The Artisans

Following a passion he had since his teenage years, Stefano Raffa became a photographer and collaborated with international magazines. When in 2006 he moved his studio into an old furnace in Milan, he was introduced to a stimulating environment of artists that encouraged him to explore another passion of his: manufacturing. Now he uses refined materials such as ebony and horn to create by hand exquisite, one-of-a-kind objects with a rigorous attention to detail and the absence of toxic products and solvents.

Royal Trunk’s masters craft limited edition luggage, storage, and home décor customizable pieces inspired by Italy’s sophisticated lifestyle and the timeless allure of vintage traveling trunks. Each patch of leather used is handpicked and the wooden structure of each item can take up to five days to shape, sand, and lacquer. The artisans could work up to 250 hours to hand-craft one single piece, which then passes through a very strict series of quality tests to guarantee its perfection.

Since 1965, in the heart of Rome, the artisans of D’Oro Collection print and bind books entirely by hand using the finest leather, paper, silk, and handcrafting bas-relief covers finished with gold leaf. Manufactured using ancient artisanal methods, these books become jewels made to preserve history, tradition, and excellence for future generations.

Durame is a company born in Cantù, the heart of Brianza, one of the most important district for the manufacturing of furniture and pieces of interior design. Durame combines the passion for artisanal woodworking, passed from generation to generation, with the desire to make modern pieces of furniture and original home décor. In these unique objects hand made by expert artisans, a spirit of innovation harmoniously coexist with the finest tradition of Italian design and craftsmanship.

Giordano Viganò has been working wood for more than 50 years. Thank to his passion for his craft, through the years he has created custom-made, award-winning pieces of furniture to adorn private residences, as well as many prototypes that have become iconic, such as the Shiro Kuramata collection for Cappellini of 1986. The high quality of the materials, a manufacturing process that carefully follows every detail of production, and the combination of modern technology with traditional craftsmanship make these objects precious, unique, and timeless.

OC’s artistic director Lapo Ciatti represents the third generation of the Ciatti family. He has being following the guidelines of Bruno Rainaldi, who retired in 2011 after creating various exquisite collections, among them Ptolomeo for which he had received the prestigious design award “Compasso d’oro” in 2004. Lapo Ciatti’s passion for design applied to everyday furniture makes every OC object a masterpiece meant to last forever.

Ghidini Bosco has been creating custom-made brass objects for more than 60 years, in a factory where each stage of production is meticulously developed. In 2016, the company started the new brand “Ghidini 1961” which collaborates with international designers to create innovative, timeless pieces in stainless steel and brass, chiseled with all the care for every detail that is distinctive of Ghidini’s fine craftsmanship.

Alberto and Paolo Sala with Federico Ferrari created Edizioni Design in Milano out of a common passion for design and architecture. Their objects are minimalist, with shapes strongly linked to their functions, while the technology used is deliberately “lo-fi” and employs stones and metals with different and precious finishes. The result is something that they call “naked design”: sleek pieces that are also evocative and full of emotions.

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.

In 1956, after working for years in an umbrella-factory in Milan, Ernesta Pasotti opened her own workshop in her village of Castellucchio, by Mantua. Now, the new family generation keeps making splendid umbrellas using an artisanal method in combination with the finest Italian fabric, woods and brass. These exquisitely decorated, entirely hand-made unique pieces are sold to the best stores worldwide while maintaining the Italian tradition of the artisanal production of umbrellas. Our customer's favorites: Pasotti Umbrellas.

Melissa Lunardi and Massimo Tonetto are two designers who have being working with Murano glass and lights independently since the late 90s. In 2013 they founded Venice M, a company that creates unique, hand-made lighting and custom-made designs for clients worldwide, mixing innovation and the great tradition of Italian craftsmanship.

A brand that combines the refined taste of timeless elegance with the manufacturing excellence of Made in Italy. Authentic beauty and recognizable déco style are the concrete expressions that have always distinguished the refined design of its products, which come to life in the Vicenza district. Cosmopolitan in the name, but 100% Italian, Black Tie pays attention to details and the high quality of its distinctive hallmarks.

Marco Gaviraghi Calloni is an artist with a passion for the artisanal tradition of industrial design. His objects are meticulously hand made in raw iron and corten steel and the various colors and irregularity of their surface change in time in a constant transformation process. These are everyday objects seen through the eyes of an artist and rigorously built around the fundamentals of geometry.

Giuseppe Rivadossi was born in 1935. His first sculpture exhibition was in 1968 and since then his work has been featured in important anthological expositions and art catalogues. With his sons Emanuele and Clemente, he now manages Habito di Giuseppe Rivadossi, an atelier and workshop where his pieces come to life, where wood is hand worked, and assembled predominantly through joints to obtain objects that are both poetic and domestic, ancient and light, material and ethereal.

Silia is a luxury brand born in 2011 from the skillful craftsmanship of I&S, a Florentine company with a long tradition in the artisan processing of Plexiglas. Silia’s international acclaim for its luxury furnishings and home decor brought forth important collaborations with renowned designers and architects. Silia’s creative designs are crafted using high-tech machinery and hand-finished by skilled Florentine artisans. The brand’s use of Perspex, a polymethyl methacrylatewith extraordinary optical characteristics, is complemented by precious materials such as ebony, 24K gold, and python leather.

Livio De Simone created his company in the 50s and became the icon of the Capri style, with his artisan approach to production and his love for vivid colors. The new generation continues honoring this legacy, making one-of-a-kind ceramics and printing on fine fabric using the same system Livio invented to create home décor with (as he would say) “brushes of joy in every possible color.”

Il Pezzo Mancante (“the Missing Piece” in English) is an atelier that handcrafts unique and elegant pieces using solid wood, brass, mouth-blown crystal, and marble from the finest Carrara quarries. With these materials, the Florence-born Cosimo Terzani and Barbara Bertocci translate into exquisite objects their love of superior quality and timeless design.

Antonino Negri is the perfect mix of artist and artisan. His craftsmanship and his knowledge of techniques, materials, and colors allow him to create unique, poetic pieces reminiscent of the great sculptures of Arturo Marini. His ceramic works were featured in many prestigious exhibitions throughout in Italy.

Lucia Zamberletti approaches ceramics with a raw, intuitive spirit, shaped by years in fashion and a deep connection to nature. Her sculptural works embrace imperfection, spontaneity, and emotional depth. Guided by instinct, she assembles unexpected forms into fantastic yet familiar pieces. Her totem-like sculptures reflect complexity, contrast, and a personal dialogue with the natural world around her.

Wanda Fiscina’s hand-crafted ceramic sculptures have organic silhouettes combined with influences from her native Salerno and the area of Mount Vesuvius. Corals and other marine creatures, as well as the explosive power of magma inspire the themes of her powerful work. Wanda’s knowledge of craft and history makes her sculptures timeless pieces of art. Her work has been recognized internationally in the world of contemporary ceramics.