vase studio OPI

Yellow ceramic vase designed by OPI studio for Gabbianelli in the 1960s.

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The Gabbianelli company was already active in the years before World War II, has its headquarters in Milan, Italy, at 11 Via San Pietro all'Orto. Its production was led by Rolando Hettner and consisted of a wide range of modern ceramic creations, including majolica, vases, favors, lamp bases, wall plates, decorative floor tiles, wall panels, and sacred-themed figurines. During the 1950s and 1960s, the manufactory had the privilege of collaborating with the famous designer Giò Ponti, contributing to the elevation of Italian ceramic art. During the 1970s and 1980s, another renowned designer, Sergio Asti, collaborated with the manufactory, bringing innovation and creativity to their production.