Italian Ceramic Imports-Biordi

 

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Katie M.

San Francisco, CA

This place has the best selection of Italian ceramics outside Italy.  Seriouslly.  Desimone, Deruta, Contrade de Siena, etc....the place is chock-a-block full of beautiful things.  It isn't for the faint of hear though, it's pretty spendy and I guarantee you will find something in here you can't afford that will make your tummy hurt! :) It's worth the risk though, there are some more affordable things.  You can always save up too! The stuff here is quality and will last you.  

Pick your poison and dive in girl! (and pick something up for me while you're there :-P  )

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Kelly K.

New York, NY

High end imported Italian hand painted ceramics.  Very expensive ...and man it must be worse with the dollar doing so bad against the Euro.

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Jan C.

Windsor, CA

This is THE shop for majolica-(fine Italian Ceramics).  The range of their selection spans the most styles, from the varying regions of Italy I have ever seen!  The buyer has impeccable taste, with an eye for true artistry and unique qualities.  This is my favorite store in all of North beach, It proves that there are people who are passionate about what they do! And if you speak with the folks running things, they really know their stuff!  http://www.biordi.com/

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Jane E.

San Francisco, CA

More than a little joie de vivre, i mean gioia di vivere: handpainted lion tamers, umbrella-twirling ladies, fig-clad couples, mermaids without the seashells, roosters, goats and marching bands. Come here to get something truly lovely for your sister when she gets married next June. Pretty pennies for pretty things: $40 for the rooster mug-- but it sure is un gallo bello!

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Tom S.

Kenwood, CA

I'm Italian.  Over the past 15 years I have purchased several dozen items here.  All hand made, colorfully decorated.  Each item adds real charecter to my kitchen & dining room decor.

Financially it was a conscious decision to spend money for beautiful objects rather than save the dollars for all the medications that I'll need in my old age.
Pricey!

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mandy f.

Oakland, CA

If I had an endless supply of money to spend on beautiful dinnerware, Biordi's is where I would go.  The hand painted dishes and other housewares spotlight many talented Italian artists.  The shop owner is very friendly and well versed in each of the artists featured in his store.  Even if are low on disposable income, this North Beach shop is worth a visit for art appreciation purposes.

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