The Artisans

Artist-artisan Daniela Poletti started Vetrofuso in 1992, after studying with German and American master artisans. Since its creation, this company has collaborated with world-famous brands, hotels, and restaurants, bringing to life Poletti’s magnificent creations. Mixing ancient glassmaking techniques and a modern spirit of research and experimentation, these pieces link past and future together, creating innovative design and unique color combinations.

Established in 1976 in the northeastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, La Cividina makes furniture pieces that are a perfect mix of functionality and aesthetic. Their distinctive designs, the use of artisanal methods and modern technologies, and the fine materials selected produce pieces that are timeless and long lasting. This brand has always had a special care for the global and local environment and is careful to use sustainable materials and techniques and to collaborate with local artisans whose expertise enriches these creations in every step of production.

Silvio Piattelli comes from a home furnishing and lighting background and is proficient in a multitude of medias like glass, marble, wood and ceramics. He has worked on projects with countless prestigious companies, designing at first universal hardware and then moving to more complex and innovative lighting fixtures. Two years ago, Silvio released his first solo collection, the Alchemist collection, specializing in fixtures that use glass and metals to diffuse light producing interesting reflections and retractions, and luxuriously illuminating spaces.

Larghevedute is based in Milan and has over 20 years of experience in crafting wallpaper hand-painted on paper or cotton canvas with unique designs that can be customized. The subjects, featuring both natural and abstract themes, are inspired by the superb centuries-old Italian drawing and painting tradition. The skilled artisans who make these exquisite pieces are passionate about their work and are constantly guided by a need for excellence, showing a deep knowledge of the materials they work with.

Alessio Elli is a designer and artist with a passion for glass and its many creative opportunities. After studying traditional techniques, Elli explored the digital direct printing technique, thanks to which he has developed his own unique and modern style. His pieces are characterized by a distinctive balance of shapes, light, and transparency and give natural accents to the environment they are placed in. Elli’s works have been shown in Italy and the United States. It has been awarded the prize "America Innovazione" assigned by the prestigious Fondazione Italia USA.

In 1970, Alberto Pinetti and his wife Ezia, founded a design and architecture atelier in Bergamo where they created sophisticated furniture for their home. In 1983 Pinetti became a company that, with the help of their two architect sons, Andrea and Lorenzo, opened up the family creations to a global market. These pieces, characterized by exquisite artisanal craftsmanship and constant research, can be seen in the most exclusive homes and boutique hotels in the world and received international awards, among which are Design Plus and Wallpaper Design.

Giuliano Tincani is an environmentalist, a designer, and an artisan on top of being the founder of the global lifestyle brand Tincani, manufacturing and distributing elegant home accessories and specializing in one-of-a-kind objects and customized pieces, each one designed and hand-crafted by Giuliano. Tincani pieces possess a particular refinement and sophistication and their extraordinary signature of placing natural minerals and lustrous metals side by side is unparalleled.

Bertrando di Renzo created Les Ottomans because of his love for Turkey, which he has explored extensively over the span of many years. The result is an exquisite home collection in which east and west, tradition and innovation come together. These sophisticated pillows, carpets and plates are both functional and elegantly decorative making a home warm and unique, thanks to their bright colors, their precious exotic fabrics and their rich textures. Our customers favorites: plates, cushions.

Lorenzo Franceschinis, born in Friuli in the north east of Italy, believes in genuine craftsmanship and has a passion for woodworking. After several years spent abroad, Franceschinis returned to his homeland in 2010. There he began to construct simple shapes, seeking for an opening through the soul of wood with which he creates a dialogue, breaching through traditional techniques, navigating through the material’s secrets and creating unique pieces that are a celebration of nature and art.

Inside the Tamborrino workshop, a unique aesthetic and design sensibility are expressed, taking inspiration from the simplicity and linearity that has characterized Italian design since the 50s. Their signature use of steel to create delicate furniture brings solidity, stability and lightness to interior design. Since their first laboratory opened in 1957, the company has expanded, mixing elements of industrial architecture with fine home décor creating distinctive collections praised for their dynamic and innovative ways of designing and manufacturing metal objects.

Albedo, stemming from the Latin albus, meaning white, refers to the relationship between an object and reflected light. Established in 2016 by a duo of professionals in the furniture industry, this brand has been operating on the belief in the Italian design ability to captivate an international audience ever since. These unique collections are inspired by light and shadows and their effects on varied surfaces. Each and every handcrafted piece bears a striking personality, descending from a culture of craftsmanship characteristic of the “Made in Italy”.

Aldo Morelato started “Casa Rossa” just south of Verona in the last century, specializing in the crafting of exquisite artistic furniture. Nowadays, these pieces reflect the family’s experience and the passion that the Morelato master craftsmen put in each piece designed by world-renowned architects and designers. The balance between tradition and innovation creates contemporary pieces that are works of art, made with the finest materials and using artisanal methods in every step of creation.

This brand based in Tuscany specializes in creating and crafting lights for hotels, cruise ships, restaurants, and stores. Thanks to the collaboration with international designers and the artisanal methods of production, Lumis creates exquisite pieces and warm and sophisticated atmospheres. Passion for lighting, attention to detail, and the unique and customized experience that Lumis offers bring Tuscan traditions and new technology together.

Rometti Ceramics was founded in 1927 in Umbertide by master ceramist Settimio Rometti and his nephews Aspromonte Rometti and Dante Baldelli, during the avant-garde cultural fervor of the 20th century. The brand creates eclectic and timeless works of art, blending cultural symbolism, functionality, and design. In 2012, the manufactory was acquired by art and beauty entrepreneur Massimo Monini, supported by artistic director Jean-Christophe Clair. It embodies a superb balance between contemporary vision and artistic and artisanal heritage.

Rosaria Rattin studied architecture in Venice and then attended Marie Ruckié’s fashion classes in Paris. After several years working for world renowned fashion companies, she started Kose, rediscovering the charm of old crafts in the third millennium. This collection is entirely made by hand according to ancient techniques and features one-of-a-kind ethereal pieces characterized by pure and essential lines and a sophisticated design.

Monica Freitas Geronimi graduated in Architecture in Rio de Janeiro and in Architecture with an orientation towards Product Design in Politecnico di Milano and now works between Milan, with her brand MG12, and Brazil as the art director of the company Punto. With MG12, Geromini creates innovative pieces for design lovers, crafted by expert artisans who work with natural and eco-friendly materials. Highly customizable, her objects are designed to respond to the needs of private clients, along with hotels and spas.

Pierfrancesco Solimene comes from a family of master potters from the ceramic town of Vietri by the Amalfi Coast, dating back from the legendary figure of his great grand father Vincenzo. Continuing the tradition of hand-working the clay and glazing it according to ancient techniques, Solimene crafts one-of-a-kind, deliberately irregular bottles, bowls, and dishes that poetically evoke the simplicity of a lost time while bearing a contemporary essentiality that make them timeless.

For generations, Chelini has been known for the high quality of their luxury furniture creations. The company was originally founded in 1892 in Santo Spirito in Florence, inspired by the rich culture of their surroundings; and now operates in Scandicci, just outside Florence. Classical culture and Tuscan traditions are at the heart of Chelini design philosophies, only refined and enhanced by clever creativity. They take pride in being able to suit the needs of their customers therefore taking requests and producing handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, and valuable creations.

Roberto Falocci created Blueside in Perugia, following the tradition started by his father Luigi and their family business, Steroglass, international leader in the production of scientific tools in glass. Blueside was born in 2009 out of love for design and good food and its glass pieces are mouth-blown and hand-made by master artisans who devote themselves to this ancient and now rare craft. These one-of-a-kind objects are created in collaboration with talented international designers and are a celebration of minimalism while also capable of producing powerful emotions.

An independent designer based in Milano, Serena Confalonieri was born in 1980 and obtained a Master Degree in Interior Design. She started her career working in architecture and design firms in Milano, Barcelona, and Berlin. Her works on product, graphic and textile projects have been featured in important publications and exhibitions worldwide, earning her prizes such as special mentions at the Young&Design Awards 2014 and at the German Design Awards 2016. Her attention to texture makes her pieces sophisticated and contemporary, with a timeless allure.