The Artisans

Born in Pordenone in 1965, Paola Paronetto has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of ceramics, both as a medium and as an art form. Paronetto innovative interpretation of ancient clay-making is rooted in her experiences in Gubbio, Deruta, Faenza, Florence and Vicenza where she honed her craft. Her constant experimentation is driven by the beauty of nature and the simplicity of forms. Her most recent artistic endeavor is paper clay, a blend of paper pulp, natural fibers, and clay that results in a unique texture with a delicate and tactile quality.

Based in Pisa, Turelli Studio is an innovative atelier specialized in glass artwork whose designs revisit classical silhouettes with newfound charmand are entirely handmade by master craftsmen. Active in the artistic scene in Tuscany since the 1970s, Turelli is now an internationally renowned atelier, sought-after for its dynamic, creative environment and limitless artistic exploration. A family business led by second-generation Luca Turelli, the atelier enriches its traditional artistic techniques with innovative technologies and new collaborations to create unique works.

Established in 2016, Casa Canvas is an artistic space and community that seeks to blur the lines between art and design. Founder Thayse Viégas, a Brazilian artist, personally curates Casa Canvas’ distinct interior design style and showcases young artists distinguished for their wit and originality, whose projects in all mediums hold great aesthetic and functional value. Casa Canvas’ home-gallery is the ground floor of an 18th-century villa in the heart of Brianza, just outside Milan.

Mogg debuted at the Salone del Mobile in Milan 2012, showcasing designs marked by dynamism, versatility, and strong attention to detail. Founded by Nicola Galbiati, architect with a long-standing experience in interior design, Mogg's objects and home decor accessories are distinguished for their strong aesthetic and functional qualities. Inspired by the ideals of modern living, Mogg's iconic pieces are synonymous with quality, emerging from natural materials to strike the perfect balance between bold geometric patterns and expressive graphic lines.

After studying computer engineering and working for 15 years in several factories in Vicenza, in northern Italy, Nicola Tessari decided to dedicate his life to creating one-of-a-kind pieces. He turned his passion into a job and became a craftsman. These furniture pieces and home décor objects are designed to stand the test of time. Crafted with attention to detail and finished mainly using hand tool, each item boasts imperfections and unique signs that are the distinctive features of manual craftsmanship.

A family business whose story is woven in the fabric of Venice’s rich artistic history, the Bevilacqua’s presence in the textile world dates back to 1499. Founded by Luigi Bevilacqua in 1875, today the company is managed by brothers Rodolfo and Alberto Bevilacqua, who carry on the family business and tradition. Specialized in velvet textiles and damask Renaissance designs, Tessitura Bevilacqua preserves the ancient Venetian textile art to create unique fabrics, with individual details and color gradients,that infuse historical designs with a hint of modernity.

Arbaro is a young and dynamic carpentry based in Milan. Our concept of dynamic joinery ensures that we take care of the whole creative process: from the design of furniture to its manufacturing. Playfulness and mannerisms come together and blend in with our functional, down-to-earth style. We love the honesty of raw matter, but at the same time we are always on the lookout for new, versatile and durable materials. Wood is both the protagonist and the file rouge of our creations. Playing with surfaces, colours and textures is what makes them unique.

Epònimo was funded by Federico Carandini, former creative director of Cerruti Baleri. His furniture collections combine the splendor of the past with the prospect of the future and they are designed for a contemporary home that favors functional, comfortable, and elegant pieces. To create these unique pieces, Epònimo collaborates exclusively with local craftsmen through a production process that is largely handmade and always hand finished. The end result is a series of refined and timeless objects of functional décor.

Raised in Puglia, based in Milan, and citizen of the world, visionary designer Vito Nesta infuses history, memory and emotion into his singular interior design creations. Inspired by his extensive travels yet rooted in his cultural roots, Nesta creates evocative works of art that transport us to distant places from the comfort of our homes. The distinctive pieces in the Grand Tour collection transcend their decorative function, with classical themes and motifs interpreted in a contemporary aesthetic to capture a distinct moment or emotion in time.

Antonio Fuda founded his company in 1961, with headquarters in Siderno, southern Italy. Now managed by his three sons, Francesco, Giuseppe and Domenico, Fuda specializes in crafting marble, with complex projects that span from architecture to design to fashion. Combining masterful, traditional craftsmanship with the use of new technologies, Fuda creates timeless objects of functional décor. In 2017, it started collaborating with Joe Gentile and Fabrio Crippa of Studio Atelier Design Lab, creating minimalist lighting fixtures and tables for a contemporary home.

Based in Milan, MIDSUMMER MILANO specializes in luxury bedroom décor, notably mattresses, linens, pillows, throws and accessories. MIDSUMMER’s carefully curated aesthetic is rooted in timeless designs, high-quality materials, and skilled craftsmanship. Pieces are characterized by unparalleled craftsmanship and all-natural fabric, such as silk, cashmere, linen and wool. Skilled artisans craft these pieces with great care and customize them to ensure a unique sleeping experience that is distinguished for its comfort, style and elegance.

Barbara Abaterusso was born in a family of tailors and costume designers. Inspired by the baroque architecture of her father’s native Salento region and the cultivated world of her Venetian mother and grandmother, this artist experiments with unique combinations of materials to create superb pieces of art reminiscent of the embroidery work that the women in her family would gather to do when she was a girl. Her atelier in the heart of Rome is an ode to the memory of these two contrasting worlds, paternal and maternal, that both strongly inform her esthetic.

Architects Mauro Cazzaro and Antonella Maione founded Kanz Architetti studio in Venice, effortlessly combining architecture and interior design with product design. With careful attention to detail and an experimental approach, they create glass and ceramic pieces for the contemporary home. Collaborating with local craftsmen and combining tradition with innovation, Kanz creates precious objects that strike a balance between functionality and decoration.

In 1949, in Bovolone, a town near Verona, Severino Cantiero opened a workshop specialized in crafting luxury furniture with a classic design. Today, Cantiero is a brand competing with the biggest international companies in the field of refined cabinet making. Dedicated to superior quality and renowned for their innovative allure that reinterprets classic silhouettes, Cantiero’s timeless pieces feature finishes applied according to traditional methods, boasting natural colors and using only patented treatments.

Since 1977, Deodara has crafted exquisite furniture using traditional methods, creating stunning functional pieces of décor with simple silhouettes that are timeless and elegant. Made by expert craftsmen working exclusively with blockboard wood and solid wood, these objects reinvent classic designs with a contemporary flair. Deodara’s commitment to the environment is evident in drastically reducing waste by-products and using non-toxic, scent-free and water-based finishes.

Founded in 2010 by designer Paola Santilli, Piloh is an artistic concept that combines ancient handcrafting techniques and innovative forms and designs. Using nature as a guide, Piloh creates high-end pieces that reveal the intrinsic relationship between nature and art. Through thoughtful experimentation with shapes, materials, and textures, each piece explores the boundaries of art and design, transforming everyday objects into works of art with infinite potential.

Based in Milan, Malcusa specializes in the creation of luxury traditional and contemporary rugs. Under the masterful guidance of Brand Milano Tessuti, Malcusa has been able to thrive through partnerships with designers and artists around the world to create exceptional works of art. Their vision is rooted in design innovation, high-quality materials, and traditional hand craftsmanship. Following ancient hand-crafting techniques, southeast Asian customs and culture can harmoniously coexist with timeless Italian aesthetic and styles.

Fred&Juul is the brainchild of Italian architect Federico Minarelli and Dutch architect Julie Janssen. Inspired by the traditional customs and techniques of the local artisans they work with, each piece in their furniture line expresses their distinctive style and love of fine craftsmanship. Renowned for their deft use of solid materials, notably iron, brass and reclaimed oakwood, Fred&Juul bring their unique vision to life with the help of highly skilled artisans, each object entirely handmade in Tuscany.

Giberto Arrivabene was raised by strong female figures in Palazzo Papadopoli, Venice, surrounded by frescoes of Giambattista Tiepolo and other artists. The context in which he grew up had a great impact on his unique aesthetic sense. Love for glass and craftsmanship is at the heart of his work. Giberto creates each piece starting first with a watercolor sketch and then handing it to expert glass blowers carvers from the glass capital Murano. These true artists are entrusted with the difficult work of engraving designs of any kind.

“First came the egg!” Mario Bottiglieri was born in 1964 in Naples. After starting a degree in Architecture, he quit it to pursue his two major passions, design and Naples, in a more practical way. Expressive and conceptual, Bottiglieri is a well-established interior designer. Mario experiments with furniture and decorative objects blending Neapolitan traditions and a contemporary concepts and style. His work is now a reference when it comes to home décor, the EGG being the signature object of his artistic creations.