The Artisans

Domingo Salotti was founded in 1973 in Pesaro by a group of master carpenters and upholsterers. Over the years, the technical and stylistic skills of young professionals have contributed to the company’s leading position in the manufacture of exclusive sofas and armchairs in contemporary and classic styles. Domingo Salotti combines four decades of experience in artisan techniques with a rich knowledge of raw materials and is particularly renowned in the “horeca” sector (hotel, restaurant, and coffee-bar) for its top quality, high versatility, and dynamic style.

Driven by a passion for silver, Angelo Schiavon founded his eponymous company in 1957 in Treviso, following a long apprenticeship in local silversmith's workshops. From fine silver cutlery to artistic pieces, Schiavon produces works of the finest craftsmanship, where classic motifs and modern designs are created by master silversmiths using age-old artistic techniques, namely chasing, repoussè, engraving, and fretwork to capture the luster and timeless elegance of silver

Cerasarda was founded by Prince Karim Aga Khan and established in Olbia in 1963 as “la Ceramica Della Costa Smeralda”. Since its inception, Cerasarda has distinguished itself for the exquisite work of local craftsmen whose vibrant enamel colors and refined decorations evoke the iconic landscape of Sardinia's Emerald Coast. Part of the Romani group since 2002, Cerasarda interprets the richness of Mediterranean culture and nature through a sophisticated and homogeneous aesthetic rendered with natural materials and a mix of traditional and innovative methods.

Established in 2007 in Milan by Andrea Barra, atelier [1+2=8] started as a creative hub where young designers and craftsmen could meet to create contemporary home décor accessories. After celebrating the brand’s 10th anniversary, the studio moved to the vibrant neighborhood of Isola and under the guidance of Andrea Barra started working with external collaborators to produce in-house sculptural lighting fixtures of refined industrial flair, striking a perfect balance between art and architecture.

Driven by a lifelong creative passion, Paola Caselli lives and works in Florence where she produces exclusive, hand-painted porcelain plates made using the underglaze technique. The inspiration for her delicate watercolor creations draws from classic books by European botanical illustrators, notably Italian artist Maria Rita Stirpe. Fine porcelain serves as her ideal canvas to hand-transfer her original sketches before setting the vibrant colors with a second firing and an enamel coating.

Aiardini is a Naples-based lighting firm established in the late 1990s specialized in handmade chandeliers and lighting solutions for both modern and traditional interiors. All pieces are meticulously crafted with an artistic attention to detail and high-quality materials, notably mouth-blown Venetian glass and Swarovski crystals. Aiardini brings together the technical know-how of architecture with the limitless versatility of glassmaking to reveal refined works of functional decor. Bespoke pieces and customizations are available to suit customers’ vision and decor needs.

Founded in 2010 by designer Gianluca Marcon, GAM-HOME is an interior furniture brand specialized in patterned upholstery. GAM-HOME creates a range of interior accent pieces, from tables and consoles to chairs and benches that boast a distinctly modern character and technical know-how of its master artisans. This brand provides customizations and removable covers to serve each client's decorative and maintenance needs.

Born in Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Davide Medri is renowned for his masterful approach to glass mosaic art. In 1997, he established his eponymous brand with glass mosaic mirrors as the central elements of his sculptural and design creations. Over the past 10 years, his works have received acclaim by architects and interior designers worldwide for their deft craftsmanship, as each glass piece is cut and fixed by hand. Medri also creates furniture, floor and wall lamps, and sculptural pieces, using iron, stainless steel, and his trademark glass mosaics.

Established in Siena in 1963, the Arnolfo di Cambio brand keeps traditional Italian craftsmanship alive with its dynamic, hand-blown crystal creations. The knowledge of the Tuscan glassmaking masters of Colle Val d’Elsa is evident in these superb objects that combine traditional methods and the modern vision of prestigious designers that collaborate with the brand. The resulting collections captivate all the senses and bring to life the genius of Cini Boeri, Ettore Sottsass, Michele De Lucchi, and many more.

First established in Venice in the 1930s and later moved to Florence, the Boralevi Gallery has become an international leader in carpet production thanks to the passion of three Boralevi generations. Today, Daniele Boralevi infuses the brand with renewed energy through collaborations with renowned architects and decorators to create hand-knotted custom-made carpets. The collections vary to include modern and traditional patterns to complement fine homes.

Deeply rooted in Sardinian traditions, AV Metal was established in Sarule (Nuoro) in 2009 by brothers Alessio and Antonello Vilia out of a desire to preserve the ancient metalworking craft handed down in their family for generations. Their artistic objects, furnishings, and architectural elements are handcrafted using the wrought iron technique and combine traditional metalworking methods with modern precision technologies. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor decors, AV Metal pieces balance functionality with distinctive designs marked by passion and attention to detail.

Geminiano Cozzi Venezia 1765 is a historic, 18th-century Venetian brand specialized in fine porcelains renowned for their craftsmanship and unparalleled sophistication. Founder Geminiano Cozzi was a visionary who recognized the value of porcelain accented with innovative motifs, thus designing an array of patterns still showcased more than two centuries later. The brand was re-launched by entrepreneur Antonio Tognana and its pieces are sought-after by famous collectors and world-renowned auction houses like Sotheby's, Christie's and Pandolfini.

Chapel was founded in 2015 by Marie-Charlotte Bassi, a self-taught designer born in Paris, and Neapolitan artist Diego Petroso, who learned the ropes in his family-run woodworking business. This brand balances art and design, specializing in furniture entirely handcrafted in the Falegnameria Petroso workshop founded in Naples in 1968. The bold aesthetic of these pieces combine geometric volumes and vibrant colors, infusing a dynamic and timeless quality into a contemporary home.

Self-taught sculptor Alessandro Rametta founded La Fucina di Efesto (Hephaestus’ Forge) in Milan in 1997. Guided by a pioneering approach to the art of metalworking, Rametta has always been devoted to exploring creative applications of this expressive material, using new sculptural and pictorial techniques to shape this expressive material. His creations come to life with the contribution of designer Andrea Capriotti and the entire workshop team and stand out for their exquisite balance of art, design, and architecture.

Mario Sambuco established his eponymous brand at the end of the 1950s, following the footsteps of his father Luigi who has a deep knowledge of Deruta-style ceramics. Since the ‘80s, Mario’s sons Lucio and Luca took up the family business, creating new designs thanks to constant research and experimenting with precious finishes such as gold, silver, and platinum. Sambuco keeps alive traditional techniques by rigorously maintaining handcraftsmanship at the core of production, receiving the prestigious Primo Concorso tra Ceramisti in Deruta prize in 1991.

Born in Torino and living in Firenze, Daniele Nannini has been an illustrator and author of many children books published in Italy and abroad, particularly dedicated to projects involving visual creations. In recent years, he has started painting and sculpting life-like ceramic objects that possess an expressive, eclectic quality. Focusing on the connection between man and nature, Nannini’s subjects create an idyllic landscape without the human element prevailing over nature, rendered with powerful and elegant volumes.

Mauro Varotti is the owner of his eponymous furniture firm specialized in marquetry and exquisite inlaid works located in Rimini, a historic town along the Adriatic coast. Varotti’s tremendous passion for his job gives life to his creations, unique objects of art that take center stage in any refined home. He established the artistic brand Intarsia after meeting with antique art and jewelry dealer Massimo Giorgi, who owns a gallery in the nearby town of Cattolica.

Based in Ravenna, ROU Materiaal is a furniture firm established in 2013 by Marzia De Lorenzi and Monica Cortesi, artists who share a strong passion for art, design, and the city of Paris. The firm’s name derives from Afrikaans meaning “raw material”, highlighting the brand’s distinctive style that connects "primitive" materials to a deep study of contemporary shapes and textures using resins, acrylics, stucco, and cement. Their sculpture-tables and hand-painted fabrics are manufactured in Italy from salvaged woods of century-old trees that find new life in a modern home.

Michela Nardin founded MNMVenezia in 2017 after an illustrious career as an artist in Rome and Venice. Drawn to the unconventional and bestowed with an artistic spirit, Nardin pursued various art forms. She moved to Venice over 24 years ago and fell in love with the city’s glass and mosaics tradition: there, she perfected her artistic knowledge with the help of master craftsmen. Using glass from the historic Orsoni Furnace, she crafts mosaics in small collections inspired by different passions, exploring places and stories in a unique, refreshing, and personal way.

Cube3 is a dynamic artisan company founded by Michele Salvato who works closely with a team of young designers to offer innovative design solutions that combine tradition and modernity with uncompromising quality and attention to detail. Cube3’s contemporary products integrate new technology with essential forms and are finished by skilled artisans, revealing an effortless integration of craftsmanship and design that distinguishes the brand.