The Artisans

Giulio Zizzari is an Italian designer working across collectible design, architecture and visual storytelling. His practice explores the relationship between form, material and space through sculptural furniture, limited-edition objects and architectural projects conceived with a strong material sensibility. Alongside his design work, StudioGZ specializes in photorealistic visualization and creative direction for architecture and design. Together, these complementary practices bridge the real and the virtual, transforming ideas into compelling objects, spaces and visual experiences.

Born in 1995 and based near Turin, Giorgio Bena is an Italian designer and independent furniture maker whose work bridges product design, interior consultancy, and artisanal craftsmanship. Since founding his independent practice in 2022, he has developed a pragmatic approach rooted in technical precision and executive expertise. Balancing experimental research with traditional making, Bena creates contemporary furniture defined by functionality, refined aesthetics, and a deep respect for Italian design heritage.

Based in Verona, Nemesi transforms semi-precious stones into bespoke surfaces and furniture that reveal the timeless beauty of nature. Built on a family heritage of decades in marble craftsmanship, the company combines artisanal expertise, advanced technology, and contemporary design to create unique pieces for architecture and interiors. Every creation enhances the expressive character of natural stone, reinterpreting semi-precious materials through refined craftsmanship, innovation and an authentic Italian vision.

Founded by artisan Giammarco Capanna and designer Ambra Barbarossa, CorpoLuce is an atelier specializing in one-of-a-kind handmade lampshades, decorative objects, and bespoke lighting. Drawing on over a decade of craftsmanship and artistic research, the studio combines fine textiles with refined materials to create expressive pieces for residences and hotels. Each work balances texture, form, and filtered light, transforming illumination into a poetic, sensory experience.

Founded in 1908, Sarelli Interiors Textiles is an Italian design house celebrated for over a century of textile craftsmanship and innovation. Specializing in luxury rugs and bespoke carpets, the company creates fully customizable pieces handcrafted by skilled artisans using premium materials such as wool, silk, and viscose. Blending heritage with contemporary design, Sarelli transforms interiors worldwide with refined creations that embody timeless elegance, exceptional quality, and Italian craftsmanship.

Founded in Milan in 2024 by architects Olga Spagnoletti and Diletta Aprile, Abacus Atelier is a creative studio exploring beauty as an evolving, deeply personal experience. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, its ceramic creations merge art, design, and poetic vision through sculptural forms, rich textures, and vibrant colors. Rooted in craftsmanship and experimentation, the Atelier transforms clay into tactile narratives that celebrate emotion, imagination, and contemporary Italian design.

Founded in 1886, Angelo Cappellini & C. is a historic Italian furniture maker renowned for timeless classical interiors that embody the excellence of Made in Italy craftsmanship. Rooted in a family artisan workshop, the company blends artistic heritage, master woodworking, and sartorial attention to detail to create refined furnishings inspired by European classical styles. Today, Angelo Cappellini combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology, preserving the human touch behind every piece while shaping elegant interiors of enduring beauty. In 2023, the company was recognized as a Historic Brand of National Interest, celebrating its lasting contribution to Italian design culture.

SARTORIALITICA was created to merge into a single production dimension the research into the plastic and expressive possibilities of lava stone with the desire to preserve the artisanal culture of craftsmanship through the contamination of different manufacturing traditions. Founded in 2024 from the meeting between a company specialized in the processing of marble and ceramics and designers from different backgrounds, the brand develops experimental processes and tailored solutions that combine volcanic material, contemporary design, and Italian craftsmanship.

Founded on the heritage of Taroni, Como’s historic silk weaving mill established in 1880, Taroni Laboratorio reimagines fine silk through art and design. Transforming surplus textiles from production into one-of-a-kind creations, the brand embraces circularity while honoring generations of Italian craftsmanship. Blending innovation with tradition, Taroni Laboratorio reveals the enduring beauty and creative potential of Como silk, where exceptional textile expertise meets contemporary design.

Founded on the island of Elba in the early 1980s, Henry Beguelin began as an experimental workshop crafting leather goods from natural and recycled materials. Expanding from belts to bags, shoes, and furniture, the brand remains devoted to traditional craftsmanship, individuality, and enduring quality. Each piece is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans using heritage techniques, waxed-thread stitching, and hand-applied details, transforming every creation into a unique expression of Italian artisanal excellence.

VALE! is an Italian design brand born from the collaboration between designers Sissy Daniele and Egidio Patarino, and entrepreneurs Valentina and Francesco Valente. Blending sculptural minimalism with architectural rigor, the studio creates refined objects where light, proportion, and craftsmanship converge. Entirely made in Italy, each piece harmonizes wood, metal, and fine materials, expressing a warm, contemporary minimalism rooted in tradition and elevated by precise, poetic design.

Ceramiche Sofia, based in Caltagirone, embodies the soul of Sicilian maiolica through handcrafted pieces that celebrate light, sea, and Baroque elegance. Skilled artisans shape, glaze, and hand-paint each creation, preserving time-honored ceramic traditions. Vibrant hues and iconic forms evoke Mediterranean landscapes and heritage, blending authenticity with contemporary design to create refined objects that bring a timeless piece of Sicily into elegant homes worldwide.

Founded in 2025 in Noale, a medieval village in the Venetian hinterland, Giacometti builds on a craft heritage dating to the 1970s, when Orazio Giacometti established his fur atelier. Today, Gianmarco Giacometti reinterprets this legacy through bespoke blankets, cushions, and refined accessories, where couture savoir-faire meets a philosophy of slow, intentional luxury and enduring Italian craftsmanship.

Founded by artisan Roger Nicotera in the medieval Umbrian village of Gualdo Cattaneo, zerounodiuno creates one-of-a-kind handmade ceramics defined by sculptural forms and raw materiality. Trained in Deruta under a master ceramist, Nicotera shapes each piece using the ancient coil-building technique, embracing organic asymmetry and the natural chromatic nuances of clay. Free from traditional glazes, the surfaces are polished with agate stone or shellac and enriched with gold leaf details, giving the ceramics a warm, tactile elegance rooted in Italian craftsmanship and contemporary artistic research.

Feelum is a Tuscan brand redefining home and lifestyle textiles through a refined, contemporary lens. Each piece is crafted in-house, reflecting authentic Italian craftsmanship rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation. Using natural fibers, garment-dyed to achieve soft, sophisticated hues, Feelum emphasizes texture and detail. With a focus on quality and customization, the brand transforms linens into distinctive design elements beyond conventional standards.

Maar is an evolving atelier where instinct meets matter through expressive craftsmanship. Founded by artist and artisan Sara Bezzon, the studio transforms intuitive gestures into unique creations shaped by color, material, and experimentation. Rooted in a dialogue between nature, home, and workshop, Maar embodies a refined balance of artistic vision and technical mastery, giving life to one-of-a-kind pieces.

Founded in 1884 in Pisa within the noble Niccolai family palace, Niccolai began as a private atelier crafting exquisite silverware for aristocratic life. Opened to the public as a refined boutique, it soon became a destination for exceptional gifts. In the mid-20th century, production moved to Florence, blending Pisan heritage with Florentine mastery. Today, Niccolai 1884 embodies timeless Italian craftsmanship, elevating silver-plated brass into enduring works of elegance.

Paolo Gonzato (b. 1975) is an Italian artist born in Busto Arsizio and educated at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Now based in Milan, his practice investigates physical, social, and emotional space through a rigorous geometric grid. Working across painting, sculpture, installations, and performance, Gonzato develops a distinctive language of functional art that merges design, architecture, and contemporary artistic research.

Lithos Design is an Italian leader in marble design, redefining the material through innovative furniture, surfaces, and architectural solutions. Rooted in a deep lithic culture, the brand blends advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship to express marble in a contemporary language. Committed to sustainability, Lithos Design optimizes natural resources with near-zero waste, creating refined pieces that embody conscious luxury and the timeless excellence of Made in Italy.

Rooted in the millenary heritage of Murano, Memmo.Venezia preserves the art of glassblowing within its historic furnace while embracing innovation. Guided by Venetian designer Enzo Berti, the brand explores new techniques that blend the strength of glass with the softness of textiles, redefining traditional craftsmanship. A dialogue between past and future, where experimentation and mastery shape timeless creations.