The Artisans

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.

Founded by Andrea Bernagozzi and Giorgio Buratti, Officinarkitettura is a new brand that designs wallcoverings customized to any surface and interior, from homes and public spaces to offices, hotels, and yachts. Based in an ancient oratory in Pieve di Cento (Bologna), the brand is led by a young team of illustrators, painters, stylists, graphic designers, and artists who breathe life into their timeless creations, drawing inspiration from the art, architecture, travel, and nature.

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.

Caiafa Studio has an illustrious family tradition dating back to the 1600s when the Caiafa’s were renowned carvers in Naples. Over the generations, the family refined their craft, working with architects, artisans, and visionaries across the city and Europe to create exceptional pieces that honor an almost-forgotten artistic tradition. Under the leadership of Director Giuseppe Caiafa, the brand continues to pass on Neapolitan cultural and artistic traditions through Capodimonte porcelains, exquisite frames, marble and bronze sculptures, and interior decor pieces.

Founded in 1945 by Giuseppe Brion and Leone Pajetta, Brionvega is an iconic Italian electronics company renowned for its innovative vision, distinctive style, and top-tier technology. Their designs are cult classics, admired by art collectors and celebrities in both museums and old-school Italian homes alike. Reborn today thanks to SIM2, a leading Italian audiovisual company, Brionvega’s timeless pieces will once more bring the joy of music, radio, and crystal-clear entertainment to your home.

Founded in the early 1900s by Romano Tosi, Fratelli Tosi is a family business in Murano that is world-famous for its sublime Venetian mirrors and Murano glass furniture. Currently under the leadership of the third generation with Mirco and Massimo Tosi, the company continues to celebrate the ancient art of the Venetian mirror by blending ancient traditions and modern design sensibilities. Expertise and passion have been handed down from father to son and are reflected in the commitment and care with which the company realises its artistic masterpieces.

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.

Patrizia Italiano is an internationally renowned Sicilian ceramist. Driven by her passion for clay and the sea, her pieces embody elements of nature and everyday life in Sicily, reinterpreted in novel and creative ways. Based between Palermo and Filicudi, one of the six islands in the Aeolian archipelago, Italiano draws inspiration from Sicily’s bucolic landscapes, vibrant history, and diverse people to create her sublime sculptures. Starting ceramics at a young age, Italiano has had solo exhibitions in Milan, New York, Tokyo, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries worldwide.

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.

Based in Carrara in the Apuan Alps known for their quarries, MMairo specializes in marble furniture and accent pieces with an elegant minimalist character handcrafted by skilled local artisans. Founded in 2016, the brand derives its name from the ancient Greek marmairo, meaning “to shine”, in reference to their medium and the artisans’ ability to transform hard stone into dynamic, fascinating works of art. MMairo collaborates with international designers, architects, and artists to create modern decor solutions with timeless details and rigorous quality controls.

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.

Ninefifty is a young Sicilian atelier specializing in the production of majolica in terracotta and lava stone from Etna. The founding brothers Nicolò, Fausto and Alessandro Parrinello, who learned their craft in a historic workshop in Caltagirone, harnessing their creativity, skills and experimental mindset, have created collections designed by Margherita Rui to enhance the expressive power and imperfections of the materials. Each tile is individually crafted and detailed freehand. Ninefifty debuted at EDIT Naples 2020 and its Alphabet Collection won the Best New Product Award.

Synonymous with elegance and unrivaled quality, Ferri has been making luxury furniture since 1956. Each tailored collection represents the essence of Italian excellence with traditional craftsmanship and technological innovation meeting at every step, from raw material sourcing and design to production and customization. Located in Altamura (BA), Ferri has collaborated with renowned designers such as Palomba Serafini Associati, whose creativity has expanded the brand’s style and reach.

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.

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 Ortacesus, 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.