The Artisans

Manerba Spa is a historic, Mantua-based company specialized in furniture, partition walls, and office decor. Founded in 1969 by Sergio Manerba and Federica Quintarelli, the company maintains its original artisan values while also adapting to changes to office work culture, creating “living” spaces in harmony with technology yet with hints of the past. Now in its second generation, Manerba is led by Elisa and Grazia, daughters of the original founders. The company works with both large and small clients across the world on customization projects.

Anna Seminara and Maria Francesca Cicirelli founded Studio Zero in 2015, a multidisciplinary studio for product design, interiors, exhibitions, and visual projects. Their multifaceted backgrounds were instrumental in defining the studio’s creative and experimental approach, which collaborates with major companies to translate their ideas into objects and spaces. Located in Como (Lombardy), the studio projects range from large-scale showrooms and exhibit stands to residential furniture and accessories such as rugs, vases, wallpapers, and light fixtures.

Founded in 1946 as a small artisan workshop, Cappellini has evolved into an international brand distinguished for its bold innovation and creativity, crafting high-quality furniture for all styles that let the imagination soar. Under Art Director Giulio Cappellini, recently nominated by Time Magazine as one of the most influential fashion and design trendsetters, the brand has fostered collaborations with young designers around the world and strengthened its commitment to sustainability under the Greenguard program.

Xeniadesign is the brainchild of entrepreneur Monica Stramieri, who wished to create functional pieces encased in a unique form and tailor-made to customers’ tastes. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Xeniadesign employs only the best Italian artisans to craft its trademark Mirror TV, whose mirror-screen merges design and technology. Guided by ethics and aesthetics, all designs are carefully researched to meet EU sustainability standards to enrich homes of all interior design styles for years to come.

EFFE Vetreria Artistica’s story began in 1985 on the historic island of Murano. The atelier crafts all its pieces using traditional methods and, over the years, has cultivated an ethos of research and creativity to explore the range of techniques and aesthetic potential of glass. From the processing in the furnace to the decorative motifs at the mill, attention to detail is paid at every step to create pieces distinguished for their vibrant colors and clarity. Originality and exclusivity are guaranteed by master glassmaker Mario Furlan’s signature.

Specialized in garden furniture, namely vases, boxes, statues, and fountains, Fornace Masini has been producing artistic terracotta since 1938, carrying on the century-old tradition of Impruneta terracotta for generations. The family’s lifelong commitment to high-quality manufacturing is captured in their pieces, which combine elegance and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. This extraordinary legacy is carried on today by Marco and his daughter Costanza, who work together to elevate the Masini brand to the international stage.

Timeless and captivating, La Bottega del Vasaio has been creating masterfully hand-painted majolica for over sixty years. Founded in 1966 by master ceramist Umberto Nicolini and his wife Anna, the family business lives on with daughter Maria Rita, whose creativity, talent, and vision define the brand’s modern identity. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, La Bottega del Vasaio fashions functional and decorative pieces notable for their crafting methods in the Deruta (Perugia) tradition and Renaissance-inspired decorative style.

STUDIO2046 is an interdisciplinary architecture, interior, and product design firm based in Treviglio, Lombardy. Established in 2017 by Daniele Daminelli, the firm seeks to create elegant, versatile interiors that are at once nostalgic and contemporary with an eye towards the future. Daminelli’s passions for Asian cinema, fashion, and European Baroque art are reflected in all projects which come to life using modern, innovative technologies. STUDIO2046 is committed to sustainability and strikes a balance between style and environmental impact in line with European standards.

Born in Naples, Anna Fresa is an architect, designer, and gallery director-owner with an illustrious international career driven by a passion for art, tradition, and nature. After living in Barcelona for a few years, Fresa founded an architecture firm in 1993 in her native Naples, devoting herself to all aspects of design, construction, and interior design. Specialized in designing single-family villas, her interior design work embraces a geometric-mathematical approach with contemporary essential lines enriched by the colors of the Mediterranean.

Mosaïque is a Brescia-based atelier founded by mosaic designer Pamela Canestrini in 2005. Mosaïque pieces embody a balanced juxtaposition of technical rigor and organic design, making each piece suitable for a wide range of decors and personal tastes. Canestrini experiments with mosaic panels on floors and walls as well as accents on vases, lamps, tables, ornaments, and figurines. The versatility of the medium and the artisan’s creative approach make each Mosaïque creation entirely unique.

Valigeria Grignola’s artisan spirit is evident down to the last stitch. Starting out as a small atelier established by Franco Grignola in 1966, the Varese-based brand grew to become a leader in the Italian leather market, renowned for its attention to detail, traditional crafting methods, and fine leathers. The founder passed down the trade secrets to his children who keep the tradition alive through innovation, passion, and resilience. From bags and wallets to shoes and belts, Valigeria Grignola’s collections and bespoke projects complete any sophisticated wardrobe.

Méco Design is an Italian brand that is dedicated to providing complementary furnishing and hospitality solutions to its customers. The company's design philosophy revolves around the principles of simplicity, elegance, and functionality. Each product is designed with meticulous attention to detail. Méco Design's commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of its business operations. From the use of eco-friendly materials to the implementation of environmentally-conscious production processes, the company is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.

Luca Polato founded his namesake atelier Luca Polato Design in 1999 after years of experience in antiquing. The atelier specializes in curated collections of antique, vintage, and modern one-off interior furnishings, paintings, light fixtures, and garden furniture. In 2015, Polato launched his own line of furniture and decor accessories embodying a distinctive Art Deco style. The showroom is located in Solesino, Padova and the brand is a fixture at the International Fair and the Mercante in Fiera exhibitions every year to showcase its collectible items.

SABBA Designs was founded in 2021 by Swiss-born designer Sabine Baz, whose illustrious, multidisciplinary international career is captured in her personal aesthetic, playing with contrasting elements. Guided by a mission to create pieces that appeal to our senses, feelings and personality, SABBA Designs draws inspiration from music to transform a home into an experience where the physical environment plays with natural textures, movement, and color. SABBA collaborates with European manufacturers to craft pieces that don't compromise on design, quality, or sustainability.

Arnaboldi Interiors has been in the furnishing business since its founding in 1930, back when it was a small artisan workshop in Cantù, Lombardy. For more than three generations, Arnaboldi creates and develops exceptional interior decor for luxury homes and hotels in urban centers or mountain landscapes. Renowned for its luxurious allure and attention to details, Arnaboldi Interiors interweaves bygone artisan skills with creativity and originality.

Founded in 1958 by Francesco Perticara, Arcolaio is a family-run, third-generation atelier specialized in handmade textiles and exclusive fabrics based in Teramo, Abruzzo. Expert artisans weave warps and wefts to create elegant works of art, from tablecloths and napkins to pillowcases, blankets, and bath towels. The Arcolaio’s collections are characterized by the fine finishing touches and meticulous details rooted in weaving traditions. Quality, craftsmanship, and beauty define the brand’s production ethos and artistic identity.

A young company with bold vision rooted in history and luxury, DTales was founded by Luca Tirone and Leopoldo Guidi in 2013. Located in the heart of Brianza’s cabinet-making district, DTales specializes in interior and exterior custom finishing solutions for helicopters, private jets, yachts, luxury cars and other exclusive high-end products. From design and engineering to production and installation, DTales is able to bring the designers’ concept and the customers’ vision to life, combining artisan tradition with modern technologies to forge its unmistakable identity.

With modest beginnings as a woodworking workshop founded in 1984, F.lli Meroni has grown into a modern, family-run company specialized in luxury furniture based in Meda, Brianza, the heart of Lombardy’s cabinet-making district. Brothers Francesco and Gabriele Meroni refined the company’s production and organizational strategies, expanding international recognition while remaining faithful to its artisan identity, passion, and expertise. Classic and contemporary collections have an unmistakable Italian style that blend elegant architectural elements with functional details.

The Regina Scarlatta brand was created by Cristian Galeazzi, who was motivated by a great passion for handcrafted woodwork. Growing up in the area around Pesaro, Cristian was influenced by the pipe making tradition of the region. He uses only root wood from Tuscany and Calabria, aged for at least three years in his workshop before carving it. An innate appreciation of classic style is evident in his exquisitely crafted pipes, as is a strong impulse to seek out new shapes and modern lines.

Passionate about art since childhood, Genova-born Maurizia Carantani graduated from the Carrara Academy of Fine Arts and began her career in painting and graphic design in the 1970s. In 1980, she debuted her first collection of ceramic pieces characterized by irregular shapes, contrasting finishes, and unconventional materials. The expressive, bold quality of her pieces and focus on abstract geometries define her personal style. Carantani’s many works are featured in private collections, museums, and art galleries in Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.