Ovaria - Emblem

Introduzione

The Ovaria designed by Marco Magni, and produced by Taccini, has been the inn's emblem since 1997, when Fiorella and Sandra registered the firm Orbano and took over the management.

This domestic object evokes the peasant tradition of Siena in form and material and represents a fusion of past and present, tradition and innovation, in hospitality and food.

In the words of Marco Magni

" I designed the ovaria ten years ago and it was my first work in ceramics. It is a table centrepiece made to hold a dozen eggs for a special lunch, perhaps an Easter dish with blessed eggs on top, perhaps a beautiful salad for a big table of friends. "

The Ovaria won first prize at the Capraia Artistic and Traditional Ceramics Competition 1991, in the table centrepiece section.

Marco Magni biography

The designer Marco Magni also does graphic art and photography, and has held exhibitions in Italy and abroad. His work has been recognized in various competitions. Prizes include first prize at the Capraia Artistic and Traditional eramics Competition 1991 and a mention at the competition "Un vaso in terracotta", Milan 1992. He designs domestic objects for Cassetti, Taccini and Richard Ginori.

Between 1990 and 1995 he collaborated with Adolfo Natalini in a project for public buildings and outdoor areas, and in design projects for Driade, Periplo, Meccani, and other artistic lines for Up & Up and Ferrone.

Since 1990 he and Piero Guicciardini have worked as professional architects and designers for theatres and exhibitions. These include Siena Museums, the exhibition \Youth of Michelangelo" at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, and "In Terrasanta" at Palazzo Reale, Milan.