The Artisans

StudioNudo was founded with a clear vision: to transform raw materials into singular objects. Inspired by nature, the shapes and colors defining their creations reflect an emerging desire for outdoor living, evoking a sense of freedom. Collaborations with Italian artisans forge a deep connection between nature and design, fostering a meaningful relationship among objects and the individuals who share the same space. Their motto is “Only the objects we truly love will last forever”, driving their passion for creating pieces that become essential parts of a beloved home.

Founded in 2020 by architects Cecilia Anselmi, Carlo Pianosi, and Fabio Gasparri, Effimero Barocco fuses Baroque inspiration with contemporary design. The Rome-based studio reimagines Baroque iconography, crafting evocative works that transform interiors into storytelling spaces. Specialized in fabrics, wallpapers, and custom coverings, their pieces push boundaries, turning surfaces into expressive, narrative statements. Collaborating with artisans like Torri Lana 1885, they participate in trade shows worldwide, notably debuting the Borromini tapestry at Edit Napoli 2023.

Habitart was born from the shared passion of three friends for Italian craftsmanship. Alessandro, Cristian, and Michael sought to merge the core aspects of furnishing: quality, design, and craftsmanship. In doing so, they revived the superior quality of Italian raw materials and artisans to deliver distinctive products that are tailored exclusively for each client. Thanks to the masterful work of Habitart's architects and designers, constraints imposed by mass production vanish, allowing you to make the rules and create your dream home.

For forty years, Jaipur Rugs has led with exclusive handmade area rugs from Indian artisans. Guided by Nand Kishore Chaudhary's principles, they prioritize top-tier design and craftsmanship. Expanding to include artisans and global designers like Gauri Khan, Shantanu Garg, and Artemis, they create rugs blending India's heritage with contemporary style, showcasing Jaipur Rugs' commitment to quality and innovation.

Creating timeless pieces that go beyond classic and contemporary paradigms, Pietrachiara is a Milan-based design studio that draws inspiration from artisan traditions, expressed in innovative colors, lines, and textures using refined and up-to-date materials. Particularly attentive to the sustainability of their pieces, Pietrachiara’s designs will accompany present and future generations and contribute to the creation of homey and singular decors.

Sergio Mechini and his wife Grazia Dei started Mechini in 1970 after several years of working for a leading lamp manufacturer. Soon their company grew, participating in prestigious trade fairs such as EUROLUCE in Milan, “Maison et Objet” in Paris, and “Light and Building” in Frankfurt. In the early 1990s, their sons Andrea and Sabrina joined the family business and expanded it to earn it a leading role in the international luxury lighting sector. South Korea, Qatar, China, California, and Florida are among the company’s major markets.

Founded in 1872 and rebranded in 2010, Giardini Wallcoverings is a fourth-generation, family-run company that has transformed from bookbinding to being a leader in textile wallcoverings. The company specializes in high-quality, sustainable products, collaborating with over thirty family-run factories in Lombardy. Focused on meticulous craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices, Giardini Wallcoverings has a strong presence in Eastern Europe and Asia, offering a diverse range of contemporary designs that satisfy a range of tastes and set new standards in wallcovering excellence.

Winetage was born during an eno-tourist visit to an iconic wine cellar upon discovering that the barrels, essential for aging wine and made from the noblest and finest oak, are normally disposed of and burned after only 5-6 years. Inspired by Michelangelo's vision, Winetage reinterpreted wine-aged oak into modern furniture, revealing wine aging's alchemy. Each Winetage creation starts from respect and reevaluation of the material, the oak stave, in its 2 essential components: the curvature and the coloring imprinted by the wine during aging. Thus, the integration of elements such as marble, metals, and high-tech Green biological materials also plays a key role.

Founded by architect Maria Adele Savioli in 2012, MAS Design is a Rome-based brand specializing in handcrafted furniture. Savioli’s designs transform spaces into mini-architectures, drawing inspiration from the dialogue between place, identity, and inhabitants. Her pieces exemplify a pursuit of linearity by blending materials, finishes, and colors, revealed in elegant brass lines, colored glass doors, and marble accents. MAS Design collaborates with expert artisans across Emilia Romagna from start to finish, ensuring the exquisite quality of each meticulously crafted piece.

Stories of Italy is a Milan-based design studio that seamlessly blends tradition with modern design, drawing deep inspiration from Italy’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage. Specializing in Murano blown glass, the studio reinterprets historical symbols into bold, minimalist forms that are both functional and artistic. Through close collaboration with skilled local artisans, Stories of Italy preserves Italy's timeless craftsmanship, infusing it with contemporary flair to create pieces that elegantly bridge the past and present, making history a part of modern living.

Each of our collections is designed in Italy by masters of tradition with one goal: to be different and to be special. We don’t sell only furniture, we sell a philosophy of living.
The main idea is not to sell a single material piece, but to give our customers a living experience, a new concept of atmosphere created by beautiful Italian taste and passion for what we do. Our main priority is customer satisfaction and it is the main reason why we introduced our "Tailor Made" program.

Born in Parma in 1986 - where she currently lives and works - painter Carlo Alberto Rastelli embraces an exquisitely contemporary vision of art, ranging from eclectic to macabre. In 2010, he participated in an Erasmus exchange at the LMA (Latvijas Makslas akademija) in Riga, Latvia, which was followed by a Master's Degree in Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in 2012. His experience in Latvia later inspired the desolate landscapes in his Pet Sematary Collection. He did art residencies at Glo' Art in Belgium and SIM in Iceland, where he further nurtured his craft.

Sergio Fiorentino was born in 1973 in Catania, where studied art and antique restoration at the Abadir Academy of Fine Arts in Catania; in 2012 founded his studio in Noto where he lives and works. In his artworks, faces and bodies of water and stone rise and disappear. A contemporary classicism that sometimes flakes off. Divers, saints, twins, and portraits remain motionless wrapped in ultramarine blue. A beauty revealed but protected by schools of tuna and garfish, leaves and plants, scratches, drips, and abrasions.

Born in Milan, Daniele Fortuna is an artist and sculptor who has successfully combined Pop with classical forms, creating a bridge between past and present. His preferred material is wood painted with bright acrylic colors. From sculptures with classical subjects such as Venus and Zeus to sculptures with Pop subjects such as Batman and Mickey Mouse, Daniele Fortuna's best-known series include Colormination, Heads Will Roll, and Thologiny.

Elena Satta is a Milanese artist devoted to painting on porcelain for over thirty years. A journey that began as a student in her first year of high school, she spent years learning and perfecting third-fire painting techniques handed down for generations. She opened two workshops, one in the heart of Milan and the other in the peaceful Pavia countryside. Inspiration arises organically and spontaneously, in particular from the Sardinian coasts, her father’s homeland. She organizes seminars and training courses for aspiring artists.

Born and raised in Taranto, Orodè Deoro is an Apulian artist renowned for his distinct mosaic panels, where his iconic and erotic recomposition of tessera creates stories of universal seduction. Entirely self-taught, he developed his ceramic mosaic technique in “Vincent City”, an eccentric house museum in Guagnano where he lived from 2000 to 2004. Recipient of many prizes and showcases throughout the years, most notably in 2014 when he was one of the leading artists exhibited at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. He lives and works in Lecce.

Since 2012, N.O.W. Edizioni has been offering a custom production of wallpaper coverings to the public. All products are tailor-made and printed on the most suitable support depending on the furnishing needs: wallpaper (also available in a PVC-free version), fiberglass for humid environments, and acoustic, sound-absorbing material. Excellence, innovation, aesthetics, reliability, and craftsmanship are the characteristics that make N.O.W. Edizioni a renowned brand of Made in Italy design. The stylistic research is carried out through the creative process of Pietro Gaeta, Art Director and founder of the brand, and other designers from the international scene.

Born in Rome to an Italian father and a Salvadoran mother, Costanza Alvarez De Castro began her career in scenic design in 2011, dedicating herself to her art ever since. She had her first three solo exhibitions between 2015-2018 and a fourth one in 2021 at Kou Gallery where she’s been an artist-in-residence since 2020. Alvarez De Castro also works as a scenic painter in the fashion industry, working with Prada and Gucci, and has been a regular participant in the RAW network since its first edition in 2016.

Masserano Cashmere is a family business founded in the early 1940s by Claudio Masserano. From humble beginnings in the world of wool trading to slowly growing to become an established cashmere brand under the leadership of Claudio’s son Paolo with his wife Tiziana, Masserano’s de luxe collections of handmade pure cashmere home accessories are appreciated worldwide. Currently in the hands of the third generation, Claudio and Cristina have expanded the brand by collaborating with renowned luxury fashion houses.

Characterized by an engaging storytelling and multidisciplinary approach, Federica Paglia is an Italian designer who works between Rome and Milan. She graduated in Systemic Design and collaborated with important design studios before opening her own atelier in Rome. Exploring the connections between art, decoration, and design, she seamlessly combines various disciplines and materials in her stunning and unique pieces, each meticulously handcrafted with unparalleled expertise.