The Artisans

Ars Murano was founded in 1982 by glass masters Roberto Cammozzo, Elio Raffaeli and Renzo Vianello, whose early collaboration with artist Livio Seguso proved fundamental in developing the precision, purity, and elegance for which their pieces are known. Driven by expertise and passion, the glass-making factory specializes in both large and small abstract and modern sculptures certified by the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark. The atelier is known for reviving traditional methods and motifs, notably “aquarium” sculptures, and collaborating with international artists.

Based in Sernobi, Sardinia, OTQ is a woodworking atelier founded by Matteo Congiu specialized in cork-based interior design solutions. Congiu’s love of wood began at an early age thanks to the family business “Sud Legno”, a successful wood production company. During his Master in Digital Fabrication in Milan, Congiu explored the relationship between artisan techniques and new technologies. After his debut at the Salone del Mobile 2015, OTQ became a reality, transforming into the present-day atelier renowned for its bold Sardinian identity and culture of innovation.

Located in Treviso, Fisionarte is a diverse team of Italian designers and master craftsmen who create innovative, high-end lighting solutions that challenge the conventional conception of the industrial sector. Experience, savoir-faire, and passion unite the team, led by Creative Director Domenico Rinaldi. Each piece is entirely handcrafted, transforming fabrics, metals, and blown glass into timeless designs of unparalleled creativity and workmanship. Fisionarte works with customers to meet their needs and propose original ideas for residential and commercial decors.

Maronese’s story has its roots in the strong work ethic defining family-run furniture companies in the Pordenone area.In 1966, while the area was undergoing its industrial transition, Giovanni and Iginio Polesello founded the Maronese furniture factory alongside Bruno Billot and Angelo Copat. Growing competition and technological integration led Maronese to form the ATMAGroup in 1984 to strengthen its position on the international stage. This dynamic identity makes Maronese an outstanding success story of industrial furniture production with an artisan soul.

Based in Treviso, Cadore is a family-led company founded in 1969 specialized in the design and production of luxury furnishings for luxury residences and the hospitality sector. The brand's unique and bespoke designs embody a classic, handmade style that remains loyal to the company’s core values of excellence, commitment, and perseverance. Cadore has innovated throughout the years while never losing sight of their artisanal spirit, most recently implementing a sustainable production model.

Founded in 1956 by Rocco Ferri, Bari-based eponymous furniture company is renowned for its tailored pieces and innovation-driven design culture. Creative talents and detailed craftsmanship combined with technological know-how and a strong social-environmental responsibility are the hallmarks of Ferri’s production processes. No detail is overlooked by their expert craftsmen -from raw material sourcing and fabric selection to design and customization -to create Ferri’s modern and competitive products, made according to the highest canons of Italian artisan tradition.

Located in the heart of Naples’ Chiaia district, Spazio Materiæ is an interior design atelier co-founded in 2015 by architects Teresa Carnuccio and Stefano Santoro with the goal of proposing pieces by young, up-and-coming Italian designers alongside high-end furniture brands. The dynamic workshop is a stimulating environment for both innovative international designers and seasoned, iconic Italian and European designers. The first collection of limited edition pieces titled Materiæ Edizioni Napoli was showcased at the 2020 EDIT Napoli.

Mirei Monticelli is a Milan-based multidisciplinary designer and founder of Studiomirei, a project born in 2019 with the mission to create eco-conscious sustainable lighting and objects using industrial processes and traditional artisan techniques. The main material is Banaca fiber, cultivated from the Philippines and woven by a community of weavers in the province of Bicol. Born in the Philippines, Monticelli has a Masters degree in Design and Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and received the Salone Satellite for her Nebula lamp during Milan Design Week 2019.

Urban planner, architect, and designer Ennio Nonni was born in Faenza in 1954 where he directed urban design projects for over 30 years. Nonni cultivated his passion for design through his minimal and colorful vases and sculptures characterized by the "faience", glazed ceramic earthenware, combined with themes of futuristic cities, enigmatic but not unlikely architectural fantasies. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nonni directed two museums (MAP Institute and MUS.T) and introduced incentives for green construction, “biourbanism”, and contemporary art projects in 2019.

Fabio Pierantonio’s artistic vision embodies balance and the connection between man and nature. His extensive travels exposed him to the spirituality of the Aboriginal Australians and Native Americans, rooted in overcoming the alienation and anxieties of modern life by reconnecting with the natural world. His works are expressed through carefully selected organic materials that are combined to convey a harmony of shapes, colors and emotion. Pietrantonio lives between the Alps and the island of Sardinia, drawing inspiration from these two captivating environments.

Co-founded in 2017 by product designer Imma Matera and designer Tommaso Lucarini, Tipstudio is a multidisciplinary studio based in Florence renowned for product and graphic design. The brand is strongly connected to tradition and craftsmanship, focusing on an experimental approach in their use of material through research for forms to express what Matera and Lucarini call “the narrative and emotional power of an object”. Tipstudio collaborates with expert artisans, brands, and companies to create its handcrafted pieces and limited editions.

Architect Francesca Verardo cultivated her passion for ceramics by training with Italian and international master ceramists. She was inspired to open her own workshop after meeting English potter David Roberts, founder of the Naked Raku movement in Europe, in 2012. Her atelier opened a year later in Pordenone, where Verardo started producing contemporary raku ceramic jewelry in black and white with smoky tones. Her minimalist, geometric style is defined by monochrome surfaces combined with precious metals, finely hand-painted using traditional techniques.

Born and raised in Campania, designers Ilaria Spagnuolo and Pietro Petrillo are the art-directors of Keep Life®. The brand was inspired by the Southern Italian tradition of eating dried fruit and nuts at the end of the meal: Petrillo noticed how the emptied shells formed an irregular yet harmonious tapestry on the table and, in 2017, Keep Life® was born. The founder, Petrillo, developed and patented KL, a sustainable, bio-inspired material made of shells that are dried, ground, and glued together without chemical solvents. Every KL piece embodies the principles of continuity and harmony between man and Nature, marked by a distinct texture and scent.

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Angus Hampel is an award-winning painter and printmaker. With an unconventional background pursuing Classical Studies at Oxford and working as a journalist and editor, Hampel changed paths over two decades ago after passing by an art school in London. He moved to Tuscany, where he still lives and works, to study art at an atelier in Florence. Hampel’s paintings, etchings, and aquatints are studies in visual meditation and contemplation that convey a sense of wonder at the beauty of life, nature, and her amazing creations.

Venice is the inspiration behind SYLCOM’s lighting creations, each capturing the artistry of the mullioned windows, sculptures, stuccos, and molded cornices on churches and palazzos scattered across the city. Founded in the 1960s, the company is a leader in faithful reproductions of Venetian classics as well as contemporary collections designed in collaboration with national and international designers. Innovative LED technology is combined with centuries-old glass techniques to give life to unique masterpieces renowned for their beauty, efficiency, and functionality.

Spanish-born designer and architect Marta Benet moved to Italy in 2015 to study ceramics after graduating from the Universitat Politècnica de València. Her multidisciplinary training in fashion and design comes across in her contemporary aesthetic. Exploring natural materials with traditional techniques allows Benet to create textures and highlight imperfections rather than concealing them to engage all five senses. Benet creates all pieces - from ceramics to fabrics and limited-edition series - from her home studio in Asola, Mantova.

Established in 1895, Villevenete is a third-generation family business managed by the Gatti family. Focused initially on interior and furnishing design, Gatti family integrated Venetian tapestry traditions into the company’s interior design portfolio in 1998, soon becoming an international leader in furniture design renowned for its wealth of expertise and the unquestionable quality. In the hands of its master artisans, Villevenete’s exquisite collections merge modern forms with traditional materials.

UnoCashmere is a young brand specializing in bespoke luxury fabrics, standing out on the global market for its exceptional designs, artistry, and quality. Based in the heart of Brianza, the brand name captures the essence of its mission statement: create timeless products using the finest materials that defy the standardization of mass-production. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Simona Colombo, UnoCashmere has launched the "Just for you" Collection of hand-embroidered unique pieces that represents the perfect synthesis of customization and craftsmanship.

Founded in 1970 by Lanciotto Galeotti and now assisted by his son Andrea, the Original S.r.l. is specialized in chandeliers, wall lights, and table lamps crafted by skilled craftsmen in the Sesto Fiorentino workshop. Bronze castings made using the lost wax technique are combined with hand-engraved crystals, Carrara marble, and semi-precious stones to create unique products that radiate elegance and prestige with every detail. In recent years, the company has extended its production to a wide range of tableware, homeware and bathroom accessories

Set and costume designer Barbara Petrecca’s extensive experience in en plein air theatre productions is the inspiration behind her bold style and eclectic collections. The perfect marriage of scenography and interior design, the Camera delle meraviglioe and Notturno feature lighting pieces handmade of brass, graphite, plaster, resins, textile elements, and vintage furniture using a blend of theatre and tailoring techniques. Each piece tells a story, transforming interiors into suggestive theatrical settings with a dreamlike ambience.