The pepper mill, a symbol of culture
 
Living and working in Florence means, above all, breathing in its history, letting oneself be guided by an artistic memory which has been handed down through the centuries. It was here, back in 1952 that Mario Chiarugi set up his business enterprise, seeking to express in the shapes and materials of his products the artistic heritage of the workshops of the Florentine master craftsmen.
 
Mario's challenge was to present the pepper mill - up until then considered an article of everyday use - as an object of value and prestige in itself. His efforts contributed to spread throughout the world the idea of the product "Made in Italy", Tuscany, Florence, which with the passage of time was to become the most sought-after aspect of the Italian heritage abroad.
 
The success of the Chiarugi pepper mill, which is still made entirely on the premises of the Florentine company, is based on an original mechanism which actually cuts the peppercorns rather than crushing them. Genius and passion are qualities upon which the Chiarugi trademark has always relied; exploiting noble materials and expert design it has succeeded in expressing the passage of time through an object which remains timeless.
 
These traditions represent the real values which Mario passed on to his son Piero and their colleagues, who are committed to conserving and enhancing them in the business of the present and of the future.


A memory to treasure...

July 6, 2000
Dear Sir,
I love this peppermill that was purchased some twenty years ago in Florence. Please fix it and return as soon as possible. Take good care of this peppermill as it is part of the family. Thank you. Theresa Newman.


November 5, 2000
Dear Mario Chiarugi,
the peppermill is now back in its home and grinding beautifully. I can not tell you how happy I am that you were able to fix it. Everytime I put this beautiful peppermill on my table, it is an art piece. Warm regards from Theresa Newman California