The Artisans

Milan-based designer Elona Izrailova creates one-of-a-kind pieces where simplicity meets expressive form. Her eclectic collection spans decor, wall art, and accessories, all rooted in a symbolic exploration of shape, light, and material. Guided by instinct and unbound by trends, Elona Izrailova crafts bold, unconventional works inspired by art, fashion, and photography—celebrating a philosophy of total creative freedom.

Luca Mario Cecioni began his creative journey in a makeshift darkroom, where a passion for photography first took root. Though he earned a law degree, painting became the core of his artistic practice—a personal exploration of identity, memory, and perception. Inspired by the tones and atmospheres of 1950s photography, his work blends imagined narratives and surreal undertones. Through expressive, fragmented brushstrokes, Cecioni transforms everyday subjects into poetic, disquieting visions that blur the line between figuration and abstraction.

Born in Milan in 1961, Laura Biella began her journey in art through painting restoration before discovering Raku ceramics during a transformative trip to Japan. Inspired by the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfection, she now creates unique, fire-kissed pieces rooted in ancient Japanese techniques. Her work, enriched by years of study and practice, blends sensitivity, precision, and a deep fascination for the unexpected nature of clay and flame.

Omar Barbero, cabinetmaker from Saluzzo, creates timeless furniture and unique pieces where material, handcraft, and human essence meet. His work reflects patience, respect for wood, and a pursuit of authentic beauty, blending instinct and design, discipline and freedom. Guided by the "Poetics of Substance," Barbero shapes each object as a living presence, revealing the soul of the material through gesture, light, and texture. His creations speak of harmony, imperfection, and silent elegance beyond trends.

Founded in 1980 in the upper Seriana Valley, near Bergamo—an area with ironworking traditions dating back to Roman times—LaFerrotecnica continues the legacy of master blacksmiths. Deeply rooted in its industrial district, the company combines local craftsmanship with a commitment to innovation and quality. LaFerrotecnica redefines the concept of open-fire cooking, creating durable and intuitive tools that turn outdoor grilling into an effortless, elevated experience. Every model is shaped with a balance of advanced technology and creative design, crafted from the finest materials and finished with artisanal care. The result: products as functional as they are beautiful.

Founded in 2023 in Cantù—an historic hub of Italian furniture making—BottegaNera emerges from a legacy of bespoke craftsmanship. Conceived by Stefano Marelli as an evolution of his artistic path in painting and sculpture, the atelier creates one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that merge art and design. In collaboration with expert artisans and wood professionals, Marelli leads an ongoing exploration of materials, surfaces, and chromatic contrasts. Each creation reflects a dialogue between tradition and innovation, where craftsmanship meets experimentation. The result is a collection of sculptural, dreamlike objects—timeless works that blur the boundaries between functional design and poetic expression.

Founded in 2022, studio CALE • Gambioli&Partner is based in the Marche region of Italy, with offices in Cagli and Mercatino Conca. The studio works across architecture and design, focusing on public buildings, urban spaces, private constructions, and heritage restoration. Its multidisciplinary team integrates architectural, engineering, and environmental expertise, offering a holistic design approach. Since 2022, CALE has expanded into product design, creating thoughtful, enduring objects for contemporary living. Each piece explores intimacy—sometimes concealing, sometimes revealing—shaped by function and moment. Their collections have been showcased at SaloneSatellite, Salone del Mobile Milano (2023–2024) and EDIT Napoli (2023–2024).

Founded in 2019 within the Renaissance walls of Lucca by Marika Rugani, Stratifico merges Italian craftsmanship with advanced 3D printing. The brand creates design pieces as lamps, vases, and objects, using 100% green materials like PLA and recycled PoliAlu. A young, visionary team explores algorithm-driven forms to craft sustainable, fluid beauty. Stratifico is where ethics, innovation, and aesthetic research come together.

Officine Salvetti was born from the desire to carry forward the artistic legacy of Andrea Salvetti. Guided by his sons— Viola, and Niccolò—alongside longtime collaborator Enrik, the atelier honors Andrea’s visionary spirit through a philosophy rooted in respect for nature, Italian craftsmanship, and emotional authenticity. Sensibility—an essential value for Andrea—remains at the heart of each creation. Officine Salvetti is more than a workshop: it is a living space where art becomes experience, tradition meets experimentation, and matter is transformed into poetic, meaningful design.

Born in Florence in 1968 and based in Milan, Licia Fusai began her artistic journey in 2012. Her work explores the bond between humans and nature through seeds, spices, herbs, and flowers sourced from around the world. Each piece is a sensorial landscape—vibrant, tactile, and meditative—blending material and meaning. Exhibited internationally, her art is both poetic and political, inviting reflection on beauty, nourishment, and environmental balance.

Founded in 2010 in Sassuolo, Italy, Glamora reimagines wallcoverings as immersive works of art. Its philosophy merges timeless beauty with innovation, creating surfaces that blend art, nature, and architecture. Using refined materials and sustainable technologies, Glamora offers wallcoverings that transform interiors into emotional, tactile experiences designed to inspire, endure, and elevate.

Baldi Home Jewels transforms precious materials like malachite, amethyst, and rock crystal into luxury décor pieces enriched with 24K gilded bronze. Each creation is a symbol of elegance and exclusivity—perfect for clients who seek timeless design, exceptional quality, and statement pieces that elevate any interior with unmistakable prestige.

Melting Mirrors was founded on the encounter between two distinct yet deeply artisanal worlds: the precision of bespoke Italian embroidery and the expressive potential of sculptural glass and mirror. It is a design atelier where reflection becomes art, decoration transforms into structure, and surface evokes emotion. Each piece is entirely handmade, with the same care and precision as haute couture. The studio creates only small editions or unique works using proprietary techniques refined over years of research. Its philosophy is clear: to celebrate Italian craftsmanship, preserve traditional knowledge, and reimagine it through contemporary design—where elegance and light give shape to poetic, timeless objects.

Born in Viterbo, in the heart of Tuscia, VELTHA is a design brand founded to celebrate stone as a noble, living material. Inspired by the Etruscan sun god, its name reflects a deep bond with nature and history. VELTHA transforms local stones, as peperino, travertine, marble, into timeless furnishings, blending artisanal mastery and innovation to shape beauty, durability, and environmental harmony.

Founded in Milan in 2012, Barbarella Marchesi Studio blends sartorial creativity, global vision, and Italian craftsmanship. After a successful fashion career, Barbarella brings her refined, personal aesthetic to interior design. Each project values sustainability, artisanal excellence, and timeless elegance. Guided by attentive client dialogue and a passion for handmade quality, the studio creates bespoke interiors where tradition meets innovation with ethical, enduring beauty.

Nicola Del Verme is a creative director for some of the world’s most prominent international fashion brands. Renowned journalist A. Flaccavento writes about him: “Nicola Del Verme’s approach is, above all, a method—a rigorous design practice that goes beyond aesthetics. It is a structured and intentional way of working that organically expands from fashion into adjacent fields such as design and art. For the first time, Nicola Del Verme reveals the intricate web of reflections and passions that fuel his imagination. He does so masterfully, through a series of frames that evoke a sense of slowed, expanded time—where thought sets the pace for movement, unfolding with the same powerful contrasts that live within each of us.”

Founded in 2015, Enryhands was born from a journey that began in fashion, where the founder worked as a product developer, learning the value of handmade craftsmanship from tailors and the importance of detail from designers. A trip to Greece and the encounter with a traditional potter reignited her passion for ceramics, a material first explored during her studies at the Art Institute. Her work blends timeless forms with the sensibility of fashion, as seen in the Raw Collection, where shifting silhouettes give rise to unique volumes. Each piece is crafted by hand and tells a story—just like the name Enryhands, an imperfect word with a poetic resonance.

Founded in 1992, Non Solo Luce embodies the Italian tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. Specializing in lighting and furniture design, NSL blends artisanal know-how with cutting-edge techniques, constantly exploring new styles and trends. Through its in-house NSL Lab and collaborations with external designers, it crafts exclusive, made-to-measure pieces with exquisite materials and meticulous finishes, transforming spaces and elevating the customer experience.

Carola Castagna’s artistic journey began with life drawing and studies in artistic anatomy, which soon inspired her to explore three-dimensional forms. After attending a ceramics course to master techniques of shaping and firing, she enrolled in a sculpture school, where she immediately found her voice by creating heads of women from different ethnicities, blending technical skill with anatomical knowledge. Today, her work explores the evolving concept of beauty through sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the classical bust, she reinterprets the female face using a variety of clays, merging tradition with contemporary expression. Her creations reflect a multicultural reality, crafting imaginary faces that transcend a single origin. Each piece, rich in detail—especially in hairstyles and headpieces—emerges from the dialogue between material, hand, and a vision that evolves over time.

Founded in 1950, Gaffuri Eligio e Figli specializes in bespoke wood furnishings of the highest quality. With deep material expertise, artisanal precision, and ongoing technological innovation, the company crafts custom interiors for private homes, yachts, and retail spaces. Collaborating with architects and designers on unique pieces and prototypes, Gaffuri’s legacy includes works by Paolo Buffa and Gianni Albricci, exhibited at the Milan Triennale. Today, it supports new talent through the “Progetto Deco” initiative.