The Artisans

Bertrando Di Renzo is driven by his passion and love for Turkey. His collections are a reflection of many years of travel and discovery in this historic country. These functional pieces will bring the luxury of Turkish pleasures into the home through the use of rich materials and elegant silhouettes. This stylish and sophisticated assortment of products, endemic of this ancient culture, was designed for Les Ottomans. Every piece has a timeless allure featuring both contemporary and classic elements.

Established in 1975 in the heart of Tuscany by Marco and Lucia Innocenti, Stillux is a brand that does not compromise when it comes to the quality and durability of its lighting products. Unconcerned about short-term trends, Stillux’s creative philosophy focuses on elegant, progressive design coupled with high-grade materials and innovative production methods, resulting in timeless collections of chandeliers, wall, pendant, and table lamps. Recognizable for their sophisticated style, Stillux pieces are suitable for commercial and residential interiors.

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.

Cesare and Silvia Villari established their eponymous brand in the late ‘60s in Solagna, near Vicenza, crafting the molds and prototypes that master artisans use to this day to create lighting fixtures, furniture, and decorative pieces of exquisite quality and great artistic value. Inspired by the tradition of Capodimonte porcelain and the Italian Baroque style, these works of art are handmade using the finest materials, embellished with precious finishes, and individually signed by Cesare Villari.

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.

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.

Specialized in artistic glass for architectural projects and interior design, VéVé Glass is a Venice-based company with over 20 years of activity. The company is renowned worldwide for its unique Murano glass objects handcrafted by specialized artisans using century-old techniques of glass fusion. From sculptures to home accessories and lighting, each product stands out for its magnificent colors and unparalleled quality. VéVé Glass offers full customization of products with the support of a dedicated team of architects and designers.

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.

PB Studio Artigiano is a company that was born recently, although its proprietors have been working for years in the industry of interior design, accumulating artistic experiences and transferring then into exquisite objects of high quality with a rich aesthetic. The works at PB Studio Artigiano are produced entirely by hand. Driving the designs is a constant search for new shapes and precious materials and a commitment to remain true the tradition of Italian artisanal craftsmanship, creating pieces that carry the artisan's touch in their slight handmade imperfections.

Luigi Pulvirenti was born in Sicily and is a pupil of renowned Italian architect Adolfo Natalini. His passion for materials and their specific qualities informs his own personal creative philosophy guiding him in the production of poetic objects that still retain the soul of his native land. His collections are made of different pieces all distinctive for their graceful suppleness, their timeless allure, and an exquisite mix of modern and classic elements.

Kristiina Lassus is a world-famous interior architect and product designer born in Finland. Since 1997, she has lived in Italy, where she developed her first product designs for Alessi, Poltronova and Zanotta. In 2007 she started designing high-end, hand-knotted rugs, inspired by her love for materials, colors, and nature and distinctive for their graceful design and rich personality. An entrepreneur and a designer, Lassus supervises the development of each piece from her workshop in Milan and she has won several international awards.

Nuala Goodman is an Irish artist who divides her time between Dublin and Milan. She draws, paints, designs textiles, exhibits and occasionally curates for the Office of Public Works in Ireland. In the world of fashion and design she has worked with Ettore Sottsass, Atelier Mendini, and Alessi to name a few. She exhibited ‘Gardens’ at Palazzo Fortuny in Venice, reinterpreting Mariano Fortuny’s eclectic style in a contemporary way. Her work is also represented in the permanent collection of the Newman House and U2 offices in Dublin, as well as in numerous private collections. She is currently researching and making a series of textile tapestries.

This historical company was created in Milan in 1969 under the name of its founder, Rudi Rabitti. In 2015, GioBagnara acquired it and launched it with its new name that highlights its prestigious history and tradition. The fine leather used to craft these sophisticated pieces of design is dyed with vegetable pigments to create the iconic saddle leather with its characteristic genuine look and soft touch. These precious and functional objects will make everyday life special, enriching a home with exquisite charm.

During the past two centuries, Orsi has acquired deep knowledge in furniture making, which the brand combines with a passion for exquisite design and handcrafted techniques. It is in this way that Orsi has formed a unique identity that is recognizable even through different styles and forms. These collections are modern and elegant re-interpretations of iconic pieces of furniture and are used by prestigious architects around the world when designing homes, hotels, and other public spaces.

The Saladini has been a family of master knife-makers since the 19th century operating in Scarperia, a small village by Florence known for its artisanal knife production since the early 14th century. This long tradition creates exquisite and unique pieces, made with the finest materials, attention to details, and meticulous handmade craftsmanship. Along with the traditional Tuscan knives, Saladini also produces pieces for the dining table, accesso-ries for the kitchen and other objects that combine functionality and creativity.

Based in Milan, LUCE TU Lighting specializes in designer lamps. Founded by the brother and sister duo Isacco and Nicole to exalt the artisanal traditions of small Milanese workshops, every collection is inspired by local cultures in Milan. LUCE TU Lighting is an atelier of lighting, where lamps are stitched together with the client’s personality. Close attention to detail and new materials for an artisanal product with an irresistible design.

Founded by Massimiliano Sernissi (called Leone) with daughters Simona and Valentina, Leone is one of the most important restoration workshops in Florence, frequented by collectors, antique dealers and museums. Leone specializes also in making frames and mirrors that are entirely hand crafted using techniques known since the 14th century and gilded with a gouache finish in pure gold. The most important museums in the world, among which the MET in New York, the Uffizi in Florence and the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, display art framed in pieces made or restored by Leone.

Established in 1969, Trabaldo SRL is a leading company in the furniture market, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques in exclusive and high-quality pieces of functional decor. Trabaldo’s new project “TrabA'” took shape in 2015, in cooperation with architect Emilio Nanni and in partnership with Massimo Broglio and other distinguished designers. TrabA' debuted at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in 2018, where it presented practical, versatile, and innovative pieces of furniture inspired by Scandinavian design.

In 2001, Giosué Giaquinto began working as an apprentice for his father, an internationally renowned stone mason specialized in working natural stones and founder of the BCG company, which combines authentic artisanal methods with industrial processing. After completing his studies in Design in 2006, Giosué Giaquinto became a full member of the family company, contributing to the creation of exquisite furnishings and home decor pieces made using natural materials such as wood, stone, and iron. He founded the H-ARTS76 in 2019 with the goal of merging tradition and technology.

In 2008, art collector and painter Giovanna Palimodde founded Le Botteghe Su Gologone, a unique workshop in the old stable of the Experience Hotel Su Gologone in Barbagia, land of art and culture of inner Sardinia. With the help of the extraordinary skills of weavers and artisans Franca, Tonina and Maria, Giovanna creates stunning works of art, notably handcrafted cushions, embroidered or painted bed runners, and fine ceramic tableware and glassware, completing the exclusive collections that celebrate the tradition and culture of Sardinia.