerne, where art, music, and design converge, Aria invites you to experience the poetry of Castelli’s ceramics — objects that are both vessels of beauty and carriers of history, light, and joy.
Every piece is one of a kind, crafted in small batches, and a singular opportunity to bring Castelli’s living tradition into your home.
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Eleganza Collection
The Eleganza Collection was born from a rare friendship and a shared vision between Árgillarte and celebrated chef Martino Pulito, blending culinary artistry with centuries‑old ceramic craft. More than dinnerware, Eleganza is a celebration of refined simplicity — where history, tradition, and contemporary sophistication meet at the table.
Each piece is handmade and hand‑painted in Castelli, drawing inspiration from the delicate forms and geometric harmony of past masters like Orazio Pompei, whose subtle brushwork and graceful proportions once defined Italian ceramic excellence. In Eleganza, these influences are reimagined for a modern dining experience: shapes and sizes that harmonize with intention, surface details that invite the eye, and forms that elevate every meal into a moment of timeless beauty.
"Elegance is not about being noticed. It’s about being remembered." – Giorgio Armani
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Fish Collection
Handmade and hand-painted in Castelli, each fish plate carries the whispers of centuries-old craftsmanship and a deep love of nature. Introduced in the 1950s, the fish became a quiet symbol of life, faith, abundance, and wisdom. Their true magic is revealed when sizes and colors are mixed and matched, creating aperitif tables that feel effortless, joyful, and full of light. Beyond the table, they find their place in the home as charming holders for keys, soaps, or trinkets — small bursts of color and poetry in everyday life. Crafted in small batches, every plate is unique and comes with gentle variations that celebrate the hand of the artist.
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Geometric Collection
We love to know that already in the 16th century, Orazio Pompei painted geometry onto his ceramics in Castelli—lines, circles, and patterns that spoke of divine harmony and cosmic order, echoing the mosaics of cathedrals and the illuminated manuscripts of his time.
For us, this is the most delicate of all our collections. Every design is hand-painted, its rhythm and balance changing with the size of the piece. Each object is born slowly, patiently—a meditation in brushstrokes, proportion, and light.
We choose to present this collection in black and white. White for purity, divine light, and new beginnings. Black for mystery, depth, and power. Together, they let geometry breathe in its purest form: timeless, serene, and quietly profound.
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Lamp Collection
The Lamp Collection is among our most challenging creations—each form, thickness, and opening shaped entirely by hand. The apertures are cut with the artist’s eye, seeking harmony in every curve and void, so that light can breathe and dance.
Glazed or waxed, these lamps transform a space: they warm covered porches, illuminate living rooms, and stand as captivating replacements for a missing chimney. Each large piece takes 8–12 weeks and two firings, and of every three that enter the kiln, only one—or, if we are fortunate, two—emerge ready to be cherished.
They are more than lamps; they are meditations in clay, patience rendered tangible, and light made visible.
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Vases & Pots
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White Collection
We love the quiet strength of antique white—a gentle canvas shaped by centuries of Castellan tradition. Tiny hand-applied flowers, engraved patterns, and subtly irregular surfaces catch the light, creating delicate shadows that dance across each piece.
Designed to mix and match, this collection becomes even more enchanting alongside our colourful plates, where simplicity and vibrancy meet in harmonious contrast. Every object carries the patience of hands, the poetry of textures, and the timeless elegance that only centuries of craft can bring.
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