The Artisans

The Pordenone-based marble company formerly known as Del Savio Marmi changed its name to Del Savio 1910 on the occasion of its 110th anniversary. Headed by three generations, the company originally specialized in Venetian and Palladiana floorings and gradually expanded production into the construction sector by modernizing manual techniques and integrating high-tech equipment. Their artisanal designs are created by specialized artisans that combine tradition and innovation, past and present, to elevate the unique cultural heritage at their core.

V.L. Lavorazioni in Ferro, founded in 2001, specialises in handcrafted metalworking, blending tradition and innovation. Led by Alessandro Lucarini and Federico Santini, the company creates pieces in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, using advanced techniques such as CNC plasma cutting and hot shaping. Collaborating with designers such as Antonio Saporito and wood and ceramic artisans, V.L. makes and sells high quality furniture and furnishings for residential and contract spaces, enhancing Italian design with durability, lightness and harmonious shapes.

Born in Bologna to a family of art collectors, Luisa Longo studied at the Ècole du Louvre in Paris where she first began painting on organza, silks, and satins (Fibre Art). Longo combines these versatile textiles with water-based colors, special acrylics, and powder pigments for a striking see-through effect, transforming her pieces into decorative objects and home furnishing accessories. Longo draws inspiration from symbolism and expressionism, her pieces a constant exploration of the cosmos, nature, and music. She lives in Trastevere, Rome in her Guest House-Fibre Art Studio.

Specialized in the production of iron furnishing objects, Idee del Fabbro was founded in 1996 by Paolo Quadalti to preserve the art of Italian hand-wrought iron. Based in Masiera di Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, the company uses a combination of traditional blacksmithing processing techniques and technological innovation to assemble different materials, such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, wood, ceramic, and glass. Each piece is entirely one-of-a-kind, defined by sinuous and graceful shapes inspired by a natural simplicity. Some pieces are made in collaboration with Lorenzo Quadalti.

Founded in 1956 by Rocco Ferri, Bari-based eponymous furniture company is renowned for its tailored pieces and innovation-driven design culture. Creative talents and detailed craftsmanship combined with technological know-how and a strong social-environmental responsibility are the hallmarks of Ferri’s production processes. No detail is overlooked by their expert craftsmen -from raw material sourcing and fabric selection to design and customization -to create Ferri’s modern and competitive products, made according to the highest canons of Italian artisan tradition.

Urban planner, architect, and designer Ennio Nonni was born in Faenza in 1954 where he directed urban design projects for over 30 years. Nonni cultivated his passion for design through his minimal and colorful vases and sculptures characterized by the "faience", glazed ceramic earthenware, combined with themes of futuristic cities, enigmatic but not unlikely architectural fantasies. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nonni directed two museums (MAP Institute and MUS.T) and introduced incentives for green construction, “biourbanism”, and contemporary art projects in 2019.

Fabio Pierantonio’s artistic vision embodies balance and the connection between man and nature. His extensive travels exposed him to the spirituality of the Aboriginal Australians and Native Americans, rooted in overcoming the alienation and anxieties of modern life by reconnecting with the natural world. His works are expressed through carefully selected organic materials that are combined to convey a harmony of shapes, colors and emotion. Pietrantonio lives between the Alps and the island of Sardinia, drawing inspiration from these two captivating environments.

Tipstudio is a design studio based in Florence and Pietrasanta that explores the potential of materials and processes with a critical, future-oriented approach. Bridging design and art, Tipstudio specializes in creative consulting, research, furniture design, and limited-edition collectibles. Recognized by Elle Decor’s "Talent on Show" at Milan Design Week 2022, they collaborate with galleries, brands, and private clients. Founders Imma and Tommaso are also Course Leaders of the Interior Design Master’s Program at IED Florence.

Architect Francesca Verardo cultivated her passion for ceramics by training with Italian and international master ceramists. She was inspired to open her own workshop after meeting English potter David Roberts, founder of the Naked Raku movement in Europe, in 2012. Her atelier opened a year later in Pordenone, where Verardo started producing contemporary raku ceramic jewelry in black and white with smoky tones. Her minimalist, geometric style is defined by monochrome surfaces combined with precious metals, finely hand-painted using traditional techniques.

Founded by Antonio Capelletti in 1861 in Meda, Province of Monza and Brianza, C.G. Capelletti was once a small artisanal workshop. Today the company is an international leader in their sector, creating furnishings for private villas, hotels, restaurants, public spaces, and yachts. Each of their pieces is reproduced from historic pieces, respecting proportions, materials, and finishes to satisfy any client, even those requesting personalization.

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Angus Hampel is an award-winning painter and printmaker. With an unconventional background pursuing Classical Studies at Oxford and working as a journalist and editor, Hampel changed paths over two decades ago after passing by an art school in London. He moved to Tuscany, where he still lives and works, to study art at an atelier in Florence. Hampel’s paintings, etchings, and aquatints are studies in visual meditation and contemplation that convey a sense of wonder at the beauty of life, nature, and her amazing creations.

Venice is the inspiration behind SYLCOM’s lighting creations, each capturing the artistry of the mullioned windows, sculptures, stuccos, and molded cornices on churches and palazzos scattered across the city. Founded in the 1960s, the company is a leader in faithful reproductions of Venetian classics as well as contemporary collections designed in collaboration with national and international designers. Innovative LED technology is combined with centuries-old glass techniques to give life to unique masterpieces renowned for their beauty, efficiency, and functionality.

Spanish-born designer and architect Marta Benet moved to Italy in 2015 to study ceramics after graduating from the Universitat Politècnica de València. Her multidisciplinary training in fashion and design comes across in her contemporary aesthetic. Exploring natural materials with traditional techniques allows Benet to create textures and highlight imperfections rather than concealing them to engage all five senses. Benet creates all pieces - from ceramics to fabrics and limited-edition series - from her home studio in Asola, Mantova.

Established in 1895, Villevenete is a third-generation family business managed by the Gatti family. Focused initially on interior and furnishing design, Gatti family integrated Venetian tapestry traditions into the company’s interior design portfolio in 1998, soon becoming an international leader in furniture design renowned for its wealth of expertise and the unquestionable quality. In the hands of its master artisans, Villevenete’s exquisite collections merge modern forms with traditional materials.

DFN Outdoor is an Italian brand redefining outdoor living through elegance and innovation. Rooted in the Marche region, it transforms exterior spaces into luxurious stage sets of beauty and style. DFN operates through two distinctive brands: Dolcefarniente and Samuele Mazza Outdoor. Together, they represent two complementary interpretations of an iconic outdoor living, united by the same pursuit of excellence.

Initially a branch of historic furniture company La Veneta, Scapin Collezioni embodies contemporary design vision that pushes the limits of artisanship. The brand revisits traditional forms with cutting-edge technologies, transforming them into singular and eccentric pieces that effortlessly balance art and design. Scapin Collezioni’s collaborations with renowned artists and designers has resulted in iconic furniture and interior accessories characterized by playful shapes and tactile surfaces with a distinctive sculptural and artistic flair

Set and costume designer Barbara Petrecca’s extensive experience in en plein air theatre productions is the inspiration behind her bold style and eclectic collections. The perfect marriage of scenography and interior design, the Camera delle meraviglioe and Notturno feature lighting pieces handmade of brass, graphite, plaster, resins, textile elements, and vintage furniture using a blend of theatre and tailoring techniques. Each piece tells a story, transforming interiors into suggestive theatrical settings with a dreamlike ambience.

Located in Rimini, San Patrignano is the largest halfway house in Europe, offering drug addicts the tools to build a new life since 1978. Brought to life under the creative direction of artist Giovanna Bianco, San Patrignano’s solesempre Collection features unique objects handcrafted by the house’s young residents in Design Lab workshops, combining art and materials with stories of personal rebirth. This initiative, inspired by the darkness of the lockdown, seeks to create objects that bring a ray of light, hope, and comfort into our homes. This is a charity project, 100% of profits will be devolved to the community of San Patrignano

Based in the coastal city of Naples, Lab Design specializes in materials for interior and exterior renovation benefitting from a rich, multi-generational crafting tradition. Passion and constant innovation characterize Lab Design’s production, created in collaboration with local artisans and custom-made using a wide selection of materials, such as ceramics, terracotta, natural stone, and continuous surfaces. Mediterranea is the latest collection of hand-decorated ceramic tableware inspired by the colors of the Mediterranean that permeate the city’s cultural fabric.

British-born studio stoneware potter Terry Davies began his training in the late 1970s, traveling extensively before eventually settling down in Tuscany 25 years ago. Davies followed in the footsteps of pioneers Betty Woodman, Aldo Londi, Carlo Zauli, and contemporary master ceramist Alessio Tasca, all the while creating his own artistic style. Recipient of several international awards, Davies balances functional, abstract, and classical concepts and transforms them into gentle shapes with a distinctive textural allure