The Artisans

Located in Settignano, a small town on the hills overlooking Florence, White Porcelain Florence is an artisan workshop where master ceramist Nerina Martinelli creates porcelain tableware pieces inspired by the surrounding natural landscapes. A former restaurateur, Martinelli attended the workshop of renowned Florentine artist Romano Pampaloni and subsequently decided to pursue her passion for porcelain. Each of her pieces is meticulously handcrafted, defined by essential lines and finished with a layer of crystalline to heighten the natural porcelain color.

Founded in 2020 by architect Stelios Stylianidis, Arch Plus Ultra is a Milan-based architecture studio specialized in renovation, luxury lighting, and interior design. Precious materials such as selected African woods, cast bronze components fused at the Bonvicini Artistic Foundry in Verona, and fabrics woven at the Rubelli mill in Venice are masterfully paired with innovative technologies to ensure the quality of its exclusive creations. Arch Plus Ultra designs boast essential and pure lines that perfectly suit both classic and modern decors.

Located in Montagnana, a small town near Padua, Pregno started out as a small factory founded in 1971 by Tullio Pregno specialized in high-quality furniture made using traditional cabinet-making techniques. Currently directed by his son Fabio, the company produces “antique” style, classic, contemporary, and bespoke collections whose flawless execution, sober lines, and premium materials express the brand’s clever balance of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship for elite clientele from all over the world

Florentine-born Michele Fabbricatore is a young artist who studied Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and enrolled in courses in engraving and graphics at Il Bisonte and the Armadillo Atelier in Florence as well as the International School for Childhood Illustration in Sarmede (TV). In his Pisa-based, namesake studio, Fabbricatore creates evocative ceramic sculptures inspired by literature, mythology, fairy tales, and nature, which reflect his artistic vision of using it as a means of transmitting a poetic world to stir positive human emotions.

Founded in 1946 as a small artisan workshop, Cappellini has evolved into an international brand distinguished for its bold innovation and creativity, crafting high-quality furniture for all styles that let the imagination soar. Under Art Director Giulio Cappellini, recently nominated by Time Magazine as one of the most influential fashion and design trendsetters, the brand has fostered collaborations with young designers around the world and strengthened its commitment to sustainability under the Greenguard program.

EFFE Vetreria Artistica’s story began in 1985 on the historic island of Murano. The atelier crafts all its pieces using traditional methods and, over the years, has cultivated an ethos of research and creativity to explore the range of techniques and aesthetic potential of glass. From the processing in the furnace to the decorative motifs at the mill, attention to detail is paid at every step to create pieces distinguished for their vibrant colors and clarity. Originality and exclusivity are guaranteed by master glassmaker Mario Furlan’s signature.

Specialized in garden furniture, namely vases, boxes, statues, and fountains, Fornace Masini has been producing artistic terracotta since 1938, carrying on the century-old tradition of Impruneta terracotta for generations. The family’s lifelong commitment to high-quality manufacturing is captured in their pieces, which combine elegance and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. This extraordinary legacy is carried on today by Marco and his daughter Costanza, who work together to elevate the Masini brand to the international stage.

Timeless and captivating, La Bottega del Vasaio has been creating masterfully hand-painted majolica for over sixty years. Founded in 1966 by master ceramist Umberto Nicolini and his wife Anna, the family business lives on with daughter Maria Rita, whose creativity, talent, and vision define the brand’s modern identity. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, La Bottega del Vasaio fashions functional and decorative pieces notable for their crafting methods in the Deruta (Perugia) tradition and Renaissance-inspired decorative style.

STUDIO2046 is an interdisciplinary architecture, interior, and product design firm based in Treviglio, Lombardy. Established in 2017 by Daniele Daminelli, the firm seeks to create elegant, versatile interiors that are at once nostalgic and contemporary with an eye towards the future. Daminelli’s passions for Asian cinema, fashion, and European Baroque art are reflected in all projects which come to life using modern, innovative technologies. STUDIO2046 is committed to sustainability and strikes a balance between style and environmental impact in line with European standards.

Luca Polato founded his namesake atelier Luca Polato Design in 1999 after years of experience in antiquing. The atelier specializes in curated collections of antique, vintage, and modern one-off interior furnishings, paintings, light fixtures, and garden furniture. In 2015, Polato launched his own line of furniture and decor accessories embodying a distinctive Art Deco style. The showroom is located in Solesino, Padova and the brand is a fixture at the International Fair and the Mercante in Fiera exhibitions every year to showcase its collectible items.

Arnaboldi Interiors has been in the furnishing business since its founding in 1930, back when it was a small artisan workshop in Cantù, Lombardy. For more than three generations, Arnaboldi creates and develops exceptional interior decor for luxury homes and hotels in urban centers or mountain landscapes. Renowned for its luxurious allure and attention to details, Arnaboldi Interiors interweaves bygone artisan skills with creativity and originality.

Founded in 1958 by Francesco Perticara, Arcolaio is a family-run, third-generation atelier specialized in handmade textiles and exclusive fabrics based in Teramo, Abruzzo. Expert artisans weave warps and wefts to create elegant works of art, from tablecloths and napkins to pillowcases, blankets, and bath towels. The Arcolaio’s collections are characterized by the fine finishing touches and meticulous details rooted in weaving traditions. Quality, craftsmanship, and beauty define the brand’s production ethos and artistic identity.

The Regina Scarlatta brand was created by Cristian Galeazzi, who was motivated by a great passion for handcrafted woodwork. Growing up in the area around Pesaro, Cristian was influenced by the pipe making tradition of the region. He uses only root wood from Tuscany and Calabria, aged for at least three years in his workshop before carving it. An innate appreciation of classic style is evident in his exquisitely crafted pipes, as is a strong impulse to seek out new shapes and modern lines.

Passionate about art since childhood, Genova-born Maurizia Carantani graduated from the Carrara Academy of Fine Arts and began her career in painting and graphic design in the 1970s. In 1980, she debuted her first collection of ceramic pieces characterized by irregular shapes, contrasting finishes, and unconventional materials. The expressive, bold quality of her pieces and focus on abstract geometries define her personal style. Carantani’s many works are featured in private collections, museums, and art galleries in Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.

German-born artisan Agnes Duerrschnabel has had an unconventional artistic journey. First moving to Milan for a language course, she worked as an interpreter and sworn translator for the Court of Como for over 30 years. Never once setting aside her passion for art, she returned to Germany in 2007 to study at the National Institute for Ceramics Design in Höhr-Grenzhausen and, in 2013, opened a workshop in Como’s historic Santa Margherita monastery. Her unique pieces have a delicate aesthetic that feature grès, porcelain, and natural elements such as marine wood and stones.

Master glassmaker Carlo Rosa founded Vetreria Artistica Rosa in Venice after decades of experience in Murano glass craftsmanship and a deep passion for this timeless material. Designed by Carlo and his two sons Denis and Omar, these magnificent lighting fixtures are entirely crafted by hand with tools used by Murano artisans for centuries. Each piece can be customized or made-to-order, making it a splendid masterpiece of unparalleled artistic value.

Ars Murano was founded in 1982 by glass masters Roberto Cammozzo, Elio Raffaeli and Renzo Vianello, whose early collaboration with artist Livio Seguso proved fundamental in developing the precision, purity, and elegance for which their pieces are known. Driven by expertise and passion, the glass-making factory specializes in both large and small abstract and modern sculptures certified by the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark. The atelier is known for reviving traditional methods and motifs, notably “aquarium” sculptures, and collaborating with international artists.

Based in Sernobi, Sardinia, OTQ is a woodworking atelier founded by Matteo Congiu specialized in cork-based interior design solutions. Congiu’s love of wood began at an early age thanks to the family business “Sud Legno”, a successful wood production company. During his Master in Digital Fabrication in Milan, Congiu explored the relationship between artisan techniques and new technologies. After his debut at the Salone del Mobile 2015, OTQ became a reality, transforming into the present-day atelier renowned for its bold Sardinian identity and culture of innovation.

Located in Treviso, Fisionarte is a diverse team of Italian designers and master craftsmen who create innovative, high-end lighting solutions that challenge the conventional conception of the industrial sector. Experience, savoir-faire, and passion unite the team, led by Creative Director Domenico Rinaldi. Each piece is entirely handcrafted, transforming fabrics, metals, and blown glass into timeless designs of unparalleled creativity and workmanship. Fisionarte works with customers to meet their needs and propose original ideas for residential and commercial decors.

Maronese’s story has its roots in the strong work ethic defining family-run furniture companies in the Pordenone area.In 1966, while the area was undergoing its industrial transition, Giovanni and Iginio Polesello founded the Maronese furniture factory alongside Bruno Billot and Angelo Copat. Growing competition and technological integration led Maronese to form the ATMAGroup in 1984 to strengthen its position on the international stage. This dynamic identity makes Maronese an outstanding success story of industrial furniture production with an artisan soul.