The Artisans

Fabio Pierantonio’s artistic vision embodies balance and the connection between man and nature. His extensive travels exposed him to the spirituality of the Aboriginal Australians and Native Americans, rooted in overcoming the alienation and anxieties of modern life by reconnecting with the natural world. His works are expressed through carefully selected organic materials that are combined to convey a harmony of shapes, colors and emotion. Pietrantonio lives between the Alps and the island of Sardinia, drawing inspiration from these two captivating environments.

Co-founded in 2017 by product designer Imma Matera and designer Tommaso Lucarini, Tipstudio is a multidisciplinary studio based in Florence renowned for product and graphic design. The brand is strongly connected to tradition and craftsmanship, focusing on an experimental approach in their use of material through research for forms to express what Matera and Lucarini call “the narrative and emotional power of an object”. Tipstudio collaborates with expert artisans, brands, and companies to create its handcrafted pieces and limited editions.

Architect Francesca Verardo cultivated her passion for ceramics by training with Italian and international master ceramists. She was inspired to open her own workshop after meeting English potter David Roberts, founder of the Naked Raku movement in Europe, in 2012. Her atelier opened a year later in Pordenone, where Verardo started producing contemporary raku ceramic jewelry in black and white with smoky tones. Her minimalist, geometric style is defined by monochrome surfaces combined with precious metals, finely hand-painted using traditional techniques.

Born and raised in Campania, designers Ilaria Spagnuolo and Pietro Petrillo are the art-directors of Keep Life®. The brand was inspired by the Southern Italian tradition of eating dried fruit and nuts at the end of the meal: Petrillo noticed how the emptied shells formed an irregular yet harmonious tapestry on the table and, in 2017, Keep Life® was born. The founder, Petrillo, developed and patented KL, a sustainable, bio-inspired material made of shells that are dried, ground, and glued together without chemical solvents. Every KL piece embodies the principles of continuity and harmony between man and Nature, marked by a distinct texture and scent.

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Angus Hampel is an award-winning painter and printmaker. With an unconventional background pursuing Classical Studies at Oxford and working as a journalist and editor, Hampel changed paths over two decades ago after passing by an art school in London. He moved to Tuscany, where he still lives and works, to study art at an atelier in Florence. Hampel’s paintings, etchings, and aquatints are studies in visual meditation and contemplation that convey a sense of wonder at the beauty of life, nature, and her amazing creations.

Venice is the inspiration behind SYLCOM’s lighting creations, each capturing the artistry of the mullioned windows, sculptures, stuccos, and molded cornices on churches and palazzos scattered across the city. Founded in the 1960s, the company is a leader in faithful reproductions of Venetian classics as well as contemporary collections designed in collaboration with national and international designers. Innovative LED technology is combined with centuries-old glass techniques to give life to unique masterpieces renowned for their beauty, efficiency, and functionality.

Spanish-born designer and architect Marta Benet moved to Italy in 2015 to study ceramics after graduating from the Universitat Politècnica de València. Her multidisciplinary training in fashion and design comes across in her contemporary aesthetic. Exploring natural materials with traditional techniques allows Benet to create textures and highlight imperfections rather than concealing them to engage all five senses. Benet creates all pieces - from ceramics to fabrics and limited-edition series - from her home studio in Asola, Mantova.

Established in 1895, Villevenete is a third-generation family business managed by the Gatti family. Focused initially on interior and furnishing design, Gatti family integrated Venetian tapestry traditions into the company’s interior design portfolio in 1998, soon becoming an international leader in furniture design renowned for its wealth of expertise and the unquestionable quality. In the hands of its master artisans, Villevenete’s exquisite collections merge modern forms with traditional materials.

UnoCashmere is a young brand specializing in bespoke luxury fabrics, standing out on the global market for its exceptional designs, artistry, and quality. Based in the heart of Brianza, the brand name captures the essence of its mission statement: create timeless products using the finest materials that defy the standardization of mass-production. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Simona Colombo, UnoCashmere has launched the "Just for you" Collection of hand-embroidered unique pieces that represents the perfect synthesis of customization and craftsmanship.

Founded in 1970 by Lanciotto Galeotti and now assisted by his son Andrea, the Original S.r.l. is specialized in chandeliers, wall lights, and table lamps crafted by skilled craftsmen in the Sesto Fiorentino workshop. Bronze castings made using the lost wax technique are combined with hand-engraved crystals, Carrara marble, and semi-precious stones to create unique products that radiate elegance and prestige with every detail. In recent years, the company has extended its production to a wide range of tableware, homeware and bathroom accessories

Set and costume designer Barbara Petrecca’s extensive experience in en plein air theatre productions is the inspiration behind her bold style and eclectic collections. The perfect marriage of scenography and interior design, the Camera delle meraviglioe and Notturno feature lighting pieces handmade of brass, graphite, plaster, resins, textile elements, and vintage furniture using a blend of theatre and tailoring techniques. Each piece tells a story, transforming interiors into suggestive theatrical settings with a dreamlike ambience.

A young artist and designer, Alessandro Vinci grew up in Syracuse, a Sicilian city rich in art and history. After graduating from the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, he worked as a designer for a noteworthy luxury design company. Several of his creations can be considered part of his search for a new contemporary language, where traditions are respected as they are blended with modern aesthetics.

Located in Rimini, San Patrignano is the largest halfway house in Europe, offering drug addicts the tools to build a new life since 1978. Brought to life under the creative direction of artist Giovanna Bianco, San Patrignano’s solesempre Collection features unique objects handcrafted by the house’s young residents in Design Lab workshops, combining art and materials with stories of personal rebirth. This initiative, inspired by the darkness of the lockdown, seeks to create objects that bring a ray of light, hope, and comfort into our homes. This is a charity project, 100% of profits will be devolved to the community of San Patrignano

British-born studio stoneware potter Terry Davies began his training in the late 1970s, traveling extensively before eventually settling down in Tuscany 25 years ago. Davies followed in the footsteps of pioneers Betty Woodman, Aldo Londi, Carlo Zauli, and contemporary master ceramist Alessio Tasca, all the while creating his own artistic style. Recipient of several international awards, Davies balances functional, abstract, and classical concepts and transforms them into gentle shapes with a distinctive textural allure

Founded in Meolo, outside of Venice and harnessing the Zanchettin family’s forty years of experience in the industry, Medulum designs, and crafts innovative furnishings and accessories. The new décor brand combines the tradition and quality of traditional craftsmanship with modern design, working with important architecture studios and designers. The first Medulum collection features eight pieces of furniture, including bookcases, side tables, consoles, and armchairs.

Once a small bottega in Catania, founded in 1899 by Santo Romano, today Romano Pavimenti continues in the tradition of Mattonelle dei Cento Anni, now in the fourth generation. The company remains faithful to its roots, using the same passion, the same artisanal quality, and raw materials, particularly volcanic rock from Mount Etna, still the foundation of all the company’s products, the company continually experiments and innovates to offer contemporary cement tiling. All Romano Pavimenti products are made by hand.

An artisan and designer, Marco Ripa crafts bespoke furnishings in iron and steel in his workshop in Porto San Giorgio, Province of Fermo. Marco was born in 1977. At the age of 15, he began working as an apprentice in a workshop where he discovered his passion for iron, which became his material of choice.Inspired by American sculptor Calder, Marco Ripa shapes and colors metals to create vases, lamps, bookshelves, side tables and accessories, each entirely original and impossible to reproduce.

Freaklab is a contemporary atelier, a creative workshop producing majolica terracotta pieces, established in Palermo by Antonio Sunseri in 2016. Freaklab serves up original pieces that draw inspiration from the relationship between man and nature, featuring animals and monstrous creatures. To convey his ideas, Antonio uses a paintbrush to represent the world of painting, a pencil, the symbol of drawing, and a scalpelto shape his materials.

Tecno Spa, founded in 1953 by Osvaldo and Fulgenzio Borsani, is a historic furnishing company based in the heart of Milan, with every collection based on quality design, materials, and artisanal tradition. The brand boasts an innovative approach, 47 patents, 5 Compassi d’Oro, and numerous recognitions, allowing them to launch their products around the world, creating prestigious works and true design icons. Today, Tecno Spa defines themselves as a design factory.

Founded in 1915 by Roberto Gambella, today, Ebanisteria Roberto Gambella is led by its third generation. The company is proud of its century of woodworking mastery and continues to use traditional techniques while incorporating the latest technology in terms of accessories and tools. The company works exclusively with prestigious solid woods to create modern and exclusive products with Scandinavian inspiration, designed by Erika Gambella. The company has now been officially included in the official register of historic Italian businesses.