The Artisans

Internationally renowned for artisan excellence Made In Italy, Bottega Conticelli was founded in 2007 in the heart of Umbria. Its founder, artist and designer Stefano Conticelli, is the eclectic and creative spirit of the brand. His work, objects and handmade designer accessories are characterized by quality materials, innovative techniques and unique and unmistakable style. Original collections, in limited editions, were produced in collaboration with world-famous chefs such as Davide Oldani, Alain Ducasse, Filippo La Mantia and Emanuele Mazzella.

Melogranoblu, a Bergamo company founded in 1997 with Ermanno Rocchi and Massimo Crema, is an ambassador of Made In Italy quality and design in the world of interior lighting. Light takes shape in hand-blown and crafted glass to give life to luminous creations for residential spaces and for genuine installations of architectural and contract projects. Lighting scenes and emotions that traverse the glass, customized projects to meet every need of the customer.

Da A finds its origins in Lecce in 2014 within Alcar Industrie, a leader in the metal-mechanical sector. Specialized in metalworking, Da A creates refined and exclusive indoor-outdoor furniture defined by innovative finishes made of natural ingredients such as lapis lazuli, red cinnabar, and brass. These finishes complement and enhance the masterful transformation of high-quality materials, among which full-grain leather, hand-woven technical cords, and fine fabrics.

Since the ‘80s, Luisa Beccaria’s aesthetic has evolved through her haute-couture collections. In the ‘90s, as her dresses graced catwalks worldwide, she developed a passion for interior design during renovations of the family castle Feudo del Castelluccio in Sicily, capturing the essence of her lifestyle. Creativity, lustrous fabrics, and high quality define her international brand, releasing ready-to-wear lines since 2001 admired by it-girls and celebrities. Her eldest daughter Lucilla joined the brand's artistic direction in 2009, merging Sicilian and Milanese influences.

Established in 1964 by Alfonso and Davide Pendezza, Fas Pendezza is a manufacturing company located in Villa d’Ogna (Bergamo) specialized in-game tables and accessories. Marked by a distinctive style and outstanding craftsmanship, each production step is carefully followed down to the smallest detail to ensure excellence, from the choice of sustainable materials and non-toxic finishes to periodic quality inspections. The leading label in gaming-rooms worldwide and the most important international competitions, FAS Pendezza exports to 40 countries worldwide.

Altek Italia Design is a Venetian company dedicated to the design and development of innovative and original products for the furnishing of all environments. Since 1920, the company has worked in the strictly Made in Italy design sector, backed by experience, skills and four generations of success. A solid international reputation has led Altek Italia Design to work with over 40 countries worldwide. Due to sound professionalism and extensive experience, the company has a unique ability to create products tailored to its customers’ requirements.

It was 2015 when GioBagnara, a famous interior design company for yachts and jets, acquired Rudi Rabitti, historic brand producing leather accessories for the home. Since 2017, Giobagnara has created Rabitti 1969 and RUDI, two brands that stand out, respectively, for the manufacturing of products in real leather and recycled leather. From 2019, with the creative direction of Simone Fanciullacci, Italian designer, the company follows a more decorative approach and one that is more attentive to the raising of ecological awareness.

Venice Factory is a Venetian brand that was born of the creative complicity of two sisters, Martina and Eliana Gerotto, who combined their passion for decorative arts and interior decoration with local materials. Murano glass, marbled paper, and lace fabrics have been reinterpreted in the 100% Made in Venice collections. Among the various contemporary projects, two noteworthy collections stand out that result from the felicitous encounter with master glassmaker, Gianni Seguso: Reticelle and Strambotti.

Arcucci was founded in 1981, in the heart of Tuscany, via the passion and entrepreneurial design of its founder, Giuseppe Arcucci. Specializing in the production and distribution of items for the kitchen and home, the company launched an effective marketing strategy in the 90s that led to the success of the brand throughout Europe. In the year 2000, Arcucci also became "publisher" of the St. Claire brand, with glass and porcelain collections made in Europe, and in 2010 of Arcucci Home, with strictly made in Italy products.

A worldwide renowned brand of luxury interior design, Living Couture, is the prestigious creation of Gianpiero Pansitta. Following every step in the manufacturing process with exceptional care for detail, it collaborates with designers to furnish private and contract interiors alike, with its timeless sophistication and extraordinary crafting mastery.

Chiara Ravaioli is a spatial designer based in Ravenna, Italy. Recently graduated from the University of the Arts of London in 2016, she now is a curator of exhibition spaces such as the Cantine di Palazzo Rava and festivals such as the Sottotraccia, and even serves as a guest lecturer in Product Design at the University of Bologna. Specialized in material research and the latest generation of 3D-printing technologies, she creates unique, contemporary objects made of organic materials such as resin and hemp, thereby integrating industrial and agricultural processes.

An intimate and creative approach to glass unites the Micheluzzi family. Elena and Margherita Micheluzzi, daughters of renowned Venetian glass artist Massimo Micheluzzi, established their Venice-based glass manufacturing company offering homeware pieces defined by reinterpretations of glass silhouettes enriched by mesmerizing accents made using the cold-cutting technique. Carefully mouth-blown by Murano master glass artisans, each object brims with the unmistakable charm that effortlessly suits both functional and decorative purposes.

For almost one hundred years, the Enrico Pellizzoni brand has been offering Made in Italy leather and hide furniture items on the international market. Furniture, chairs, and armchairs made according to the Italian artisan tradition, combining quality and design with a mark of eco-sustainability. Enrico Pellizzoni is part of the Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium and uses plant extracts in the leather tanning of all products. The brand can be found all over the world, with widespread distribution in Europe and in the US with the Pellizzoni USA brand.

Born in Muscletto di Codroipo near Udine, Friulian designer Stefano Mursia boasts thirty years of experience as a Heritage Restoration Specialist. His passion for luxury brands such as Riva and Ferrari inspired him to design exclusive pieces reminiscent of 60s glamorous boating atmospheres that stand out for their intense evocative power. His products are handcrafted using cutting-edge materials and techniques specific to the automotive and nautical sectors, paying homage to Aquarama, Florida, and California as true objects "d’affection".

Terrida was established in the seventies in Venice when founders Anna and Sergio Terrida commenced with the handcrafted production of high-quality leather goods: travel bags, suitcases, sports bags, golf bags. In 1985, the management of the family business passed onto their children, Pierluigi and Monica, who expanded the product range. Tradition now meets modern technology with luxury casual products that are timeless, made with excellent materials and are 100% Made in Italy production.

Architect and illustrator Consuelo Coti graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano and continued her studies at the Faculdade de Coimbra in Portugal under the mentorship of renowned urban architect Alvaro Siza. She subsequently moved to Paris to work in interior design for Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, one of the 21st-century innovators in architecture and design. In 2016, she founded ConsueloCIllustrations, a Milan-based interior design firm specialized in home decor objects created with a mix of artisan and digital illustration techniques.

Originally established in 1967 as a woodturning workshop, A.R. Arredamenti was bought and expanded in 1986 by two master artisans working there, modernizing it and pairing up with a team of renowned designers. Boasting more than 40 years of expertise, A.R.Arredamenti creates bespoke, luxurious pieces of classical inspiration that merge tradition with innovation for an increasingly demanding clientele with renewed enthusiasm and love for woodwork.

Milanese architect and designer, Andrea Maestri offers art pieces and furniture for museums and exhibitions; his collections have been exhibited at the Triennale Museum in Milan. Eccentric objects and dreamlike spaces are characterized by meticulous attention to detail and his use of unusual materials. Each of Maestri’s works of talent and creativity is the result of intense research that seeks to merge and combine tradition and innovation.

The Chiarugi company was founded in 1952, in Florence, and specializes in the production of Pepper Mills, Salt Mills and Herb & Spice Mills. The products, which still today are made within the Florentine company, represent a perfect mix between tradition and innovation. The antique style meets modern design with the use of new technologies. The heart of Chiarugi resides in the Pepper Mill, a symbol of Italian culture on the table. A Made in Italy product that resembles a true piece of design, value, and prestige.

From Milan to Paris: Francesca Colombo was trained as a fashion designer working for the most prestigious brands in the industry. In Spain, she approached the world of decorating and interior design and decided to return to Milan, her hometown, to launch a consulting firm and her brand of plates, wallpapers and textiles. Her style is characterized by unusual color combinations, attention to detail and her search for innovation.