Emanuele Pantanella Design

Artist and designer Emanuele Pantanella has always been drawn to the Eastern Mediterranean, traveling between the 1970s and early 2000s to Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Syria. With a curious, cosmopolitan perspective, he was deeply attentive to the world around him. He always carried a notebook in his pocket, using a fine multigraph and sepia-colored ink to sketch the forms and scenes he encountered. His passion for ancient civilizations and oriental calligraphy laid the foundation for his creations.

His work embodies simple objects with the elegance of a timeless aesthetic, merging functionality with contemporary lines. These pieces are modern interpretations of ancient objects—objets de vertu—that embrace all cultures. His guiding intuition can be summed up in one phrase: "conserve to transform.”

Exhibited in prestigious museums around the world, his creations have been featured at the Met in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and many more.

Since 2023, the Emanuele Pantanella Design Studio continues to captivate the public, offering a fresh perspective on Pantanella timeless designs.

Emanuele Pantanella Design works with experienced artisans across Italy, each specializing in a specific craft to ensure exceptional quality while preserving authentic craftsmanship.

Every material is carefully selected, with a commitment to sourcing exclusively from Italy. Our goal is to maintain a true "Made in Italy" supply chain, from raw materials to production.

One of the most iconic pieces from Emanuele Pantanella Design is the Chaise Longue, designed by Emanuele in 1980. Now reinterpreted in multi-layered Okoumè wood and black or brown leather, and expertly crafted from a single block of wood.

The chaise longue remains one of his most celebrated appreciated creations.