{"product_id":"cipriani-ash-tray","title":"Vintage Locanda Cipriani Torcello Ceramic Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Locanda Cipriani Torcello Ceramic Dish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-painted ceramic | Torcello, Venice Lagoon, Italy\u003cbr\u003eMid-century Italian restaurant memorabilia | Locanda Cipriani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare mid-century ceramic dish from the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eLocanda Cipriani on the island of Torcello\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most storied dining destinations in the Venetian lagoon. Founded in 1935 by Giuseppe Cipriani, the visionary behind Harry’s Bar in Venice, Locanda Cipriani became an intimate refuge for writers, artists, and European high society—known for its quiet luxury and timeless hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural ceramic piece was created as a functional table object for guests, traditionally used as an ashtray, pipe rest, or small vide-poche. It features a hand-painted depiction of Torcello’s historic red stone tower, flanked by the initials “T” and “O,” rendered in a restrained palette that reflects the earthy, lagoon-washed tones of the island itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the ritual of long Venetian lunches and slow island living, the piece embodies the understated elegance of Cipriani’s hospitality philosophy—where even utilitarian objects were designed with care, proportion, and narrative detail. Its curved, architectural form and glazed finish make it as visually compelling today as it would have been on a linen-draped table overlooking the lagoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a ring dish, desk object, or collectible ashtray, it brings a quiet sense of place and history into contemporary interiors—bridging functional design with the romance of old-world Venetian dining culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNT ROYAL STUDIOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50823301595451,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/4946\/1307\/files\/07AFD497-24AD-42C0-B72A-DD44E65CABBA_1_201_a.jpg?v=1782162400","url":"https:\/\/mountroyalstudios.com\/products\/cipriani-ash-tray","provider":"MOUNT ROYAL STUDIOS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}