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Vèlle Milano

Lombardia, Italy | Accessories Maker

Founded in 2024 by Mattia Scattarelli, Vèlle Milano is an independent Italian brand that transforms everyday objects into intimate, timeless experiences. Building on a storied heritage, it reimagines trunks, furnishings, and décor with understated elegance. Each piece is crafted in Italy by master artisans using noble materials and tailored details, embodying contemporary luxury rooted in authenticity and refined craftsmanship.

Operaviva

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

Born from the heritage of Tiripelli & Partner, Operaviva redefines the art of metalwork through refined craftsmanship and contemporary design. Guided by solid family values and the creative vision of designer Alberto Grassi, the brand unites artisanal mastery and innovation to create timeless pieces. With a team of 48 skilled professionals, Operaviva celebrates authentic beauty, transforming metal into expressions of quiet luxury and enduring elegance.

Caspal

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

Founded in 2025 by Biagio Castellani and Federica Paoli, CASPAL is an Italian brand rooted in the fusion of contemporary design and artisanal tradition. Based between Milan and Tuscany’s Valdera region, it explores the expressive potential of metal through refined craftsmanship. Each piece, handmade from aluminum, steel, brass, or silver, reflects a timeless balance of material experimentation, ethical production, and cultural heritage.

Metakeramos

Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Ceramist

Founded by Claudia Marino in 2017, Metakeramos is a ceramics atelier based in Copparo, Emilia-Romagna. Blending influences from her Lombard and Apulian roots, Claudia crafts evocative stoneware pieces entirely by hand, without molds or electric wheels. Her work explores the intersection of matter, memory, and emotion, enriched by custom glazes made from beech wood ash. Metakeramos transcends ceramics—it’s a poetic journey into the self through form, color, and symbolism.

Etamorph

Toscana, Italy | Marble Designer

ETAMORPH is a New York-based design studio founded in 2019 by Design Director Enrico Tognoni. Specializing in design collectibles and bespoke interior elements, the studio embodies a refined dialogue between art, engineering, and craftsmanship. Rooted in Tognoni’s Tuscan heritage and dual training in architecture and engineering, ETAMORPH creates pieces where material, form, and craft converge to evoke profound sensorial experiences for contemporary high-end interiors.

Encore Italia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy | Furniture Maker

Founded in 2020 in Brugnera by Casa+39 srl, Encore Italia draws on a legacy of bespoke craftsmanship rooted in Italy’s renowned furniture district. Merging tradition with innovation, the brand creates refined, one-of-a-kind pieces that embody timeless elegance, artistic vision, and the highest standards of Italian design and artisanal excellence. Its expert upholsterers and carpenters craft iconic pieces using fine fabrics, exotic woods, and meticulous detailing, offering unmatched elegance for true connoisseurs of luxury living.

Il Giardino di Legno

Piemonte, Italy | Furniture Maker

Founded in Italy in 2003, Il Giardino di Legno creates bespoke outdoor furniture in solid wood, blending artisanal mastery with contemporary design. Working with noble materials like teak, the brand unites tradition and innovation to craft durable, elegant, and customizable pieces. With a flexible production structure and a global presence in over 40 countries, Il Giardino di Legno is a trusted partner for architects, interior designers, and hospitality groups worldwide.

Meritalia

Piemonte, Italy | Furniture Maker

Meritalia®, founded in 1987, is an Italian design brand known for its bold, dreamlike creations that redefine living spaces. Rooted in Italian manufacturing tradition, it merges fine materials with continuous innovation. Celebrating asymmetry and expressive forms, Meritalia® has collaborated with visionary talents such as Gaetano Pesce, Mario Bellini, and Philippe Malouin, crafting radical, imaginative pieces that embody creativity, artistry, and the wonder of contemporary Italian design.

Giovannozzi Marmi

Lazio, Italy | Marble Designer

Based in Tivoli, Giovannozzi Marmi has crafted bespoke marble furnishings for over 60 years. Drawing from the rich heritage of the nearby Barco quarries—among the oldest travertine sources in the world—the company blends artisanal tradition with cutting-edge technology. Each piece, made from fine materials like onyx, granite, and semiprecious stones, reflects a deep passion for elegance, innovation, and the enduring beauty of natural stone.

Luca Mario Cecioni

Toscana, Italy | Artist

Luca Mario Cecioni began his creative journey in a makeshift darkroom, where a passion for photography first took root. Though he earned a law degree, painting became the core of his artistic practice—a personal exploration of identity, memory, and perception. Inspired by the tones and atmospheres of 1950s photography, his work blends imagined narratives and surreal undertones. Through expressive, fragmented brushstrokes, Cecioni transforms everyday subjects into poetic, disquieting visions that blur the line between figuration and abstraction.

Omar Barbero

Piemonte, Italy | Carpenter

Omar Barbero, cabinetmaker from Saluzzo, creates timeless furniture and unique pieces where material, handcraft, and human essence meet. His work reflects patience, respect for wood, and a pursuit of authentic beauty, blending instinct and design, discipline and freedom. Guided by the "Poetics of Substance," Barbero shapes each object as a living presence, revealing the soul of the material through gesture, light, and texture. His creations speak of harmony, imperfection, and silent elegance beyond trends.

Biancoperla

Toscana, Italy | Textile Designer

Originating in the late 1950s from the Sali family's textile passion, Biancoperla began by selling fine linens on Italy's Ligurian coast. The family's dedication led to establishing their own manufacturing company in Tuscany in the 1980s. Biancoperla’s core philosophy is to merge traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibility. Creating bespoke home linens through a carefully controlled short-chain supply process, each piece reflects Biancoperla's commitment to artisanal excellence and timeless design, offering a blend of luxury and personal style.