The Artisans

Founded in the heart of Florence in 1899 as a workshop to restore chandeliers, Banci started making high-quality light fixtures that embody the excellence of Italian craftsmanship. From generation to generation, the company has continued to craft its pieces entirely by hand, mixing tradition with innovation, and now is internationally renowned for the uniqueness of its products. Every step of the production process is made in-house with the outmost care by master Florentine craftsmen.

Monica Freitas Geronimi graduated in Architecture in Rio de Janeiro and in Architecture with an orientation towards Product Design in Politecnico di Milano and now works between Milan, with her brand MG12, and Brazil as the art director of the company Punto. With MG12, Geromini creates innovative pieces for design lovers, crafted by expert artisans who work with natural and eco-friendly materials. Highly customizable, her objects are designed to respond to the needs of private clients, along with hotels and spas.

Fascinated by stones since childhood, entrepreneur Gesualdo Marrapodi established Obsydian Stone in 2014 following his studies in petrology and mineralogy at the University of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The Obsydian Stone series combines the concepts of “unique” and “precious” with refined designs, reinventing everyday objects with luxe materials. Master artisans craft each piece with their expert hands, revealing singular accessories brimming with timeless charm.

The brainchild of brothers Moreno, Riccardo, and Carlo, Morica Design offers refined furniture solutions with an eco-friendly soul. Sustainability is a pillar of the brand’s mission, with all products featuring FSC®-certified wood (Forest Stewardship Council® A.C. Chain of Custody), leathers compliant with EDP (Environmental Product Declaration), non-toxic varnishes and oils, fine marbles, and eco-packaging. From the restless exploration of new, sustainable materials to a careful artisan crafting process, each Morica Design product reflects the brand’s fresh contemporary vision.

Enrico Gobbi is a Venetian architect and designer internationally renowned for the luxury residential projects and super-yachts designs that bear his signature. A graduate of the University of Architecture in Venice (IUAV) with postgraduate studies in Yacht Design, he is currently the founder and CEO for Team for Design, his design atelier based in Venice. Surrounded by one of the most evocative architectural landscapes in the world, water and architecture continuously nurture his creativity, bringing to life timeless and sophisticated projects.

Blending contemporary inspiration and traditional craftsmanship, Incalmi is a Venetian-based company with historic roots in the art of glassmaking. Since 2015, the company has dedicated itself to innovation, research, and product development, collaborating with renowned designers and architects in the world of high-end furniture. Artisans meticulously study the objects, from the materials to their intended function, and subsequently reinterpret them in a modern key.

Founded by Jwana Hamdan, a young Italian entrepreneur of Lebanese origins, the homonymous brand proposes itself as the first outdoor furniture brand where Italian design know-how meets a cosmopolitan cultural heritage of Middle Eastern inspiration. JH looks at the tradition, Italian and Middle Eastern, to reinterpret it with a contemporary taste, and conceives design as an encounter between attention to detail, innovation and the typical Made in Italy high quality, but also as an enhancement and transmission of values linked to a shared cultural and social heritage.

RARO MILANO, collaborating with the most emerging and innovative local designers, begins to give life to a series of collections of furnishing accessories, which, thanks to the targeted use of precious stones, creates unique elements that accompany and pamper their owner, at all times.

Ghiró Studio is an Italian company specializing in luxury interior furniture presenting both modern and international designs. Every creation is studied in detail with the utmost care, and every step is rigorously carried out by hand, to create something wonderful, refined, and extremely contemporary. The noble materials used, such as gold and refined wood, enhance the products. Today Ghiró studio boasts collaborations with the best interior designers, working for private residences, luxury hotels, and some of the most renowned galleries around the world.

Ma.Vi Ceramica's collections pursue innovation just as much as they draw from 300-year-old notebooks laced with artisan secrets. Situated in the coastal town of Vietri sul Mare with a pottery tradition from the 15th century, the atelier is guided by historic pottery techniques from around the world, namely Byzantine, Latin, and Middle Eastern cultures. Singular majolica motifs come to life using various manual techniques such as “pennellato”, sponging, and silkscreen, utilizing brushes, sea sponges, and silk, respectively, to reveal a captivating aesthetic.

Matteo Tagliapietra began as a young apprentice at the esteemed Gambaro & Poggi glass workshop in Murano, under the expert guidance of master Mario Gambaro. He soon proved his talent and became a "master" at the age of 21. In 2015 Matteo started, together with Luciano Gambaro, the new company Gambaro & Tagliapietra. From here begins a new journey, a stimulating project aimed at establishing him as an undisputed master glassmaker, but at the same time a promoter and inspirer, together with Luciano Gambaro, of lines, styles, and contamination to make the millenary art of Murano glass flourish and innovate.

From a delicate seam to intricate marquetry, every detail in Casa Covre’s products is a testament to the brand’s impeccable craftsmanship and tireless pursuit of novel techniques. Founders Matteo and Eleonora Covre come from a family leading in the leather manufacturing sector for over 40 years, guiding their sensibilities and values. Their nautical-inspired home collections are entirely handcrafted, combining fine leather and calfskin upholsteries with prized marbles and wood essences to reveal sophisticated furniture that will withstand the test of time.

Montina has over 100 years of history. Italian is its creative twist, its headquarters, and its production, International is its vocation. With over 100 years of experience, Montina is one of the brands that have made history of furniture in Italy: it is among the founders of Salone del Mobile in Milan. Some of the top designers have collaborated with Montina, such as Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Eero Arnio, Werther Toffoloni, and Vico Magistretti. The core business is 100% made in Italy high-end quality upholstered furniture, storage units, tables, and home décor options to furnish living areas. Montina is also a leading player in product design, prototyping, and industrialization. Moreover, products can be customized according to the client's budget and taste.

Founded in 2002 and based in the Tuscan city of Prato, the heart of Italy’s textile industry, The House of Lyria produces original, timeless fabrics. Founder Riccardo Bruni, the creative force behind The House of Lyria, is an auteur of textiles who merges tradition, experimentation and emotion to create materials with a wholly unique character. The company is named after a rare, elegantly spiraling conch shell. It symbolizes the freedom of the ocean, a wide-open realm in which to dream and explore. Lyria has been working with the world’s leading designers and fashion houses throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. The House of Lyria entered the world of interiors in 2021, launching its cushions collection and creating fabrics for use in private residences, yachts, boutique hotels and other commercial projects by leading architects and interior designers.

CIMENTO® is an innovative technology that transforms concrete into a lightweight and flexible material, capable of redefining spaces. Collections of furniture and decorative accessories blend elegance with durability, all meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. CIMENTO® is not merely a product; it’s an experience that celebrates creativity and sustainability, supported by the certifications of products and processes, ensuring the brand commitment to a responsible future. CIMENTO® collaborates with internationally acclaimed designers to bring unique pieces to life, each telling a story of innovation and style.

Born and raised in Florence, Patrizia Garganti founded her company in 1976. Her main inspiration has always been the research of simple materials, typical from her lend, transformed, thanks to her ability, into unique and iconic handcrafted products. Craftsmanship, attention to detail, continuous research of new techniques and manual processes, and tailor-made projects have always been considered the company’s strengths, defining its identity. Collaboration with acclaimed designers, like Roberto Lazzeroni, for some of the brand’s most iconic creations, added a further distinctive touch to the brand’s personality.

Born in Pisa, designer Francesco Maria Messina has a truly international upbringing and artistic training. His studies at the École Spéciale d'Architecture in Paris and Tulane University in New Orleans sowed the seeds for his graduate studies at the Confluence Institute in Lyon. Between 2018 and 2020 he created five collections adding to the launch of the Mauritian luxury furniture brand Cypraea. Following successful exhibitions in Milan, Sardinia, and London, he returned to Tuscany in 2020 to open his own design studio. His pieces have been showcased at the Venice Design Biennale.

Founded by designers Federico Senesi and Michele Strammiello, Studio X is a Milan-based workshop that integrates art and design in their study of forms and novel materials. Studio X creates singular and sculptural objects of interior design hand-modeled using resin, revealing a dynamic and dramatic aesthetic brimming with avant-garde style and timeless sophistication.

An extraordinary mix of design, fine art and photography, Profilo creates personalized gift ideas. Founded in 2015 by designer Andrew Vianello, Profilo captures the profile of your loved ones by stopping time and creating an object that immortalizes a memory or bond. The sculptures are skillfully handcrafted by Italian artisans using a variety of metal wires, including precious ones, to recreate human and animal silhouettes, as well as cars, boats, motorcycles, and various subjects. Profilo is based in Venice, Milan, and Paris and can be found in pop-up stores in other cities.

Bottega Veneziana is a renowned, century-old Venetian glasswork whose minute, precious designs are a testament to their commitment to tradition and quality. Working alongside architects and interior designers, an exceptionally skilled, trustworthy team of master artisans create striking lighting fixtures and objects of decor for private and contract interiors. The entire production process is carried out in-house, ensuring high quality and exclusivity.