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Cama Deruta (1954-2011)



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The cup and saucer as seen in the movie
"Mrs.Doubfire" 
 (the scene in which 

Sally Field is drinking her cappuccino)
was painted by Renato Niccacci,  
who is a specialist
of  the 'Siena' design
Coffee with Cama
Cama was established in 1954, by my grandfather, as an Artisans' Cooperative in the Art of Majolica. It was the first cooperative in Deruta consisting of nine partners, serving the best retail stores in the United States with distinguished quality dinnerware and accessories. Featured in cookbooks such as Starbuck’s "Passion for Coffee” and in the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993), Cama Deruta rose to international fame in the 1990s. The workshop was officially closed in 2011. 

 Starbuck's  cover 'Passion for Coffee' depicts ceramic pieces 
by Cama Deruta (photo credit: Jan Shim Photography). 

Specialists in traditional Renaissance art designs from Deruta, Italy, Cama set the trend for quality ceramics worldwide.  Cama has been serving visitors to Italy with warmth, passion, reliability, and quality consistency of the products. 

Since 1971 Renato and Elena Niccacci have been the proud owners of this well-known factory which was founded on its efficient teamwork. In 2011 Elena and Renato celebrated their 60th year in the ceramic industry

Elena Niccacci is considered among the best artists of traditional Deruta designs, especially in the historical Raffaellesco design. 

'Biordi Art Imports' in San Francisco wrote: "This Raffaellesco dinnerware is, without a doubt, the best in Deruta, and possibly all of Italy. This version is the personal work of Elena Niccacci, Cama's owner. The quality of this particular interpretation makes it a true treasure." 
Elena Niccacci' s 'Raffaellesco' creations 
are true treasures. One of her cake plates
in the Raffaellesco design.

Today you can visit 'Cama Barn' where you will be made welcome by Elena and Renato Niccacci in their studio, which is next to our family home. 


- Roberta Niccacci 




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