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ISI Milano

Lombardia, Italy | Ceramist

ISI Milano is an artistic venture founded by Rosaria Rattin that draws inspiration from fashion, interior design, and architecture. A captivating showcase of simplicity and singularity, basic forms, colors, and materials are at the core of ISI artistic philosophy, making them suitable for all decors and tastes. Made entirely of porcelain with hand-drawn decorative accents, ISI pieces showcase the subtle elegance and timeless versatility of porcelain.

Frisoli

Puglia, Italy | Furniture Maker

Romina and Michele Frisoli created this luxury interior design company after working in their family business, which manufactured for over 30 years carbon fiber parts for the aeronautical sector with the meticolous dedication of artisanal work. The aesthetic potential of industrial pieces and the ductility of their materials, exclusively developed by Frisoli, inspired Romina and Michele to create furniture and home decor objects that mix design and art, and have come to embody the striking compromise between ingenuity and creativity.

altreforme

Lombardia, Italy | Furniture Maker

altreforme is an internationally recognized, innovative design brand specialized in transforming aluminum into high-quality, bespoke furniture. Founded in 2008 as a diversification project by the Fontana Group, a global leader in aluminum bodies for luxury car brands such as Rolls Royce and Ferrari, altreforme creates unique pieces distinguished for their originality and sustainability. With over 60 years of experience in car manufacturing, altreforme artisans utilize those processes and techniques to craft exceptional furniture that will withstand the test of time.

Elena Carozzi

Liguria, Italy | Wallpaper Maker

Born in Milan in 1967, Elena Carozzi started working in home design with architect Roberto Peragallo. In 1996, she moved to Sarzana, in Liguria, where she became a regular at the studio of her grandfather, one of the founders of the Spatial movement with Lucio Fontana. Her wallpapers are a suggestive linguistic form that blends painting with decorative experience to create mesmerizing designs,evocative of the post-impressionist décor of Vuillard and Bonnard.

Luci di Seta

Veneto, Italy | Lighting Maker

Based in Venice, Luci di Seta is a workshop specialized in handcrafted lampshades exclusively made using traditional techniques and the finest natural materials. Annalisa Falasco has dedicated herself to this craft for over 20 years and her bespoke lampshades combine colors and shapes in an original and unique fashion. Luci di Seta’s lighting creations are one-of-a-kind, elegant, and timeless objects that add warmth and a contemporary flair to any interior and can be customized to suit any customer’s need.

Picta

Veneto, Italy | Designer

Picta is a new design project founded in 2018 by artisans Elisa De Marchi and Roberto Casagrande. Trained in fine arts, graphic design, and industrial design, they developed Picta to create an artistic space where passion and originality are transmitted through expressive mediums. Picta is a collection of interior decor accessories in constant balance between design and craftsmanship, distinguished by exceptional materials (namely marble, clay, and wood) and traditional production methods. Each piece embodies a passion for expressive artisanship.

Valentina Bernardi

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Building on her father Silvio’s studio and working closely with him and her brother, Valentina Bernardi renovates traditional chalets in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Over the years, she has designed unique furniture pieces and iconic objects, some of which have been produced in small series. Together with her daughters Viola and Luna, she runs a design boutique in Via della Stazione, Cortina. Valentina Bernardi Srl was founded to market her creations, as well as those of other designers, for the residential, hospitality, and contract sectors. At the heart of the company’s identity is a deep connection to wood as a primary material.

Extroverso

Lombardia, Italy | Furniture Maker

Distinguished by an unconventional aesthetic, Extroverso uniquely interprets artistic visions through the lens of tradition and modernity. Driven by a passion for design, founder Manuela Dello Strologo is joined by many talented designers like Giannella Ventura, Sakura Adachi, Anna Sutor, Inveloveritas, Chie Mihara and others, to create a global artistic network constantly evolving. In creating artistic “bridges”, Extroverso reveals beauty through the meeting of international sensibilities, traditions and identities.

Plato Design

Lazio, Italy | Lighting Maker

Plato Design was founded in Rome in 2015 by architects Alessandro Mattei and Caterina Naglieri. Distinguished for a uniquely European aesthetic inspired by linearity, simplicity and functionality, Plato’s philosophy is rooted in creating objects that mergeclear design, technological innovation, and sustainability. After launching their first project D-TWELVE on Kickstarter, Mattei and Naglieri have created a lighting collection of handmade magnetic modules that transform ordinary lamps into versatile objects with playful artistic flair that.

Falegnameria Helmut Santifaller

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy | Carpenter

Located by the town of Ortisei, in Val Gardena on the Dolomites Mountains, the workshop of Falegnameria Helmut Santifaller is inspired by the local wood carving tradition from this area. Experienced carpenters handcraft each piece of furniture, which is then hand decorated by expert artisans to create distinctive and timeless objects of functional décor that can be passed down for generations. Often using reclaimed, antique wood, these craftsmen use traditional methods to bring each piece to life, adding at times small modern elements for a timeless effect.

Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

Lombardia, Italy | Designer

Founded by artist and designer Lorenza Bozzoli, Bozzoli Couture’s captivating compositions are original works of art that merge a combination of styles, capturing aesthetic power and functional design. Born and raised in Milan, Lorenza Bozzoli’s experiences at Milan’s Accademia di Brera, New York City, and Milan inspire her design philosophy that draws on fashion, art, and design, allowing her to collaborate with brands such as Moooi, Dedon, Tato, Spazio Pontaccio and Slamp.

Cassigoli

Toscana, Italy | Leathersmith

Founded in Pisa, Cassigoli creates modern masterpieces that retain the precious allure of antiques. This timeless synthesis of contemporary and traditional is deeply rooted in the expertise of craftsmen who can onlybe found in Tuscany, a land that has produced generations of skilled professionals, trained since the Renaissance in centuries-old techniques. These exclusive and refined pieces are crafted with the finest materials for a luxurious allure.

Vanessa Cavallaro

Liguria, Italy | Glassmith

Vanessa Cavallaro learned the secrets of the glyptic glassmaking on the wheel as a child, visiting her family workshop. Her subsequent studies in fine arts and design and her constant exploration of glassmaking and engraving gave her the ability to create veritable art pieces. In 1993 she started her own workshop in Altare, in Liguria, collaborating with experienced craftsmen. In 2000, she was asked to participate at the 11th Decoration et Jardin exhibit in Monte Carlo, earning the status of international artist and designer.

Bianchini

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Founded in 1967 near Verona by brothers Remo, Renzo and Bruno, Bianchini is a third-generation family business committed to excellence and impeccable hand-craftsmanship. Specialized in gold-leaf decorations and inlay work, Bianchini’s philosophy is grounded in artistic traditions and meticulous detailing, believing no machine can ever replace the beauty and mastery of human touch. Bianchini’s artisans constantly evolve their craft to adapt to emerging technologies, creating timeless masterpieces that express the magnificence of the past with a novel touch.

Porte Italia

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Creating art in the form of furniture, Porte Italia merges old-world Italian design and modern aesthetic to craft the only existing hand-painted furniture fashioned in the 18th century Venetian style. This artistic venture was spearheaded by American designer Ann Graham and Enrico Lenarduzzi and his family, reviving the 400year-oldartistic craftendemic to the region. This family-run company is unique also for its business philosophy, adopting the innovative approach of enlisting the entire villages of Terzo di Aquileia and Cervignano to bring timeless works of art to life.

Paola Paronetto

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy | Ceramist

Born in Pordenone in 1965, Paola Paronetto has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of ceramics, both as a medium and as an art form. Paronetto innovative interpretation of ancient clay-making is rooted in her experiences in Gubbio, Deruta, Faenza, Florence and Vicenza where she honed her craft. Her constant experimentation is driven by the beauty of nature and the simplicity of forms. Her most recent artistic endeavor is paper clay, a blend of paper pulp, natural fibers, and clay that results in a unique texture with a delicate and tactile quality.