The Artisans

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

German-born artisan Agnes Duerrschnabel has had an unconventional artistic journey. First moving to Milan for a language course, she worked as an interpreter and sworn translator for the Court of Como for over 30 years. Never once setting aside her passion for art, she returned to Germany in 2007 to study at the National Institute for Ceramics Design in Höhr-Grenzhausen and, in 2013, opened a workshop in Como’s historic Santa Margherita monastery. Her unique pieces have a delicate aesthetic that feature grès, porcelain, and natural elements such as marine wood and stones.

Master glassmaker Carlo Rosa founded Vetreria Artistica Rosa in Venice after decades of experience in Murano glass craftsmanship and a deep passion for this timeless material. Designed by Carlo and his two sons Denis and Omar, these magnificent lighting fixtures are entirely crafted by hand with tools used by Murano artisans for centuries. Each piece can be customized or made-to-order, making it a splendid masterpiece of unparalleled artistic value.

Testatonda is a design group based in Turin, with a multicultural identity. Formed by Nicolò Corigliano, Matteo Minello, Alessandro Scialdone, and Valter Cagna, their diverse professional backgrounds -ranging from architecture and design to anthropology and sociology -converge in an artistic space where they explore and create objects that combine functionality and elegance. The name Testatonda is inspired by the dome-headed nail that effortlessly links iron and wood, symbolic of both the diversity of the group and duality of their creations

Ars Murano was founded in 1982 by glass masters Roberto Cammozzo, Elio Raffaeli and Renzo Vianello, whose early collaboration with artist Livio Seguso proved fundamental in developing the precision, purity, and elegance for which their pieces are known. Driven by expertise and passion, the glass-making factory specializes in both large and small abstract and modern sculptures certified by the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark. The atelier is known for reviving traditional methods and motifs, notably “aquarium” sculptures, and collaborating with international artists.

Based in Sernobi, Sardinia, OTQ is a woodworking atelier founded by Matteo Congiu specialized in cork-based interior design solutions. Congiu’s love of wood began at an early age thanks to the family business “Sud Legno”, a successful wood production company. During his Master in Digital Fabrication in Milan, Congiu explored the relationship between artisan techniques and new technologies. After his debut at the Salone del Mobile 2015, OTQ became a reality, transforming into the present-day atelier renowned for its bold Sardinian identity and culture of innovation.

Located in Treviso, Fisionarte is a diverse team of Italian designers and master craftsmen who create innovative, high-end lighting solutions that challenge the conventional conception of the industrial sector. Experience, savoir-faire, and passion unite the team, led by Creative Director Domenico Rinaldi. Each piece is entirely handcrafted, transforming fabrics, metals, and blown glass into timeless designs of unparalleled creativity and workmanship. Fisionarte works with customers to meet their needs and propose original ideas for residential and commercial decors.

Maronese’s story has its roots in the strong work ethic defining family-run furniture companies in the Pordenone area.In 1966, while the area was undergoing its industrial transition, Giovanni and Iginio Polesello founded the Maronese furniture factory alongside Bruno Billot and Angelo Copat. Growing competition and technological integration led Maronese to form the ATMAGroup in 1984 to strengthen its position on the international stage. This dynamic identity makes Maronese an outstanding success story of industrial furniture production with an artisan soul.

Based in Treviso, Cadore is a family-led company founded in 1969 specialized in the design and production of luxury furnishings for luxury residences and the hospitality sector. The brand's unique and bespoke designs embody a classic, handmade style that remains loyal to the company’s core values of excellence, commitment, and perseverance. Cadore has innovated throughout the years while never losing sight of their artisanal spirit, most recently implementing a sustainable production model.

Founded in 1956 by Rocco Ferri, Bari-based eponymous furniture company is renowned for its tailored pieces and innovation-driven design culture. Creative talents and detailed craftsmanship combined with technological know-how and a strong social-environmental responsibility are the hallmarks of Ferri’s production processes. No detail is overlooked by their expert craftsmen -from raw material sourcing and fabric selection to design and customization -to create Ferri’s modern and competitive products, made according to the highest canons of Italian artisan tradition.

Located in the heart of Naples’ Chiaia district, Spazio Materiæ is an interior design atelier co-founded in 2015 by architects Teresa Carnuccio and Stefano Santoro with the goal of proposing pieces by young, up-and-coming Italian designers alongside high-end furniture brands. The dynamic workshop is a stimulating environment for both innovative international designers and seasoned, iconic Italian and European designers. The first collection of limited edition pieces titled Materiæ Edizioni Napoli was showcased at the 2020 EDIT Napoli.

Mirei Monticelli is a Milan-based multidisciplinary designer and founder of Studiomirei, a project born in 2019 with the mission to create eco-conscious sustainable lighting and objects using industrial processes and traditional artisan techniques. The main material is Banaca fiber, cultivated from the Philippines and woven by a community of weavers in the province of Bicol. Born in the Philippines, Monticelli has a Masters degree in Design and Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and received the Salone Satellite for her Nebula lamp during Milan Design Week 2019.

Urban planner, architect, and designer Ennio Nonni was born in Faenza in 1954 where he directed urban design projects for over 30 years. Nonni cultivated his passion for design through his minimal and colorful vases and sculptures characterized by the "faience", glazed ceramic earthenware, combined with themes of futuristic cities, enigmatic but not unlikely architectural fantasies. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nonni directed two museums (MAP Institute and MUS.T) and introduced incentives for green construction, “biourbanism”, and contemporary art projects in 2019.