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Geminiano Cozzi Venezia 1765

Veneto, Italy | Ceramist

Geminiano Cozzi Venezia 1765 is a historic, 18th-century Venetian brand specialized in fine porcelains renowned for their craftsmanship and unparalleled sophistication. Founder Geminiano Cozzi was a visionary who recognized the value of porcelain accented with innovative motifs, thus designing an array of patterns still showcased more than two centuries later. The brand was re-launched by entrepreneur Antonio Tognana and its pieces are sought-after by famous collectors and world-renowned auction houses like Sotheby's, Christie's and Pandolfini.

Chapel

Campania, Italy | Furniture Maker

Chapel was founded in 2015 by Marie-Charlotte Bassi, a self-taught designer born in Paris, and Neapolitan artist Diego Petroso, who learned the ropes in his family-run woodworking business. This brand balances art and design, specializing in furniture entirely handcrafted in the Falegnameria Petroso workshop founded in Naples in 1968. The bold aesthetic of these pieces combine geometric volumes and vibrant colors, infusing a dynamic and timeless quality into a contemporary home.

La Fucina di Efesto

Lombardia, Italy | Sculptor

Self-taught sculptor Alessandro Rametta founded La Fucina di Efesto (Hephaestus’ Forge) in Milan in 1997. Guided by a pioneering approach to the art of metalworking, Rametta has always been devoted to exploring creative applications of this expressive material, using new sculptural and pictorial techniques to shape this expressive material. His creations come to life with the contribution of designer Andrea Capriotti and the entire workshop team and stand out for their exquisite balance of art, design, and architecture.

Sambuco

Umbria, Italy | Ceramist

Mario Sambuco established his eponymous brand at the end of the 1950s, following the footsteps of his father Luigi who has a deep knowledge of Deruta-style ceramics. Since the ‘80s, Mario’s sons Lucio and Luca took up the family business, creating new designs thanks to constant research and experimenting with precious finishes such as gold, silver, and platinum. Sambuco keeps alive traditional techniques by rigorously maintaining handcraftsmanship at the core of production, receiving the prestigious Primo Concorso tra Ceramisti in Deruta prize in 1991.

Daniele Nannini

Toscana, Italy | Ceramist

Born in Torino and living in Firenze, Daniele Nannini has been an illustrator and author of many children books published in Italy and abroad, particularly dedicated to projects involving visual creations. In recent years, he has started painting and sculpting life-like ceramic objects that possess an expressive, eclectic quality. Focusing on the connection between man and nature, Nannini’s subjects create an idyllic landscape without the human element prevailing over nature, rendered with powerful and elegant volumes.

Mauro Varotti

Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Carpenter

Mauro Varotti is the owner of his eponymous furniture firm specialized in marquetry and exquisite inlaid works located in Rimini, a historic town along the Adriatic coast. Varotti’s tremendous passion for his job gives life to his creations, unique objects of art that take center stage in any refined home. He established the artistic brand Intarsia after meeting with antique art and jewelry dealer Massimo Giorgi, who owns a gallery in the nearby town of Cattolica.

ROU Materiaal

Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Designer

Based in Ravenna, ROU Materiaal is a furniture firm established in 2013 by Marzia De Lorenzi and Monica Cortesi, artists who share a strong passion for art, design, and the city of Paris. The firm’s name derives from Afrikaans meaning “raw material”, highlighting the brand’s distinctive style that connects "primitive" materials to a deep study of contemporary shapes and textures using resins, acrylics, stucco, and cement. Their sculpture-tables and hand-painted fabrics are manufactured in Italy from salvaged woods of century-old trees that find new life in a modern home.

MNMVenezia

Veneto, Italy | Gem Cutter

Michela Nardin founded MNMVenezia in 2017 after an illustrious career as an artist in Rome and Venice. Drawn to the unconventional and bestowed with an artistic spirit, Nardin pursued various art forms. She moved to Venice over 24 years ago and fell in love with the city’s glass and mosaics tradition: there, she perfected her artistic knowledge with the help of master craftsmen. Using glass from the historic Orsoni Furnace, she crafts mosaics in small collections inspired by different passions, exploring places and stories in a unique, refreshing, and personal way.

Grilli

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

GRILLI s.r.l. is the daughter company of F.LLI GRILLI, founded in 1963 by Giorgio and Giovanni Grilli in the small Tuscan town of Perignano, near Pisa. The Grilli brothers started their business in a small workshop near their home, specializing in handcrafted furniture with a distinct classic aesthetic. Deeply rooted in the history and tradition of Italian cabinetmaking, Grilli’s collections are distinguished for their exquisite craftsmanship, quality materials, and architectural silhouettes that will perfectly complement any decor.

Stefano Gerini

Toscana, Italy | Carpenter

Stefano Gerini is an eponymous interior design workshop based in the historic heart of Florence. Founded in 1980 by Stefano and Anna Gerini, the brand draws inspiration from the architectural grandeur of Florentine basilicas, creating furniture, decorative panels, and accent pieces. Gerini uses repurposed wood, salvaged and reimagined with novel decorative elements. Gerini uses traditional Florentine lacquers and waxes to give each piece a distinctive appearance and charm that harmoniously integrates into any decor.

Spini Firenze

Toscana, Italy | Furniture Maker

Established in the 1930s by Ernesto Spini in the heart of Florence, this eponymous brand embodies traditional Florentine hand-craftsmanship. Ernesto began his career as a sculptor and later specialized in woodcarving, two mediums that remain the specialty of this family-run business, now at its third generation. In the workshop in Scandicci, by Florence, Spini’s creatives and artisans constantly experiment while also maintaining a strong link with the past, making high-quality home décor and furniture pieces.

Gaiadipaola

Lazio, Italy | Textile Designer

Gaia Di Paola studied Architecture in Rome and worked as a fashion designer for internationally renowned brands. After taking several crafting courses at St. Martin’s College of Arts & Design in London, she discovered her passion in combining art and fashion. She later established her eponymous brand GAIADIPAOLA, creating precious hand-painted and hand-embroidered home textiles. Working between Rome and London, her pieces express both the eclectic energy of a modern metropolis and the rich Italian tradition of hand-craftsmanship.

Chiara Terraneo

Lombardia, Italy | Ceramist

Chiara Terraneo was born in 1984 in Cantù, in the heart of the cabinetmaking district near Milan. She studied Graphic Design at the New Academy of Fine Arts (NABA) and Photography at the R. Bauer School, both in Milan. While traveling the world, she started a career as freelance visual storyteller, using different mediums to express her unique point of view. In her collection of home textiles, she combines her curiosity and her talent to create exquisite accents for modern interiors.

Salvino Marsura

Veneto, Italy | Sculptor

Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His career started in the ‘50s, with a body of work comprising small and large-scale sculptures, as well as furniture and architectural elements. He has always crafted his pieces by hand using the forge, the anvil, and the hammer, following in the footsteps of the greatest blacksmiths tradition. With force and wits, his creativity infuses character and soul into all his unique art pieces.

Antique Mirror

Toscana, Italy | Glassmith

Established in the captivating Tuscan countryside of Sovicille (Siena), Antique Mirror is a brand specialized in the artisanal production of flat glass. For over forty years, Antique Mirror has distinguished itself for research and innovation in glassmaking techniques, developing oxidation processes and patented processes for vintage sheets and mosaic tiles that follow old traditions and infuse them with modern design appeal. Each piece is unique in production and design. Antique Mirror is eco-conscious and uses renewable energy to power its activities.

CosmoTre

Toscana, Italy | Lighting Maker

CosmoTre is a young and dynamic company specialized in lightings and furnishing objects for hotels, yachts, commercial spaces, and residences. Each product can be adapted to the customer's specific needs. By working in tandem with architects and decorators its craftsmen find the most suitable solution for any interior requirement. CosmoTre products represent the highest quality standard in this sector: a selection of high-quality materials and attention to detail assure a first-class production, which stands us out in Italy and worldwide for its outstanding quality.

Marricreo

Campania, Italy | Accessories Maker

Marricreo is a home decor brand founded by Simona Novi and based in Naples. The brand name is derived from the words "mar", for sea, and the Neapolitan expression "ma' ricreo", signifying enjoyment or being reinvigorated by beauty: these two inspirations are reflected in the brand's design philosophy and pursuit of balanced proportions and sleek forms. Crafted by exceptional artisans in its workshop, Marricreo pieces are designed to be enjoyed year-round at home and on the boat.

Interia

Lombardia, Italy | Lighting Maker

Interia creates pieces guided by passion for light sources and a constant research for new and creative ways of bringing it to life. With the goal of making light a standout element in any home, the teamwork between designers, suppliers, and external collaborators creates a synergic energy that makes each lamp a unique piece. Customizable options give clients the opportunity to have tailor-made designs and materials to suit any interior need.

Fioroni

Lombardia, Italy | Furniture Maker

Fioroni’s workshop is based in the Central Italian Alps, at the border with Switzerland. In this striking natural environment, designers and craftsmen collaborate to create prototypes using traditional methods. Started as a family carpentry business with 50 years of experience in woodworking, Fioroni is a new brand whose collections are both innovative and timeless. With fine materials and a strict quality control process, each piece is an elegant interpretation of iconic styles.