The Artisans

Meroni and Colzani started out as two separate businesses specialized in furniture and upholstery since the ‘60s. As two third generation, family-run companies operating in the cabinet making district of Brianza near Milan, they eventually merged to unite their tradition and sartorial expertise into one brand. Meroni & Colzani use the finest wood, leather, and fabric coupled with the latest technologies to produce sophisticated modern pieces for the home.

Iconic glassmaking company Cappellin Venini &C. was founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappelin. Divided and renamed Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Venini in 1925, it soon became a well-recognized name in artistic glass production, reaching its golden age in the 1980s with important collaborations with distinguished artists, designers, and architects. Venini’s exquisite blown glass objects represent the perfect marriage between Murano’s tradition and original designs by artists like Alessandro Mendini, Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, and Carlo Scarpa, just to name a few. Our customers favorites: Venini vases, Venini table lamps.

In 1987, Maurizio Leo Placuzzi founded Sicis in Ravenna, a town where artistic mosaics have flourished since the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Each mosaic is made in Sicis’ workshop executed by the expert hands of a dedicated team of artisans, all graduates from the Ravenna Musive Art Academy. Inspired by ancient splendors and contemporary aesthetic, Sicis furniture is distinctive for its sophisticated finishes and precious fabrics reminiscent of mosaic patterns.

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.

Lo Decor is a luxury interior design firm established by Lorenza Briola in 2017, noted for its highly sophisticated aesthetic and meticulous production process. Central to the brand is a research and innovation ethos that is evident in all its pillows, from thread and color selection to the final motif design. All pieces are marked by simple versatility and charming hues that are easy to mix and match. Based in Carimate (Como), Lo Decor places their customers at the center of its creations, providing customizations that embody each vision and interior need.

Established in 1959, Illulian is a well-established luxury design brand renowned internationally for its commitment to craftsmanship. Currently, under the direction of Davis and Bendis Ronchetti Illulian, this family-run company creates works of art with a distinct heirloom quality. Their prestigious showroom, located in the heart of Milan’s fashionable “quadrilatero” district, has unique modern objects and examples of the in-house design studio pieces on display, rendered in full detail and customizable thanks to Ilullian’s team of skilled artisans.

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.

Born and raised in Varazze, Liguria, Simone Fanciullacci moved to Milan to pursue product design at the Politecnico University, making it his permanent home in 2008. After almost 10 years working in design studios, he founded an art consulting firm in 2017 and currently curates Edizione Limitata (“Limited Edition”), a collection that keeps traditional Italian craftsmanship alive with bold, functional objects perfect for modern homes. He received numerous accolades for his collaborations, notably the IF Design Award and a special mention for the prized Compasso d’Oro Award.

In 1968, Pietro Coco began working as a sculptor and wood engraver in a small workshop near Pisa. His sons Pietro, Enrico, and Giorgio Coco, together with Gianluigi Signorini and Mauro Salcioli, established their brand in 1973. Gifted with passion and perseverance, the skilled artisans at Signorini & Coco create furniture pieces that are unique works of art. The third generation - Mirko, Alessio, and Cecilia Coco, Daniele Salcioli, and Gianluca Busdraghi - combines the rich craftsmanship heritage passed down in their families with modern aesthetics and inspirations.

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.

Petri Firenze’s unique pieces are brought to life in the artisan workshop in San Casciano Val di Pesa, a town in the luscious hillside of the Chianti region. The company was founded by Simone Petri in 1991 and specializes in decorative objects that combine art with nature by incorporating shells, fossils, gemstones, corals, precious woods, and animal horns into the prized metals. The pieces are rendered timeless by the hands of the skilled artisans who utilize new and ancient techniques to enhance every delicate and meticulous detail.

Founded in 1978 in Cittadella, a medieval town in the Veneto region, Bragagnolo is a well-established name in the historic, Italian silversmith tradition. Committed to excellence, each piece is crafted by master silversmiths with aesthetic sensibility and passion to reveal refined creations distinguished by their combination of elegance and functionality. Innovative research and tradition are deeply interconnected in all Bragagnolo Argenti products characterized by timeless sophistication and a unique design.

Officina Ciani carries on the tradition of artistic wrought iron of the Ciani family started in 1939 by Bruno Ciani. Drawing from the passion and wealth of technical skills of this family business, experienced craftsmen at Officina Ciani enrich metals such as iron, bronze, steel, and brass with glass, crystal, marble, and textiles in customizable combinations. The resulting furniture and lighting creations are distinctive for their exquisite quality and dual indoor and outdoor use. All outdoor furnishing is made of stainless steel AISI 304 to give the best protection against atmospheric agents.

Sebastiano Bottos established his eponymous furniture brand in Pordenone, continuing a family tradition that began in the early 1900s. After completing his studies in Architecture at IUAV University in Venice, he participated in various international design competitions and exhibitions. His collections are characterized by a constant exploration and research of new designs and materials. Combining innovative processing techniques with expert craftsmanship, Bottos brings to life distinctive and intriguing objects that will illuminate a modern home.

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.

Atlasproject is a project born by the synergy between a thirty-year Italian craft experience and a very contemporary design. Designed by Massimiliano Giordano, the collection balances tradition and innovation. Entirely handcrafted in Campania, where the family company is based and the tradition of artisanality is still a deep value, these decorative pieces merge essential geometric shapes with the most surprising materials, textures, and colors.

Based in Monteroni di Lecce, Apulia, Barba Design was founded by carpenter Mattia Barba in 2015. Finding its roots in Barba’s family carpentry business, the brand is an expression of Mattia’s craftsmanship, respect for traditions, and a shared passion for “cementine”, the floors of ancient farmhouses. Along with the industrial designer Manuela Pelizzon, Barba Design asserts its distinctive aesthetic with its collections, marked by ancient colors and decorations that merge past and present in clean lines and strong character.

In the 1950s in the town of Rimini, Lodovico Cupioli began crafting his first "scagliola" inlaid works, soon joined by his brother Renzo in the family production of furniture distinguished for its artistic decorative inlays. This 16th-century art form lives on in the second generation artisans Luca and Sonia Cupioli, who bring a fresh approach by marrying contemporary inspiration with traditional aesthetic. Characterized by precious and unique textures, Cupioli’s pieces embody the highest craftsmanship standard and are enriched with gold, silver, brass, bronze, and copper.

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.

Established in 1958 in Murano, Venice by brothers Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, this brand combines the century-old craft of mouth-blown Murano glass with contemporary Italian design. Clean lines, modern decorations, and clear surfaces are the distinctive traits of Carlo Moretti’s creations, which embody the union of the two souls of this versatile material: solid and liquid. Catered for a clientele of fine art collectors, each Murano crystal piece is numbered and signed.