The Artisans

Mario Prandina began his artistic journey in a small workshop in downtown Milan, near the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera. Surrounded by artists and designers, Plinio il Giovane was founded in 1975, with the goal of designing and producing ethical and ecologically-sourced furniture. Prandina sought to create conscious furniture designs by repurposing old furniture and innovating them with traditional crafting methods. This concept has become the hallmark of Plinio’s creative brand and Prandina’s advocacy mindset.

Since 1977, Deodara has crafted exquisite furniture using traditional methods, creating stunning functional pieces of décor with simple silhouettes that are timeless and elegant. Made by expert craftsmen working exclusively with blockboard wood and solid wood, these objects reinvent classic designs with a contemporary flair. Deodara’s commitment to the environment is evident in drastically reducing waste by-products and using non-toxic, scent-free and water-based finishes.

Based in Milan, Malcusa specializes in the creation of luxury traditional and contemporary rugs. Under the masterful guidance of Brand Milano Tessuti, Malcusa has been able to thrive through partnerships with designers and artists around the world to create exceptional works of art. Their vision is rooted in design innovation, high-quality materials, and traditional hand craftsmanship. Following ancient hand-crafting techniques, southeast Asian customs and culture can harmoniously coexist with timeless Italian aesthetic and styles.

Founded in Firenze in 1956, Badari exemplifies excellence. Badari is world-renowned for its luxury laboratory where expert craftsmen work metals to create not products, but works of art that enhance the charm of the vast selection of the finest materials made available to the customer. With over two generations of experience, Badari is rooted in a thorough knowledge of antique and contemporary styles with a commitment to excellence. Each piece reflects their knowledge while embodying a timeless allure that makes it suitable for classic or modern living.

Established in 2010, this brand manufactures unique, tailor-made luxury lighting fixtures. Combining the expertise of masterful craftsmen with innovative and ambitious designs, Aggiolight creates bespoke chandeliers that are veritable masterpieces with a distinctive neo-classic allure. Mixing innovative materials with traditional methods and crafting each object with an entirely in-house production process,this brand conveys the inestimable value of the Italian luxury heritage.

This brand crafts luxury decorative lighting. Effortlessly combining contemporary allure and classic elegance, Officina Luce creates exquisite chandeliers, floor lamps, sconces, and table lamps. Using the finest materials and traditional craftsmanship, each piece is made with the outmost care in order to deliver a final product that is a one-of-a-kind, stunning piece of functional décor.

Rino Greggio founded his company, Greggio, in 1948 to craft high-quality silver-plated objects. As one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of silverware, Greggio is internationally renowned for its exquisite products, sought after for the purity of their lines and volumes, harmonious forms, and care for refined details. At the core of its philosophy is a balance between classical proportions and modern sensitivity. Constantly striving for innovation, Greggio has its own research and development center to devise new crafting techniques and expand their market horizons.

Founded in 1946, Salvatori is a design company specialized in natural stone craftsmanship. Renowned for its elegant and innovative products, Salvatori has risen to the international stage, setting the standard for an evocative “design meets natural stone” aesthetic. From stunning textures for walls to interior design products, each piece is an alluring combination of old-fashioned craftsmanship and contemporary design. The company’s deep-rooted passion for natural stone distinguishes its defining characteristic: each product is distinctly unique, as no two pieces are alike.

Founded in Tuscany by Luigi Volpi in 1959 and taken on by his three sons, Volpi creates high quality furniture with a refined design made with exquisite materials. The unique character of these pieces lies in a mix of innovative techniques in cutting wood and finishing it, with traditional methods such as inlay and carving, gold and silver leaf, and painted decorations, all made by hand. Because of its commitment to the environment, Volpi uses wood sourced in certified forests, its varnishes are free from heavy metals, and a solar panel system powers its factory.

Paralume Marina started in 1987 when husband and wife Ferronato-Simoncello opened their small family business, inspired by a common passion for decorative lighting. Their son Thomas and Simone expanded the company outside the national borders, making it an international brand that mixes design and innovation with traditional handcrafting techniques. The combination of brass, 100% Italian crystal, Murano glass, and precious fabrics create one-of-a-kind and exclusive pieces of great visual impact.

The talented designers at Editions Milano view traditional Italian craftsmanship through the lenses of the chic, urban, Northern Italian aesthetic embodied by the city where they live and work: Milan. By editing the superfluous out of essential designs, they create colorful, bold, and timeless pieces of home decor that reinterpret the iconic Made in Italy in a contemporary way, celebrating innovative volumes and traditional techniques.

Starting in the 1960s, Daytona is now a third generation family business that strives to bridge elegance and functionality. Quality and experience are the cornerstones of Daytona collections, firmly positioning the company in the global luxury furniture market. Daytona distinguishes itself through its attention to detail, stylistic innovation, and commitment to high-quality materials. Its pieces are unique, and their functional designs are an elegant compromise between form and substance.

Karpeta was founded with the goal of uniting the past to the present, choosing to weave a traditional craftsmanship with the modernity of a contemporary aesthetic and keeping alive the ancient techniques of hand-knotted carpets. The use of the highest quality natural fibers and precious handmade techniques, narrate a new rite for living. We envision a future where tradition and knowledge play a strategic role in offering new possibilities. The desire to experiment and renew ancient weaving techniques pushes us forward, seeking a new balance between the expected and unexpected.

In 1963, Francesco De Maio established his workshop of handcrafted ceramics, hoping to keep alive the artistic heritage of Vietri sul Mare, a small town on the Amalfi Coast. His artistic tile-making craftsmanship is widely praised, particularly for his "riggiole" tiles used for churches' floors and dwellings of noblemen. De Maio reinterprets the family tradition by designing collections that align with new tastes and trends. His handmade ceramic tiles are decorated with classical motifs, using traditional enamels that add an exclusive finish to his pieces.

With 65 years of experience, Budri is a worldwide leader in artistic italian marble inlay. The unparalleled experience at the international level in the execution of major customized projects as private villas, fashion brand boutiques, hotels and prestigious buildings, together with inspiration and interpretation skills have contributed to establish Budri’s strong reputation as “Maestro dell’Intarsio”. Budri presents here the awarded Design Collections designed by Patricia Urquiola that were exhibited at Triennale Milano, Art Basel and the Philadephia Museum.

Livoni’s legacy began in 1895 with Edoardo Livoni, continuing with his son Giovanni in the 1920’s and his grandson Luciano in the 70s. The family company has expanded and strengthened over the years, since 1997 with the Zilio family, first with Marco Zilio and then with Maurizio Zilio. In 2022, Tekhne became part of Livoni. LIVONI 1895 stands out for its history, tradition and ability to research and innovate processes and products. Each piece carries a rich story, representing a heritage of continuous evolution and tailored solutions.

After graduating in architecture, Michelangelo Serena dedicated himself to the innovative potential of the prestigious filigree technique, invented by his ancestors in the XVI century in Murano. With this idea in mind, and the desire to create a new dimension of Italian excellence, he founded Serena Luxury Mosaic in 2015, whose collections combine for the first time Murano mouth-blown glass, gold foil, and artistic mosaic. Today he designs, crafts, and exhibits his unique lamps and art pieces for home décor in museums, luxury hotels, and international fairs.

Paola Speranza graduated in Architecture at Politecnico, in Milan. She has been working with design studios as well as independently, dealing with restoration, building renovation and interior design. She collaborates with her family business of marble processing and restoration, Fratelli Speranza. In 2016, she started designing her own collection of marble objects and she created Espidesign. All the pieces in this series are one-of-a-kind, handmade objects crafted in a workshop outside Pavia; their design is minimalist and bold, for a contemporary, elegant table.

In 1993, Claudia Frignani and her brother founded Wunderkammer Studio, where she designs and produces unique pieces and limited series, with particular attention to materials, shapes and techniques. In recent years Claudia has focused her creativity on pottery, creating exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces using the ancient technique of “colombino,” a coil-building technique completely made by hand. Once finished, the artifact is left to dry slowly, and undergoes a double-firing process in a furnace at a temperature of more than 1000°C.

Texturae was founded in 2016 by Daniele Morabito and Dario Pulitanò, two entrepreneurs from Reggio Calabria who were inspired by the most innovative artists, graphic designers, and decorators to create a new product. Their revolutionary designs recreate spaces that open a window onto fantastical new worlds. Their products transcend mere wallpaper by creating new perspectives that seduce the imagination. All designs can be realized on latex, fiberglass and magnetic canvas, high-quality, durable and eco-friendly materials.