The Artisans

Founded in the early 1960s with the creative flair of Giovanni De Simone, the "Ceramiche De Simone" brand immediately made itself known in the realm of Sicilian and international artistic ceramics due to a unique and original style, which has become iconic and unmistakable. The authenticity and quality of the brand's products is guaranteed by the experience of the company team and, still today, the employees and students of Maestro De Simone, preserve and impart the precious legacy of the exclusive tradition of the ceramic school.

With a passion for billiards since 1938, the Cavicchi company was founded by Ugo Cavicchi in Guastalla, Reggio Emilia. Today, it is architect Giancarlo Cavicchi who guides the market brand leader in the production of professional and designer billiard tables. Centro Studi e Progetti Cavicchi has combined artistic experience and a unique and unmistakable style, with the use of high-quality materials. True masterpieces that furnish an environment in an exclusive manner, such as Billiards Symphony, carved and polished in Massive Exotic Bubinga wood.

In the search for a common connection between all things, artist Patrizia Polese specializes in two and three-dimensional weaving, combining drawing and photography alongside her woven craft. Her tapestries, installations, and portraits are exhibited in museums and prestigious locations in Italy and abroad, from the Milan Triennale and the Central Fabric Museum (Lodz, Poland) to art galleries in the United Arab Emirates. Patrizia is also a professor of fabric design at the IUAV University of Venice.

Italian craftsmanship meets design. Covi e Puccioni by Factory Italiana is the result of the passion and ideas of Barbara and Riccardo, who combine their experiences and professionalism in this innovative project of working with glass and researching new materials and combinations. Designer mirrors that become the protagonists of true artistic works destined for the furnishing world. Factory Italiana is a project that unites several partner companies, brands and exclusive products that represent the excellence of Italian craftsmanship and quality.

The studio belonging to brothers Roberto and Stefano Todini was founded in the early 90s due to their great passion for art and sculpture. The brothers learned to work with all types of materials, from stone to marble and through to ceramics and opened a studio where they create classic and contemporary sculptures, interior furniture pieces, urban furniture, and design pieces. Many awards have been achieved, including entry into the 2015 list of the OMA’s Excellence of the Italian Art Professions.

The Laboratorio del Marmo has created furniture and furnishing accessories since 1973. Console tables, indoor and outdoor seats, and tables are crafted, not only in Vicenza stone and marble but also in natural wood and glass with steel accessories. All products are customizable, providing the customer with a unique piece that is tailor-made for them. Elegantly designed works of art: the power of sculpture, enclosed in stone, becomes an everyday object, to experience and use.

Serafino Zani founded his namesake company in 1963 in Lumezzane, a small town situated in the sub-alpine valleys near Brescia known for its tradition of iron and steel craftsmanship. Entirely produced in-house, Serafino Zani’s stainless steel cooking and tableware collections combine technical innovation and aesthetic. Collaborations with renowned designers such as Tapio Wirkkala, Liliana Bonomi, Ettore Sottsass, and most recently Konstantin Grcic, have led to new high-quality products with meticulous attention paid to the finishings for an enduring and alluring character.

Natural hand-painted fabrics – linen, silk, cotton, hemp –made for furnishings of refined taste: cushions, curtains, wall panels, wallpaper and much more. The House of ITA collections convey the vision and passion of the brand’s founder, Margarita Aleksievska Sclavi. Originally from Macedonia, she has lived in various countries, from England to Italy, thus coming into contact with cultures that have brought new stimuli and inspirations into her life and into her work.

Lebrìc, an Antico Trentino brand, breathes new life into the briccole, or wooden poles that are the historic symbols of Venice and its lagoon. The authenticity of the raw materials is preserved and transformed into exclusive designer products: tables, chairs, furnishing accessories, and coverings. A meticulous manufacturing process that contributes to the protection of the environment, since the briccole would otherwise be destined for disposal. The wood used is of organic origin and comes with a certification of origin and authenticity.

With professionalism and passion, Lenzi has been a leader in marble processing and in the production of tables, chairs and furnishing accessories for more than 50 years. Lenzi products are all strictly Made in Italy, created in refined marble and characterized by a light and contemporary design. Precious materials skilfully crafted by expert artisans for timeless collections that meet every style and furnishing need. Lenzi: a brand, a family.

Enhancing the artistic heritage of Naples whilst establishing a dialogue with contemporary design trends is the primary aim of Fondazione Made in Cloister, a project born in 2012 from the restoration of the cloister of St Catherine’s Church in Formiello. Master artisans and talented designers collaborate to shape exceptional objects of unique character that will elevate any interior with their authentic Neapolitan spirit. Since 2015, the brand has been tasked with the mapping of local artistic crafts to contribute to the revival of the city’s cultural and urban roots.

Tommaso Garavini, artist and designer, was born in Rome in 1972. A leading figure in the OZ Officine Zero project and co-founder of Rota-Lab, his products, all handmade, are the result of continuous experimentation and research. A variety of materials and production techniques that come together from time to time to create unique and unrepeatable pieces with an innovative and contemporary design. Collections that wish to draw attention to the raw material used and its intrinsic beauty.

Established in 1982 in Manzano near Udine, Sedia Elite’s exclusive furniture collections are featured in a range of sophisticated interiors, from home to hotels and restaurants. Specialized in Vienna-style chairs in curved beech, the brand is renowned for the perfect marriage between comfort and durability, a goal they achieve through the traditional process of wood-bending carried out using steam. The careful choice of the wood essences and the wide offer of designs and cutting-edge lacquers, contribute to make Sedia Elite a stand-out company in the sector.

Boasting a 60-year long history, Fabbro Arredi continued to be recognized for the refined charm of their luxury furniture collections, considered rare jewels of fine cabinet-making. Originally established in Magnano In Riviera near Udine, what began as a small joiner’s workshop now is a global brand that collaborates with brilliant designers for its limited-edition series and bespoke projects. The various stages of production are all performed in-house, transforming prized woods into singular yet timeless creations.

Tradition, craftsmanship, attention to detail. It is on these values that Antonio and Luigi Marzorati founded the Figino Serenza company over 50 years ago. Over time, Marzorati has established itself as a solid entity in the production of luxury furniture and furnishing accessories in a classic, neoclassic, Baroque, Rococo, Luigi XVI, and Art Deco styles. Products for timeless interiors, customized and handmade in Italy and designed to furnish, not only spaces in the home, but also elegant mansions and hotels.

Based in the town of Castelminio di Resana near Treviso, Fabbian is an award-winning lighting brand established in 1961. The exclusive use of top-rate materials and tireless dedication to technical and stylistic improvement enabled the brand to quickly become a leader in the field. Luca Pellegrino acquired the company in 2018, introducing an environmentally-friendly direction which, thanks to collaborations with talented designers, resulted in cutting-edge lighting projects capable of meeting the diverse tastes of its international clientele.

Alessio Sarri Ceramiche was established in 1981 after the first exhibition of postmodern design by the Memphis Group. Master potter Alessio Sarri was able to bring to life the inventive projects of Memphis Group artists, among whom most notably George J. Sowden, Ettore Sottsass, Nathalie du Pasquier, Almerico De Angelis, Beatrice Santiccioli, Jasper Morrison. Sarri also designed his own collections, his sculptural works of art boasting new captivating shapes drawn from everyday objects, such as tableware, that become unique and high-quality objects of design.

Founded by Andrey Shvidkiy and Giulio Brambilla, Tribute is an Italian furniture and lighting design brand named after the duo’s aim of paying homage to the “Made in Italy” design ethos, in their own words, “a tribute to craftsmanship”. Based in Milan, they create unique and iconic pieces inspired by the bold character of the Art Deco era and the sleekness of mid-century modern geometric lines. The brand’s pieces are customizable to meet clients’ wishes and are ideal for personal or contract projects.

The story of Natisa was born in the heart of a territory famous throughout the world for its production of wooden chairs and furniture. The company from Moimacco brings the local artisan tradition into all of its products; designer chairs and tables, and also furniture and furnishing accessories for the home and contract market. The natural beauty of wood meets new materials and techniques as a result of profound research. Over the years, Natisa has received 5 European patents.

Since1983, Cu Artigiana has created stunning cookware collections following traditional copper manufacturing techniques. Based in Sant’Anastasia, near Naples, city of the greatest master coppersmiths, Cu Artigiana creates exclusive objects for haute cuisine enthusiasts. Magnificently crafted using century-old methods, each piece is skillfully tinned over fire and meticulously hammered by hand creating a superb series of tiny dents into the heated metal, making each piece a one-of-a-kind.