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Bedding Atelier

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

Bedding Atelier has been producing custom-made sofas and upholstered furniture for over 50 years, including for prestigious Italian shipyards; the excellence of its products is internationally recognized. A story born in the 1970s from the meeting of Mario, Massimo and Fabrizio, inventive and passionate personalities who, together with renowned architects Carlo De Carli, Andrea Branzi, Clivio Castelli, Ettore Sottsass, traced its identity. A sartorial atelier that carefully selects fabrics, leathers, materials, coordinating them into a distinctive classic and contemporary design.

Blueside Perugia

Umbria, Italy | Glassmith

Roberto Falocci created Blueside in Perugia, following the tradition started by his father Luigi and their family business, Steroglass, international leader in the production of scientific tools in glass. Blueside was born in 2009 out of love for design and good food and its glass pieces are mouth-blown and hand-made by master artisans who devote themselves to this ancient and now rare craft. These one-of-a-kind objects are created in collaboration with talented international designers and are a celebration of minimalism while also capable of producing powerful emotions.

Chelini

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

For generations, Chelini has been known for the high quality of their luxury furniture creations. The company was originally founded in 1892 in Santo Spirito in Florence, inspired by the rich culture of their surroundings; and now operates in Scandicci, just outside Florence. Classical culture and Tuscan traditions are at the heart of Chelini design philosophies, only refined and enhanced by clever creativity. They take pride in being able to suit the needs of their customers therefore taking requests and producing handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, and valuable creations.

Glas Italia

Lombardia, Italy | Glassmith

Established in the early 1970s in Macherio, Brianza, Glas Italia produces crystal and glass furniture, doors, wall partitions, and accessories. Drawing from a consolidated experience and technical know-how of a century-old family glass factory, Glas Italia’s collections are distinguished for their refined quality, meeting the aesthetic sense and contemporary taste of a high-end, international clientele. Globally renowned designers collaborate with Glas Italia, relying on its technologically advanced production process to see their creative ideas come to life.

Pierfrancesco Solimene

Campania, Italy | Ceramist

Pierfrancesco Solimene comes from a family of master potters from the ceramic town of Vietri by the Amalfi Coast, dating back from the legendary figure of his great grand father Vincenzo. Continuing the tradition of hand-working the clay and glazing it according to ancient techniques, Solimene crafts one-of-a-kind, deliberately irregular bottles, bowls, and dishes that poetically evoke the simplicity of a lost time while bearing a contemporary essentiality that make them timeless.

Kose Milano

Lombardia, Italy | Ceramist

Rosaria Rattin studied architecture in Venice and then attended Marie Ruckié’s fashion classes in Paris. After several years working for world renowned fashion companies, she started Kose, rediscovering the charm of old crafts in the third millennium. This collection is entirely made by hand according to ancient techniques and features one-of-a-kind ethereal pieces characterized by pure and essential lines and a sophisticated design.

Rometti

Umbria, Italy | Ceramist

Rometti Ceramics was founded in 1927 in Umbertide by master ceramist Settimio Rometti and his nephews Aspromonte Rometti and Dante Baldelli, during the avant-garde cultural fervor of the 20th century. The brand creates eclectic and timeless works of art, blending cultural symbolism, functionality, and design. In 2012, the manufactory was acquired by art and beauty entrepreneur Massimo Monini, supported by artistic director Jean-Christophe Clair. It embodies a superb balance between contemporary vision and artistic and artisanal heritage.

Francesco Meda

Lombardia, Italy | Designer

Francesco Meda was born in 1984 in Milan, where he graduated in Industrial Design at IED. Then he worked in London with Sebastian Gergne and Ross Lovegrove and in 2008 returned to Italy and started collaborating with the Schoeni Art Gallery of Hong Kong, Henraux, Luce di Carrara and Caimi Brevetti. In 2013 he launched his own brand and showcased his creations at the Triennale Museum in Milan and at the MAXXI in Rome. His award winning creations mix modern techniques with traditional and precious materials for a timeless, sophisticated effect.

Matlight Milano

Lombardia, Italy | Lighting Maker

Established in 2014 in Milan, Matlight Milano brings together the skills of expert Italian artisans specialized in lighting and marble working. Guided by the motto “Stone meets Light”, this dynamic brand merges contemporary trends with fine craftsmanship, creating highly customizable pieces that are unique and exclusive. All pieces are characterized by linear silhouettes and fine materials and crafted with painstaking attention to detail.

Inedito / Asnaghi

Lombardia, Italy | Furniture Maker

For more than 60 years, when the first upholstered furniture came out of the Asnaghi workshop, each product has stood out for its quality, elegance and style. In 2014, the Inedito brand was born with the intention of embracing the entire furniture market, searching for taste, exclusivity and emotionality. With Inedito, the mastery of Italian craftsmanship merges with a new concept. In 2020, the two brands, Inedito and Asnaghi, merge, introducing a furniture culture that looks to the future while keeping an eye on the past, through the knowledge and experience consolidated by years in the furniture industry.

Lumis

Toscana, Italy | Lighting Maker

This brand based in Tuscany specializes in creating and crafting lights for hotels, cruise ships, restaurants, and stores. Thanks to the collaboration with international designers and the artisanal methods of production, Lumis creates exquisite pieces and warm and sophisticated atmospheres. Passion for lighting, attention to detail, and the unique and customized experience that Lumis offers bring Tuscan traditions and new technology together.

Morelato

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Aldo Morelato started “Casa Rossa” just south of Verona in the last century, specializing in the crafting of exquisite artistic furniture. Nowadays, these pieces reflect the family’s experience and the passion that the Morelato master craftsmen put in each piece designed by world-renowned architects and designers. The balance between tradition and innovation creates contemporary pieces that are works of art, made with the finest materials and using artisanal methods in every step of creation.

Stillux

Toscana, Italy | Lighting Maker

Established in 1975 in the heart of Tuscany by Marco and Lucia Innocenti, Stillux is a brand that does not compromise when it comes to the quality and durability of its lighting products. Unconcerned about short-term trends, Stillux’s creative philosophy focuses on elegant, progressive design coupled with high-grade materials and innovative production methods, resulting in timeless collections of chandeliers, wall, pendant, and table lamps. Recognizable for their sophisticated style, Stillux pieces are suitable for commercial and residential interiors.

Officine Tamborrino

Puglia, Italy | Blacksmith

Inside the Tamborrino workshop, a unique aesthetic and design sensibility are expressed, taking inspiration from the simplicity and linearity that has characterized Italian design since the 50s. Their signature use of steel to create delicate furniture brings solidity, stability and lightness to interior design. Since their first laboratory opened in 1957, the company has expanded, mixing elements of industrial architecture with fine home décor creating distinctive collections praised for their dynamic and innovative ways of designing and manufacturing metal objects.

Lorenzo Franceschinis

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy | Carpenter

Lorenzo Franceschinis, born in Friuli in the north east of Italy, believes in genuine craftsmanship and has a passion for woodworking. After several years spent abroad, Franceschinis returned to his homeland in 2010. There he began to construct simple shapes, seeking for an opening through the soul of wood with which he creates a dialogue, breaching through traditional techniques, navigating through the material’s secrets and creating unique pieces that are a celebration of nature and art.

Villari

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Cesare and Silvia Villari established their eponymous brand in the late ‘60s in Solagna, near Vicenza, crafting the molds and prototypes that master artisans use to this day to create lighting fixtures, furniture, and decorative pieces of exquisite quality and great artistic value. Inspired by the tradition of Capodimonte porcelain and the Italian Baroque style, these works of art are handmade using the finest materials, embellished with precious finishes, and individually signed by Cesare Villari.

Les Ottomans

Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Designer

Bertrando di Renzo created Les Ottomans because of his love for Turkey, which he has explored extensively over the span of many years. The result is an exquisite home collection in which east and west, tradition and innovation come together. These sophisticated pillows, carpets and plates are both functional and elegantly decorative making a home warm and unique, thanks to their bright colors, their precious exotic fabrics and their rich textures. Our customers favorites: plates, cushions.

VéVé Glass

Veneto, Italy | Glassmith

Specialized in artistic glass for architectural projects and interior design, VéVé Glass is a Venice-based company with over 20 years of activity. The company is renowned worldwide for its unique Murano glass objects handcrafted by specialized artisans using century-old techniques of glass fusion. From sculptures to home accessories and lighting, each product stands out for its magnificent colors and unparalleled quality. VéVé Glass offers full customization of products with the support of a dedicated team of architects and designers.

Luce Tu Lighting

Lombardia, Italy | Lighting Maker

Based in Milan, LUCE TU Lighting specializes in designer lamps. Founded by the brother and sister duo Isacco and Nicole to exalt the artisanal traditions of small Milanese workshops, every collection is inspired by local cultures in Milan. LUCE TU Lighting is an atelier of lighting, where lamps are stitched together with the client’s personality. Close attention to detail and new materials for an artisanal product with an irresistible design.

TrabA'

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Established in 1969, Trabaldo SRL is a leading company in the furniture market, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques in exclusive and high-quality pieces of functional decor. Trabaldo’s new project “TrabA'” took shape in 2015, in cooperation with architect Emilio Nanni and in partnership with Massimo Broglio and other distinguished designers. TrabA' debuted at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in 2018, where it presented practical, versatile, and innovative pieces of furniture inspired by Scandinavian design.