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.

Based in Macherio near Brianza, Didoni is a family-run business passionately dedicated to manufacturing precious and semi-precious stones. From the purchase of rough materials to the creation of each piece, every step of production is carried out in-house by a team of experts in partnership with renowned architects and designers. Since the mid-‘70s, Didoni has transformed the essential elegance of stones such as tiger’s eye, malachite, lapis lazuli, quartz, and amethyst into exquisite and personalized home décor objects and accessories.

Based in Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto region, Angela Di Folco graduated in Fine Arts following her childhood passion for painting and drawing. She has participated in numerous shows and competitions and had her first solo exhibition in the town of Nove, near Vicenza, renowned for its ceramic tradition. Inspired by this new medium, in 2015 she started a limited series of plates and since 2017 she has perfected the art of transferring her nature-inspired studies onto on porcelain and wood, showcasing expressionist sensibility and stunning attention to detail.

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.

In 1949, in the heart of Florence, Agresti’s artisans began creating unique handcrafted strongboxes, sophisticated cabinets, and other fine wooden furniture. Today, with the pillars of safety, elegance, and refinement in mind, designers and artisans are committed to preserving Florentine craftsmanship tradition in a modern manufacturing facility outside the city’s medieval walls. The various stages of creation and production are all performed within Agresti’s company and combine precious woods and metals in exclusive, luxurious designs.

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.

Muggiò CR Posate d’Autore is the artistic venture of Carmen Rigolon, established in the picturesque town of Muggiò (Brianza) located in the northern region of Lombardy. Characterized by a diligent and meticulous production process, each utensil is entirely handcrafted using 18/10 stainless steel by artisans who creatively combine light, color, and high-quality materials to infuse an original touch to traditional table settings. The brand utilizes stainless steel, colored glass, murrine, and precious crystals to bring each piece to life.

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.

Giacomo Pinti established his first chromed-brass flatware and cutlery workshop in 1929 in Lumezzane, Val Trompia, a valley near Brescia in northern Italy renowned for its mineral veins since antiquity. A leader in flatware and cutlery production, the company became an important manufacturer of stainless-steel flatware and cookware in the 50s, later introducing pots and pans and a new location in Sarezzo. The third generation of the Pinti family has expanded the collections and streamlined production processes to create pieces that balance modern aesthetics and tradition.

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.

For over fifty years, founder Carlo Turri and his daughter Rita have been making exquisite picture frames, panels, wood paneling, and inlaid furnishing objects of timeless elegance using natural wood. Based in Anagni, Tarsie Turri combines contemporary craftwork trends and Renaissance aesthetics using manual processing based on 15th-century Italian crafting techniques. The latest projects include collaborations with companies and designers of luxury furnishings that offer exclusive and customized solutions synonymous with elegance and prestige.