The Artisans

Harnessing heritage techniques used by great Italian artisans, Estro Collezioni integrates smart technology, lighting, and life-enhancing touches with furniture crafted in the finest Italian-sourced materials. Founded by friends and collaborators Alla Tereshchuk and Paolo Ciacci, Estro Collezioni reflects their vision and passion for fine Italian furniture design and exceptional craftsmanship.

Art courses through the veins of born-and-bred Milanese Alice Corbetta. After pursuing painting at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, her career took off following a series of original engravings made for the “Lunaria'' book by writer Antonio Mercurio. In the ‘90s she gravitated towards textile design, collaborating with renowned brands in the fashion industry. After several years of curating rug collections, she moved to Tuscany in 2007 to conduct in-depth research on surface and matter. Her experimental pieces are showcased in public and private exhibitions and art galleries.

Transforming thermoplastic waste from SPA S.p.A. into singular light fixtures is the challenge sister-artist duo Carolina and Isabella Candelo decided to embrace with Dixpari. Their collections include a range of table, wall, and modular designs defined by various colors, shapes, and stylistic inspirations. Invisible threads of art and light intertwine in every lamp, where light is the means for emphasizing the beauty of our surroundings. Each striking piece celebrates the ethics of sustainability with its re-used materials while not compromising on exclusivity.

Based in Brooklyn, Miduny is the brainchild of Italian architect and product designer Alessandro Preda. In a small workshop in the Dumbo district, in 2010 Alessandro started to channel his avant-garde flair into his designs, experimenting with materials to create furniture that adapted to the fast pace of modern life without sacrificing style. Inspired by Brescia’s rich manufacturing tradition where Alessandro grew up, each piece is designed and prototyped in Brooklyn and handcrafted by a family of master artisans in Italy. Officially launched in 2018 at the ICFF of New York, Miduny combines tradition with innovation and top-rate materials from certified suppliers. Alessandro has a Master’s in Architecture from Harvard University.

Raffaella Bandera left a promising career in Economics in 2004 after setting her heart on art and craftsmanship. She began experimenting with resins and silicone rubbers and ultimately focused on pottery for the multi-sensory, tactile experience and versatility offered by the medium. What began as a passion project with one-off pieces and small limited series is now a lifestyle. Bandera’s fresh approach is reflected in the choice of different materials, revealing designs conceived with originality, beauty, and sustainability in mind.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Daniel Cavey moved to Tuscany in 2002, where he worked with landscape architect Tobias Bucher on ceramic architectural and sculptural projects in public and private gardens. The harmony of form and concept defines his artistic ethos, reflected in his approach to everything from kiln construction to glaze formulation. Acclaimed in art publications, his pieces are in the Keramikmuseum of Hohr-Grenzhausen, Germany and the Museu de Ceràmica de l'Alcora, Spain, among others. He has a BFA in Ceramics from Maryland Institute College of Art.

The creative vision of its founder sowed the seeds for Viganò & C. to become an internationally-acclaimed brand renowned for its one-off seating collections for domestic and contract spaces since 1961. Many original designs followed their iconic “armchair with a hole”, all always conceived to impeccably balance aesthetic and ergonomic quality. Located in the heart of the Brianza district, Viganò & C. produces top-rate designs satisfying the most demanding quality standards using a curated selection of prized raw materials such as wood, metals, and leather.

A sublime blend of the refined and versatile taste of Architect Michele Bönan with Tuscan manufacturing traditions, Michele Bönan Interiors was founded by Michele and his son Sky with the aim of reinterpreting classic and elegant interior design items. The brand is rooted in meticulous research of materials, particularly fibers and natural essences like raffia and bamboo root, as well as the inclusion of lavish precious elements, such as cashmere blankets, candles, and jewelry chests of first-rate quality featured in their newest collection.

Founded in 2020 by Giorgia Bartolini alongside art director Vincenzo Castellana, Orografie reinterprets centuries of Sicilian traditional craftsmanship in timeless and refined contemporary furnishing items. Fashioned of locally sourced wood, stone, and ceramics in minute detail following traditional techniques handed down generations by local artisans, Orografie transforms the natural essence of raw materials into singular, striking designs that will find a home in modern and traditional interiors.

Every year, seven master artisans at Francesco Maglia Ombrelli - Milano, a historic luxury brand established in 1854 and based in Milan since 1876, craft 3000 exclusive umbrellas. Named after its founder, the company is now run by Giorgio Maglia and Francesco Maglia, the fifth and sixth generations, respectively. Each umbrella embodies a commitment to tradition and versatility, reflected in the exceptional tailored details and bespoke designs. Made to withstand the test of time, these umbrellas will give a distinctive touch to formal and casual ensembles even on the gloomiest of days.

Created by architects Paolo d’Alessandro and Marco Malgarini, dAM Atelier is an innovative brand renowned for its minimalist aesthetic approach to furniture design. Pure and timeless, their design ethos embraces the continuous, iterative process of adding and subtracting information, one that combines different and contrasting raw elements into unexpectedly harmonious, modular compositions of bold geometric and architectural value.

Founded in response to the fears and restrictions emerging during the pandemic, Codega is a brand specialized in “multipurpose lamps” that seek to improve people’s quality of life. Enhancing comfort, safety, and well-being, the Serena Collection of indoor LED lamps bears a distinctive tech quality: combining the visual, biological, and emotional effects of light, each piece can synchronize people’s biological clocks or sanitize surfaces and environments.

In Casa by Paboy is a homeware social enterprise based in Naples, Italy. Born in Serrekunda, the Gambia, Paboy Bojang learned the secrets of weaving from his uncle as a child. Living under a brutal dictatorship, Bojang left home in search of a future, arriving in Italy in July 2015 after a harrowing two-year journey. Frustrated by the lockdown, in 2020 he began crafting cushion covers using repurposed fabrics and an old sewing machine. A year later, he now employs fellow migrants and hopes to be a torchbearer for others to escape exploitative labor and build bright futures.

Sara Forte is a Milan-based, self-taught artist renowned for the eclectic character of her art, drawing upon her research into various mediums, from graphite drawing and etching to oil painting. Balancing shapes, colors, tradition, and innovation, she has worked with Murano glassmakers and goldsmiths to create pieces decorated with her paintings. Currently, she uses Silicon discs as a canvas for her works. Used to create tech appliances, silicon is a symbolic embodiment of the evolution of communication and represents the synthesis of the complexity of postmodern life.

Inveloveritas - a play on words mixing Latin and Italian idioms meaning “truth in veil” - is a cutting-edge fashion brand that reinterprets traditional Sardinian patterns in a modern way. Based in Cagliari and collaborating with local artisans, designers Giuseppe Scalas and Maria Francesca Maniga craft textile collections drawing on his digital and freehand designs and her handpainted, stylized female silhouettes. Digital embroideries, silk-screen prints, and hand-painted subjects inspired by Sardinian culture blend tradition and innovation, the signature trait of the brand.

Born and raised in le Marche, artist Elisabetta Carli moved to Venice to pursue a career in restoration after receiving her degree from the Academy of Fine Arts. After a career pivot, Carli spent a decade as a visual designer in the fashion industry: her dual professional paths allowed her to synthesize seemingly distant artistic fields into a personal and poetic aesthetic. Her collections of hearts are deftly handcrafted using mineral clay, merging traditional references of devotional Ex-Voto sacred hearts with the more exotic “sagrados corazones” typical of Mexican culture.

Diadema Argenti is a silverware company founded in 1986 that has risen to prominence on the international level after over 30 years of leadership in the Italian market. Meticulous craftsmanship and unfailing dedication to design merge in the stunning pieces offered in the brand’s exclusive collections. Sober and refined, elegant and modern, its products are entirely handcrafted in Italy by master artisans using traditional silversmithing techniques.

Founded in 1945, Alessi Ceramiche is a historic ceramic workshop near Venice. Now run by the third generation with Leonardo Alessi at the helm, the workshop creates refined lighting fixtures and interior decor pieces that maintain the sophistication of the past while reflecting the simplicity of the present. Entirely handmade by master artisans using traditional methods passed down generations, the collection on display in the Artemest catalog is limited edition, offering singular, unrepeatable pieces for all decor styles.

In the late ‘90s, master glassblower Reno Schiavon transformed the ancient family business into a school where young Muranese artists could thrive and showcase their talents. Brothers Mattia and Silvio Toso are among his decorated pupils, the former working under the great master Pino Signoretto. The brothers’ fresh glassmaking approach employing cutting-edge techniques has led to collections that satisfy modern sensibilities while keeping the century-old tradition alive. The company is currently run by Reno’s daughter, Giorgia, who infused new energy into the brand.

With an artistic path originating in dance and theatre, Stella Battaglia went on to study sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. She delved into perspective and anamorphosis, focusing on optical distortions in sculpture (2D-3D). Her dynamic approach is reflected in the choice of materials and mediums in her collections, from traditional art to modern video installations. Her pieces have been showcased at museums the likes of the Museo Galileo, the Uffizi Gallery, at the Galerie BOA in Paris, and she collaborated with the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Florence.