The Artisans

Well-known for his impeccable taste and talent, Renzo Serafini is an Italian artist specialized in handcrafting lamps and light fixtures according to time-old artisan traditions. He founded his namesake studio and production company in 2011, where he transforms light for indoor and outdoor decors, helping people discover and fall in love with light.

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.

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.

The Razzetti Manufactory was founded in 1959 by Luigino Razzetti. Mentored by master porcelain sculptors, Luigino developed his own unique style that Razzetti is famous for today. For over 60 years and three generations, Razzetti has been at the forefront of the luxury chandelier market, often having their works mimicked by others but never matched, along with creating the world’s largest chandeliers, always keeping within the theme of nature. Their hand-crafted pieces adorn the homes of royal families and famous architects.

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.

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.

Ceramiche Rometti was founded in 1927 in Umbertide by master ceramist Settimio Rometti and his nephews Aspromonte Rometti and Dante Baldelli during the vanguard cultural fervor of the 20th century. The brand creates eclectic and timeless artworks merging cultural symbolism, functionality, and design. Joined in 2012 by art and beauty entrepreneur Massimo Monini and art director Jean-Christophe Clair, it embodies a superb balance between a contemporary vision and artistic, artisanal heritage.

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.

Born from a fascination with light and a passion for art, Alessandro Giacomelli and Dominique Wolniewicz founded Diaphan creative studio in 2019. Starting with friends and family-commissioned designs, today their site-specific, bespoke installations are the result of collaborations with curators, collectors, and retailers. Dedicated to the excellence of design and craftsmanship, Diaphan sets new standards for the industry, transforming light into poetic experience using a research-based approach and contemporary interpretations of natural forms.

Riccardo Bertoni created this brand in 1949 and soon his suitcases were praised for the quality of their materials and the exquisite craftsmanship displayed by the artisans who produced them. Now, at its third generation, the Bertoni family continues this tradition and creates bags and luggage pieces, guided by the love for the artisanal process and the excellence of Italian manufacturing. Created with great attention to details and materials used, these objects are sophisticated, contemporary interpretations of iconic shapes and exude timeless charm.

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.

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.

Stilleben is an Italian brand founded in 2017 in Modena designing and manufacturing designer accessories for the table and kitchen. Presenting everyday objects with refined quality in materials and volumes. The primary objective is to enhance the quality of Made in Italy craftsmanship. The name chosen for the brand originates from the German word "stilleben" which means still life. The contemporary still life of great masters like Giorgio Morandi who portray the world of small common items such as vases, glasses, bottles, and bowls.

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, 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.

Carlo Guglielmi, soul and founder of Firmamento Milano, boasts a professional career of more than 50 years in the world of work and more than 35 years in the world of design. After his experience within the most prestigious companies in the lighting industry, he decided to create his own business project, supported by an efficient work team. Firmamento was founded with the aim of creating a different option in the area of lighting, with collections of lamps and lights of industrial, modern and refined design.

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.

Luciano and Marilena Tellatin founded their ceramic company in 1982, and have been recognized for the high quality of their products and the elegance of their collections ever since. Rebirth Ceramiche is now driven by son Alberto Tellatin who continues to celebrate the artisanal handcrafting heritage of the famous pottery town of Nove. Specializing in bringing classic decor elements and Italian artisanal excellency into modern homes, Rebirth operates on the belief that the reinvention of the past is fundamental in the evolution of the future.

Annamaria Hannau came from a family of antique dealers of Torino and inherited the passion for magnificent furniture and sophisticated décor from her grandfather. She eventually moved to Rome, where she opened a unique gallery, an incomparable place specialized in Biedermeier and Art Déco, where she helps her clients’ find the perfect pieces. Hannau Roma’s production is characterized by elegant art déco designs, high quality, and the use of precious materials.

Alberto Levi’s grandfather was a merchant of magnificent carpets first in Samarkand and then in Milan. His grandson grew up among exquisite pieces and, after traveling the globe in search of the best rugs of which he is now one of the major experts in the world, he has opened a unique gallery on via San Maurilio in Milan. His exquisite works are handmade modern carpets inspired by abstract paintings and created by contemporary designers and architects.