About Vietri: Vietri is the largest importer of handcrafted Italian tableware and home decor products, working with family owned and operated factories throughout Italy. We aspire to share the vibrance and beauty of Italy through handmade decors, stoneware and glassware that exhibit exceptional craftsmanship and uniqueness. For years, we have been working hard to deliver premium products that are not only beautiful but also durable; Heirloom quality goods that you and your future generations can enjoy. Vietri celebrates all that is irresistibly Italian: a love of life, people, nature and good living. THE MAN BEHIND FORMA & ITS SUPERIOR ARTISTRY forma |for·​ma| means shape “Forma was not born of a sudden idea or a stroke of genius. For me, everything begins with constant research and experimentation with shapes, glazes, clays, and temperatures. I wanted to create a completely original collection, one that breathes warmth, flexibility, authenticity, and the magic of Italian craftsmanship. It took years of effort and hundreds of tests to reach that perfect harmony, and today, Forma is the synthesis of order and freedom, of design and nature, and of grace and strength.” – Francesco Venzo Francesco Venzo, the artisan behind Forma, is also the mastermind behind some of VIETRI’s most popular collections, including Incanto. Francesco works in his ceramics workshop with his family in Veneto, Italy. Steeped in tradition but committed to innovative design, Francesco carries on his master artisan father's heritage with handcrafted, original pieces. He hopes that one of his five children will someday carry on in the family legacy. Forma Collection: MORE THAN JUST BEAUTY EXTREME HEAT & FROST RESISTANT Microwave safe - The temperature of handmade, natural clay items may vary after microwave use. Oven safe - VIETRI's casserole and baking dishes can be used in most conventional ovens and dishwashers. They are handmade of very dense clays and fired at extremely high temperatures, making them heat resistant to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer safe - Items can withstand freezing temperatures, but please allow them to return to room temperature before putting them into the oven. BREAK PROOF & STACKABLE Our passion to meet modern day demands for durability, while remaining true to authentic craftsmanship drove the creation of Forma. All stoneware dishes are fired in a special kiln at the highest possible temperatures making it the most durable collection in the Vietri assembly. It is highly resistant to normal wear and tear, chipping and breaking. Cleaning it will never be a burden for it is also DISHWASHER SAFE. After drying, you can easily stack it to save space as you add life and style to what used to be a normal looking cupboard. Just perfect for years of continued daily use! HYGIENIC & SAFE TO USE Only premium quality food grade materials were used in the traditional construction of this wonderful collection. Non-porous Italian stoneware clay, fired in the highest possible temperatures results to stain and smell proof dishes. This charming handmade tableware doesn’t absorb liquid nor leech chemicals to your food. Safe for all family members! Authentic Italian Made from the soil of the Italian countryside by artisans who know and love their craft. Hand made in Veneto; Home to Venice, rivers, lagoons, mountains, hills, and plains, the area is diverse and robust in history. Its close proximity to other countries and cultures has made it a unique region in Italy, and its ceramic production is distinctive and irreplaceable. VIBRANT AND FUN SETTING WHEREVER THE CELEBRATION IS! Mix and match with your other Vietri or any existing tableware and linens to create a lively and sophisticated setting that you and your guests will surely love!