Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer from Oriente Italiano collection. Article by Richard Ginori. Imbued with timeless appeal, the Oriente Italiano collection from Richard Ginori merges exotic beauty with contemporary Italian luxury. Designed by the legendary architect Gio Ponti in 1946 and exuding 18th Century inspiration from the Far East and Florentine ceramics, the Oriente Italiano collection is exquisitely crafted in Italy from fine porcelain by Ginoriโs expert hands.