The Artisans

Born out of a dream to share their Sicilian heritage with the world, the adventure of Antonio and Giuseppe Bevilacqua began in 1997 in their small ceramics workshop in Campofranco. Every creation, entirely handcrafted, is a testament to their mastery – from the delicate shaping of clay to the meticulous addition of intricate details and the firing process. The skillful hands of the Bevilacqua brothers create pieces that are living testaments to their passion, expertise, and the timeless allure of Sicilian craftsmanship.

Avant-garde Italian design and tireless research merge in Sesia&Co., an interior design firm with over 40 years of experience in textile manufacturing. The brand developed a trademark collection of twelve signature colors that can be paired with thirty-four different materials to curate home décors with impeccable chromatic coherence and textural intrigue. From fabrics and boiserie to resins, glass, and metals, unrivaled artisan expertise is behind every single piece, guaranteeing their exclusive quality and production.

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.

A testament to contemporary design, Ultramobili is an avant-garde brand renowned for iconic and bespoke furniture for both private and contract interiors. Partnering with local master craftsmen from Pesaro, their ultra-modern collections by talented international designers embody Ultramobili’s commitment to exclusive finishes, advanced functionality, and uncompromising quality. Grounded in tradition with an eye to the future, their tailor-made solutions reflect customers’ diverse tastes and cutting-edge design vision.

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.

Founded in Florence in 1962 by the Nesi family, Paolo Nesi has become a benchmark for luxury upholstery in Tuscany. While preserving the secrets of traditional craftsmanship, it continuously invests in cutting-edge technology. Each piece is a cultural and social work of art, crafted through generations of knowledge. As the only ISO-certified upholstery workshop in central Italy, it guarantees unparalleled quality. The partnership between Paolo Nesi and designer Giuseppe Dicecca produces unique, sustainable designs defined by soft curves, pastel hues, and recycled materials.

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.

Jenna Basso Pietrobon is a multidisciplinary artist who received her Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in 2017. Renowned for her inventive ceramic work, Jenna emphasizes the artistry of handcrafting, celebrating the organic beauty within clay’s natural imperfections. Her ceramics transcend functionality and embodies a philosophy of light and transformation, values she considers crucial for navigating today’s world.

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.