The Artisans

The contribution architect Leone Pecchioli and set designer Perla Gianni Falvo brought to the “Made in Sipario Social Cooperative” is captured in the Slow Tile project. Born in 2018 in Florence to create job opportunities for the disabled community while enhancing the importance of slowness when it comes to artisan pottery, the challenging aspect of dealing with the market is further fuel for the project, which embraces sustainability by avoiding surpluses. Slow Tile’s special artists see their efforts and creativity taking shape on one-of-a-kind, durable ceramic pieces.

High-end clock house, Meccaniche Orologi Milano is a collaborative workshop founded in 2016 by engineer, designer, and clockmaker Alessandro Rigotto. The embodiment of effortlessly modern, the brand’s pieces are meticulously made using high-quality materials and innovative methods while staying true to the craft’s artisan roots.

Matteo Pala’s spectacular rugs and carpets expertly balance tradition and innovation. Inspired by cultures with strong textile craftsmanship traditions such as Turkey, Nepal, India, and Morocco, Pala’s pieces interpret ancient traditions in a sleek modern key using materials carefully selected by the artists over years of research and exploration.

Passion for textiles runs in the veins of Caterina Quartana, a born-and-raised Sardinian from a family of textile designers. After graduating in Fashion Culture and Design at the University of Florence in 2003, she established her own brand marked by a synthesis of design and craftsmanship reflecting her sophisticated and meticulous personality. Her art ranges from designing and weaving fabrics to painting on textiles and pottery, all products she crafts exclusively with high-quality materials. Bespoke designs emphasize her exceptional artistic sensibilities for all decors.

A legacy established in 1830, Sahri is a historic luxury rugmaker that draws inspiration from Persian art and Tehran’s vibrant bazaars to create and source the finest quality rugs. A deep and passionate exploration of beauty passed down from generation to generation defines the family’s approach. Tradition and modernity marry in the innovative techniques and millenary materials showcased in each rug, a testament to the art of rugmaking and design in all their complexity.

Founded by designer Luca de Bona and photographer Massimiliano Tuveri, Belvedere is a luxury interior design firm that offers bespoke, artful furniture with a lavish and contemporary flair. Partnering with leading and renowned architects and designers worldwide, its collections are distinguished by an aesthetic that marries traditional crafting techniques, finishes, and prized materials with state-of-the-art technologies.

Neò was founded in 2007 when ceramist and designer Rosanna Contadini discovered an exciting new material: neoprene thread, a soft and flexible fiber that, when woven, creates silky and velvety pieces. Neò’s timeless contemporary designs are meticulously hand-knotted according to traditional techniques, woven into interior pieces, accessories, and jewelry fit for all decor styles. Neò pieces are on display in several museum stores and design shops worldwide.

Merging classic style, modern sophistication, and functionality, NC Design Group creates singular furniture items crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The atelier boasts collections such as the Crystal Panel and the Decor Frame that reveal a timeless aesthetic achieved using artisan and innovative techniques executed by a team of master craftsmen.

Galbiati Fratelli Company has been dedicated to producing exclusive furniture pieces since 1963. Master artisans blend traditional and leading-edge methods - from lost-wax casting to waterjet technology - to craft their signature collections. A small series of tables, mirrors, consoles, and chairs launched the brand in the ‘60s, while wrought iron and brass bed designs boomed between the ‘70s and ‘80s. Currently, the brand offers tailor-made pieces in a variety of styles sharing the same, unrivaled level of refinement.

Tullio Bolletta, the founder of timepiece manufacturer Lorenz, approached German designer Richard Sapper in 1959 to collaborate on a challenging project. Lorenz wanted to repurpose internal clock mechanisms made during the war for torpedoes into table clocks. After much trial and error, Sapper’s sleek design hid the bulky mechanisms in a cylindrical frame with a cut edge to sit on the table and added a clock face from a fighter jet. Known as the Lorenz Static, Sapper’s design was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1960. In 2017, Lorenz started producing Static table clocks once again.

Interior design brand Gufram is world-renowned for pushing the limits of industrial design. Founded in Turin in 1966, its non-conformist spirit is revealed in the playful furnishing items that incorporate technological innovation and experimentation into its artful furniture pieces. The marriage of artisanal craftsmanship and artistic avant-garde has led to the creation of some of its most iconic designs, such as the Bocca lips sofa, Pratone chaise lounge, Cactus hall tree and others which are currently on display in upscale homes and museums around the world.

Passion for artisanal luxury, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial spirit run in the veins of the Masolo family. Founded in 1956, the Giorgio Collection is specialized in luxury furniture with Art Deco and futuristic influences. Based in Seregno - in the heart of the renowned Brianza furniture district near Milan - the company is currently run by Fabio Masolo, who ensures the brand maintains its avant-garde spirit and ability to foresee trends. Entrepreneurial talent and artisan mastery are unmissable ingredients to this secret recipe.

Fluidity is Pietro Spoto’s artist trademark. A sculptor, visual artist and designer, Spoto is the founder and Creative Director of Studioliquido Milano, a workshop where his projects - ranging from product design to scenography - come to life. His original style synthesizes various references embedded with emotional, cultural, and environmental significance. Spoto has served as a creative consultant for Martin Margiela Maison, Fondazione Mudima, DOCVA Viafarini, and other international brands.

Design and fashion collide in La Manufacture, the brainchild of Robert Acouri who brought together designer Luca Nichetto and fashion consultant Milena Laquale to lead the brand. Distinguished by evocative, modern designs for indoor and outdoor decors, their collections feature renowned designers and studios like Oki Sato, Emma Boomkamp, Noé Duchaufour, and Marco Dessí among others to express their creative vision.

In the early 20th century, Brianza - once a district on the outskirts of Milan with strong agricultural roots - began to emerge as a hub for drawing and cabinet-making schools. To this day, Brianza is internationally renowned for being the heart of Italian furniture-making production, a tradition rooted in artisan know-how workshops wherein each piece is meticulously handcrafted. Brianza is where it all started for Andrea Colico, who started to craft his beloved and original chairs in a little space obtained from a courtyard in the small town of Cabiate in 1920.

Located in its historic Macherio headquarters only a few kilometers outside of Milan, Rivolta Carmignani has been producing prized linens for over 150 years. Now run by the fifth and sixth generations, the unrivaled quality of the yarns, the sartorial expertise, and the tailor-made optioning earned it international plaudit amongst exclusive hospitality contexts worldwide. Timeless class is its trademark, made possible thanks to the coexistence of artisan techniques, cutting-edge technologies, and traditional elements.

Founded in Biella, the capital of Italian luxury fabrics located in the foothills of the Alps, Alonpi is a worldwide leading Cashmere brand that merges the latest technology trends with century-old crafting techniques. Alfredo Magliola and Gian Pietro Tonel design luxurious home decor and ready-to-wear pieces marked by unparalleled quality and sophistication.

The brainchild of Giuliano Fois, Boonique is committed to crafting singular artisan bikes standing out for their exceptional performance and sleek aesthetic celebrating nature's perfect imperfections. Each bike is designed and handcrafted in a Sardinian workshop where no detail is left to chance and passion is infused into every piece. Exclusively employing first-rate cycling components, Boonique bikes reflect the mastery of the artisan behind them.

A first-rate linen atelier based in Tuscany, Verderoccia is world-renowned for its singular style and exceptional designs. Their stunning linens showcase Egyptian cotton that is deftly woven, finished, and embroidered in Italy by master artisans. Boasting over four generations of the Pratesi family’s artisan know-how, the brand is run by Gaia Leonori Pratesi and her children Athos and Margherita who work to keep their family legacy and traditions alive.

A sublime expression of elegance, Provasi creates magnificent furniture fashioned using first-rate materials and exceptional finishes. Founded in 1970 in Brianza by brothers Enrico, Paolo, Giovanni, and Roberto, it is a family-run business that draws inspiration from 18th- and 19th-century English and French classical furniture. Each piece by Provasi is a unique showcase of traditional craftsmanship, handmade by master artisans who create spectacular carvings and inlays, enhancing their works with stunning original allure.