1930s Laveno “Vecchio Milano” Small Plate by Guido Andloviz - 8¼"

This charming small plate forms part of the renowned “Vecchio Milano” service designed under the artistic direction of Guido Andloviz for the Società Ceramica Italiana di Laveno, dating to the 1930s. Hand-painted in vibrant colors, it features a lively pastoral figure in an ochre tunic and pale blue breeches walking between two leafy trees. The gently scalloped rim and soft ivory ground frame the composition with balance and grace, while the crisp outlines and vivid greens lend the piece a luminous freshness. Light surface wear and subtle glaze speckling are consistent with age and use.

The design reflects Andloviz’s hallmark blend of historical reference and modern clarity. Inspired by 18th-century maiolica traditions, the “Figure Vecchio Milano” motif reinterprets pastoral and chinoiserie-inspired subjects, demonstrating Laveno’s ability to harmonize artisanal charm with refined industrial production.

Perfectly sized for display or use, this plate makes a striking accent on a wall or within a mixed arrangement of Italian earthenware. Collectors prize Vecchio Milano pieces for their lively hand-painted character and connection to Andloviz’s influential work at Laveno, which helped define the evolution of Italian ceramics between the 1920s and 1950s.