The Artisans

Ceramiche Franco

By Franco Cicerchia

Artist-ceramist and son of art, Franco Cicerchia started his training in the laboratory of his father Pippo, founder of the homonymous ceramic workshop. Franco graduated in graphics and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and in 2006 joined the Citema association (European City of Art Crafts), an international network that brings together researchers, philosophers, designers, architects, craftsmen and artists. From 2008, the ARTEX association of Florence (Centre for Artistic and Traditional Craftsmanship of Tuscany) will introduce it within the “Gallery of Craftsmanship”, a selection of craftsmen who produce unique pieces of the highest quality and great cultural value.

Franco is currently part of the Ex Materia group made up of designers and craftsmen and aimed at the production of furnishings with the use of new technologies. In 2022 the group exhibits at the “Dutch Design Week” in Eindhoven. His works are in the royal palace of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and in important private spaces both in the United States and in Europe.

In the Cetona workshop Franco creates his works of art, continuing in parallel the classic production of accessories for his father’s kitchen.

Products

Tableware and kitchen accessories suitable for food use (lead-free enamels) and recommended for dishwashers and microwaves; furnishings, sculptures, chandeliers and lamps

Services

Production of ceramic on request, customization, modeling and painting courses (even at home), in-store and online sales, free admission to visit the shop/laboratory in the 16th century cave, open to collaborations with designers and the use of modern technologies, shipments all over the world.

Open to public / Opening time

Open to public from Monday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m*
*opening time might vary, reservation is always recommended.

Material

Ceramic

Fiber

Wood

Metal and Stone

Leather

Glass

Clay

Other Elements