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Ortensia

Ortensia

"A celebration of colour that softens every setting it enters."

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$4,100 AUD
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Free standard delivery Australia-wide · Lead time 10–12 weeks
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Ortensia

Ortensia is a celebration of colour and softness. Large hydrangea heads in blush, sky blue, butter yellow and pale green are arranged across a clean white ground, connected by flowing stems and broad leaves. Butterflies move lightly between the blooms, adding motion without cluttering the composition.

The design is open and airy. There is no heavy border or ornamental frame. Instead, the flowers sit naturally across the surface, allowing the white background to breathe and amplify the colour. The result is fresh, balanced and quietly confident.

Compared to dense baroque patterns or fruit-heavy motifs, this piece feels lighter and more botanical. It works beautifully in contemporary outdoor spaces, Hamptons-inspired settings, and relaxed garden environments.

Each table is hand-painted on solid Mount Etna lava stone and kiln-fired so the glaze fuses permanently to the volcanic surface. The finish is UV-stable, heat resistant and built for harsh Australian sun without fading or dulling.

It is refined, floral and effortlessly bright.

Premium Natural Materials

Each tabletop is cut from natural volcanic lava stone sourced from Mount Etna, Sicily. Formed by nature and selected for structural strength, each piece is a solid 3cm-thick stone slab — dense, stable and built to endure. The base is handcrafted wrought iron, finished with a durable fire-painted coating for long-term performance.

Artisanal Decoration Process

The decorative surface is created using traditional ceramic glazes, applied by hand in multiple layers. The pigments are mineral-based and designed to fuse permanently with the stone during firing. The artwork is not applied as a transfer or surface film. Every brushstroke is painted directly onto the stone before firing, making each piece one of a kind. Colours are built gradually through layered glazing techniques. This creates depth and movement within the design, rather than flat surface colour.
After painting, the table is fired in a kiln at extremely high temperatures. This process vitrifies the glaze, permanently bonding it to the lava stone and creating a hard, glass-like surface.

Weather & UV Resilience

Once fired, the glazed surface becomes highly resistant to UV exposure. Colours remain vibrant even under the prolonged Australian sun. Lava stone naturally tolerates high temperatures, and the kiln-fired glaze further enhances its thermal resistance. In addition, the vitrified glaze creates a sealed, non-porous surface. This makes the table resistant to moisture, humidity, scratches and general outdoor exposure.

Bespoke Customisation Options

When placing your order, you may include a customisation request for the selected design. This can include adding specific decorative elements, adjusting colours to suit your interior or outdoor setting, or incorporating a short inscription in a nominated area of the table.
After your purchase, our team will contact you to review the request in detail. Production will only commence once the custom design has been confirmed and approved by you.

Heritage & Handcrafted Production

Production takes place in Vietri sul Mare, a region known for centuries of ceramic craftsmanship. Each table is painted by skilled artisans — not printed or mass-produced.

Secure International Shipping

Each table is secured in a custom-built wooden crate for international transport, ensuring safe shipment from Italy to Australia.
Free shipping is included Australia-wide on all made-to-order tables.

Care & Maintenance

Our lava stone tables are highly durable, low-maintenance, and ideal for indoor/outdoor use, requiring only simple cleaning with warm water, pH-neutral soap, and a soft cloth.

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