The Artisans

New York, London, Paris, Florence and finally Milan. This is the location chosen by Gala Rotelli, architect and designer, to open her studio and launch her brand of jewelry and designer objects in 2015. Gala puts her vision into each piece, bringing together traditional craftsmanship and 3D technology. A poetic design resulting from collaborations with Italian masters from Valenza, Murano, Este, and Vietri. Gala also boasts collaborations with influential brands, chefs and hotels: Acqua di Parma, Viviana Varese, Luce Studio and Palazzo Avino.

Federica Bubani was born in Faenza (RA) in 1981. After studying at the Institute of Art for Ceramics, the artist and designer commenced her own workshop where she created unique, handmade ceramic pieces. In 2012 she won the Open Design Award in Venice for the Nordic Lamp project. Her collections, now available online and at retailers around the world, have been presented in important industry magazines like Elle Decore Italy and France, Casa Facile, Ottagono, Brava Casa, Living, Icon UK, Vogue Holland and Couch Germany.

Sicilian artist, Sebastiano Leta, loves to experiment with new materials and techniques to produce original designer objects; unique and authentic pieces. Having graduated in Decoration and Painting at the Palermo and Carrara Academy of Fine Arts, today Sebastiano Leta has a sculpture, ceramics and jewellery studio in Pietrasanta, in the province of Lucca. Alongside pottery turning and ceramic firing, the artist has added techniques for wax modelling and the precision casting of metals for jewellery making.

The skillful craftsmanship of stone, innovation, elegance. For over 25 years, Lithos Mosaico Italia, the company of Martina Franca, in the province of Taranto, is a world-class leader in the production of marble mosaics, special marble decorative work using the Acquaforte etching technique and the application of gold, silver and copper leaf. Collections that are strictly Made In Italy and maintain a strong bond with their territory of origin, while always inspired by the future, combining tradition and innovation.

Melogranoblu, a Bergamo company founded in 1997 with Ermanno Rocchi and Massimo Crema, is an ambassador of Made In Italy quality and design in the world of interior lighting. Light takes shape in hand-blown and crafted glass to give life to luminous creations for residential spaces and for genuine installations of architectural and contract projects. Lighting scenes and emotions that traverse the glass, customized projects to meet every need of the customer.

The Co Chì ceramic workshop was established with the passion of its founder, Chiara Cortesi. With an artistic and eclectic soul, she continued on after achieving her Degree in Architecture, until her eye-opening discovery of ceramics. Working with the material, giving life to simple and delicate objects rich in character. Ceramic art became the way to express herself and her vision. In addition to the Laboratorio Co Chì where she produces her collections, Chiara holds courses in ceramics, wheel, and glazing between Faenza, Milan, and Copenhagen.

Da A finds its origins in Lecce in 2014 within Alcar Industrie, a leader in the metal-mechanical sector. Specialized in metalworking, Da A creates refined and exclusive indoor-outdoor furniture defined by innovative finishes made of natural ingredients such as lapis lazuli, red cinnabar, and brass. These finishes complement and enhance the masterful transformation of high-quality materials, among which full-grain leather, hand-woven technical cords, and fine fabrics.

Since the ‘80s, Luisa Beccaria’s aesthetic has evolved through her haute-couture collections. In the ‘90s, as her dresses graced catwalks worldwide, she developed a passion for interior design during renovations of the family castle Feudo del Castelluccio in Sicily, capturing the essence of her lifestyle. Creativity, lustrous fabrics, and high quality define her international brand, releasing ready-to-wear lines since 2001 admired by it-girls and celebrities. Her eldest daughter Lucilla joined the brand's artistic direction in 2009, merging Sicilian and Milanese influences.

Designer Roberto Ravetta is the CEO of Formacorretta, a Monza-based brand that stands out in the Italian industrial design scene for its original approach merging emotions and aesthetics. In 2001, Roberto completed a degree in Industrial Design from the Politecnico di Milano and got his start by collaborating with car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. His passion for Futurist art is reflected in his sharp and dynamic creations which can be standalone pieces or reproduced in small series while maintaining the distinctive charm of each unique piece.

Founded in 1999 by Marco Della Pietra, DP Emme is a family-run business specialized in metal-working, notably stainless steel, iron, aluminum, and brass. Through hard work and sacrifice, Della Pietra was able to create a unique and refined product line marked by an essential and minimalist design that favors sleek geometric lines. Working in tandem with the latest technologies, Della Pietra produces exquisite customizable and bespoke pieces of furniture, decor, and lighting for both residential or commercial interiors.

Dedication and artistic appreciation are the inextricable values defining the story of the Rubinacci Napoli woodworking company, a journey of generations of passionate carpenters. Collaborating with both Italian and foreign designers to suit contemporary tastes, Rubinacci’s exclusive furnishing collections are handcrafted with utmost attention to detail using exclusively prized wood. Their meticulous manufacturing processes put at the forefront respect for the environment while keeping an eye on flawless aesthetic canons.

Maurizio Casini inherited his passion for leather from his father and grandfather who produced luxury home decor since the 1930s in the family tannery, La Scarpa, located in Ponte a Egola (Pisa). The Aura sitting ball is Casini’s latest creation: comfortable and ergonomic, it is covered in full-grain leather carefully cut-to-fit, hand-stitched, and completed with a patented plastic interior to always keep it in place. Adaptable to every working space, this seat epitomizes the excellence of “Made in Italy”: craftsman skill, sartorial research, and fine materials.‎

Established in 1964 by Alfonso and Davide Pendezza, Fas Pendezza is a manufacturing company located in Villa d’Ogna (Bergamo) specialized in-game tables and accessories. Marked by a distinctive style and outstanding craftsmanship, each production step is carefully followed down to the smallest detail to ensure excellence, from the choice of sustainable materials and non-toxic finishes to periodic quality inspections. The leading label in gaming-rooms worldwide and the most important international competitions, FAS Pendezza exports to 40 countries worldwide.

Altek Italia Design is a Venetian company dedicated to the design and development of innovative and original products for the furnishing of all environments. Since 1920, the company has worked in the strictly Made in Italy design sector, backed by experience, skills and four generations of success. A solid international reputation has ledAltek Italia Design to work with over 40 countries worldwide. Due to sound professionalism and extensive experience, the company has a unique ability to create products tailored to its customers’ requirements.

Venice Factory is a Venetian brand that was born of the creative complicity of two sisters, Martina and Eliana Gerotto, who combined their passion for decorative arts and interior decoration with local materials. Murano glass, marbled paper, and lace fabrics have been reinterpreted in the 100% Made in Venice collections. Among the various contemporary projects, two noteworthy collections stand out that result from the felicitous encounter with master glassmaker, Gianni Seguso: Reticelle and Strambotti.

Arcucci was founded in 1981, in the heart of Tuscany, via the passion and entrepreneurial design of its founder, Giuseppe Arcucci. Specializing in the production and distribution of items for the kitchen and home, the company launched an effective marketing strategy in the 90s that led to the success of the brand throughout Europe. In the year 2000, Arcucci also became "publisher" of the St. Claire brand, with glass and porcelain collections made in Europe, and in 2010 of Arcucci Home, with strictly made in Italy products.

Marino Secco’s innovative furniture blends Sardinian tradition and contemporary design in even the smallest of details. Born in 1990 in Ozieri into a family of artisan upholsterers, Secco returned to live and work in Priatu, near Olbia, after graduating from LABA Florence in 2017. His first furniture collection, Shardana, was presented at the 2018 Salone Satellite and won the Iconic Award 2019: Innovative Interior: the piece revisited the traditional Sardinian cupboard with colorful traditional motifs from ancient Sardinian tapestries woven directly into the wood.

Chiara Ravaioli is a spatial designer based in Ravenna, Italy. Recently graduated from the University of the Arts of London in 2016, she now is a curator of exhibition spaces such as the Cantine di Palazzo Rava and festivals such as the Sottotraccia, and even serves as a guest lecturer in Product Design at the University of Bologna. Specialized in material research and the latest generation of 3D-printing technologies, she creates unique, contemporary objects made of organic materials such as resin and hemp, thereby integrating industrial and agricultural processes.

Born in Muscletto di Codroipo near Udine, Friulian designer Stefano Mursia boasts thirty years of experience as a Heritage Restoration Specialist. His passion for luxury brands such as Riva and Ferrari inspired him to design exclusive pieces reminiscent of 60s glamorous boating atmospheres that stand out for their intense evocative power. His products are handcrafted using cutting-edge materials and techniques specific to the automotive and nautical sectors, paying homage to Aquarama, Florida, and California as true objects "d’affection".

Terrida was established in the seventies in Venice when founders Anna and Sergio Terrida commenced with the handcrafted production of high-quality leather goods: travel bags, suitcases, sports bags, golf bags. In 1985, the management of the family business passed onto their children, Pierluigi and Monica, who expanded the product range. Tradition now meets modern technology with luxury casual products that are timeless, made with excellent materials and are 100% Made in Italy production.