The Artisans

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.

Founded in Milan in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass and a group of visionary designers (including Martine Bedin, George J. Sowden, and Michele de Lucchi), Memphis redefined the design landscape with its radical, emotionally charged aesthetic. Rejecting functionalism, the collective introduced a bold visual language rich in symbolism and color. Over the years, its roster of creatives has expanded, but its mission remains unchanged: to create objects that evoke emotion and challenge conventions. Memphis pieces are now celebrated in major museums, from the Victoria & Albert Museum to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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.

Based in Tuscany, sisters Laura and Mariella Torri founded Softhouse in 1995. Distinctive for its use of natural materials and precious accessories, Softhouse creates unique furniture pieces defined by meticulous details, a rigorous interpretation of volumes, and an open-minded revisitation of traditional designs. A perfect balance of classic flair and modern style, Softhouse is known around the world for its exquisite craftsmanship and offers customizable options to answer the needs of its sophisticated clientele.

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 figurative 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.

Founded in 1984 by Enrico Baleri and Marilisa Decimo, Baleri Italia is based in Albano S. Alessandro in Bergamo. Recognizable for its iconic red rooster logo, Baleri is renowned internationally for its elegant functional furniture designs that combine rigorous forms with a classical-contemporary style. Baleri Italia has received many awards and recognitions for their work, notably the Compasso d’Oro in 1994 for Cartoons, a room divider that has been a permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art of New York since 2001.

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.

Biosofa creates furniture designed for a toxin-free, healthy living space, allergy-friendly. With a family legacy of seven generations of master artisans, they create luxury pieces that blend extreme comfort with durability without compromise. Using natural wood, latex and natural fabrics, each piece is designed for long-lasting beauty and well-being and can also be customised individually for a perfect fit. Biosofa leads the way in 100% natural furniture, combining tradition with responsibility.

Nodus is a company based in Varedo, near Monza, that produces exclusive rugs designed by innovative artists from around the world. Nodus uses selected materials and employs hand-picked artisans to create captivating rugs marked by unconventional designs with dynamic and organic shapes. With a collection of over 50 rugs, each piece is a work of art, entirely hand-woven, made to order, and customized per client’s specifications. Nodus prides itself on a moral production practice that provides fair work conditions and compensation.

Creator of the iconic Tripolina and Director’s chairs, Telami is an Italian company specialized in exclusive handmade furniture and accessories that blend fashion and design. Telami has revitalized its artistic legacy by adapting these original designs to a contemporary style, introducing new products crafted by master artisans. Fully customizable in endless combinations of fabric textures and colors, all Telami products use premium-quality materials: Italian fabrics, top-quality vegetable-tanned leather from Tuscany, and selected woods with outstanding and lasting quality.

A balanced combination of tradition and innovation is the trademark of Exto, a Brianza-based company founded by Andrea Galimberti in 2018. Exto is specialized in the creation of timeless, sophisticated pieces that boast an heirloom quality, the designs arising from meticulous attention to detail, technological know-how, and an eye for functionality. The strength of the brand lies in the personalization of materials - metals, prized woods combined with cowhide, parchment, raw iron and polished steel - making each piece unique and treasured.

Elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, Possoni Illuminazione is an interior lighting family business founded in 1963 in Nova Milanese. Renowned both nationally and internationally for its sophisticated chandeliers, lamps, and wall fixtures, Possoni has a meticulous production process that combines traditional handcrafting with innovative machinery to create highly intricate pieces down to the last detail. A high degree of flexibility and readiness in finding the solutions that best suit the needs of a wide customer base is another key trait of Possoni Illuminazione.

Stefano Gerini is an eponymous interior design workshop based in the historic heart of Florence. Founded in 1980 by Stefano and Anna Gerini, the brand draws inspiration from the architectural grandeur of Florentine basilicas, creating furniture, decorative panels, and accent pieces. Gerini uses repurposed wood, salvaged and reimagined with novel decorative elements. Gerini uses traditional Florentine lacquers and waxes to give each piece a distinctive appearance and charm that harmoniously integrates into any decor.

Established in the 1930s by Ernesto Spini in the heart of Florence, this eponymous brand embodies traditional Florentine hand-craftsmanship. Ernesto began his career as a sculptor and later specialized in woodcarving, two mediums that remain the specialty of this family-run business, now at its third generation. In the workshop in Scandicci, by Florence, Spini’s creatives and artisans constantly experiment while also maintaining a strong link with the past, making high-quality home décor and furniture pieces.

Established in 2017, OliveLab is a manufacturing and consulting firm with a mission to create innovative and technology-driven lighting solutions for contemporary living. OliveLab views light as a fundamental resource that can be revealed through creative design and novel aesthetics: their resulting poetic yet functional style is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail, materials, and crafting processes.

Domenico Mula founded DOM Edizioni guided by his passion for interior design. The products from the Collection express purity of form, attention to detail, and innovation in a combination that is luxurious and timeless. Each object is crafted in Italy by expert artisans and boasts a unique quality that is never banal, imbuing character into an elegant home or commercial space.

Missoni is a luxury lifestyle brand founded in 1953 by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni. A promoter of a lively and optimistic look -where the use of colour and geometrical patterns convey an unmistakable style found in a wide range of products and projects, including the RTW collections for men and women, sportswear, beachwear, textile and leather accessories, in addition to home furniture -today Missoni interprets the human values of sustainability, inclusiveness, and respect for diversity that were ingrained in the company by the founders of the brand.

CosmoTre is a young and dynamic company specialized in lightings and furnishing objects for hotels, yachts, commercial spaces, and residences. Each product can be adapted to the customer's specific needs. By working in tandem with architects and decorators its craftsmen find the most suitable solution for any interior requirement. CosmoTre products represent the highest quality standard in this sector: a selection of high-quality materials and attention to detail assure a first-class production, which stands us out in Italy and worldwide for its outstanding quality.

In 1818 the Duchess Maria Beatrice d’Este granted the Vanelli family the right to excavate Carrara marble. Since then, the Vanelli quarries have been providing marble for the most important European capitals and Fiammetta Vanelli has inherited this extraordinary heritage. Her exquisite taste shapes the precious stone into delicate shapes, combining the thousand-year old Italian artisan tradition with the most advanced technologies to create unique and sophisticated pieces.

Combining innovative technologies and traditional Italian craftsmanship, Teckell infuses soul into ordinary objects, creating bold and sophisticated home décor pieces and gaming tables. Thanks to constant research and effective teamwork between designers and craftsmen, Teckell creates pieces for a lively home that are functional objects, while boasting stunning designs infused with elegance and modern attitude.