Ginori 1735

Porcelain factory in Sesto Fiorentino near Florence, founded by Marchese Carlo Ginori, known for Gio Ponti's porcelain of the 1920s.

Marchese Carlo Ginori founded the factory at Doccia near Florence in 1735 and made porcelain and sculpture after antique models. In 1896 it merged with Richard of Milan and took the name Richard-Ginori.

Gio Ponti was artistic director from 1923 and gave the factory a new style with classical motifs in an Art Deco manner. The company was bought by Kering in 2013 and is now called Ginori 1735.

Marks with a crown and Ginori or Richard-Ginori, often with the factory name Doccia.

Gio Ponti's porcelain carries his name or signature and a model number.

• Ceramics and porcelain