The Artisans

Braganti was created in the 60s as a small workshop in Florence’s artisanal district of San Frediano. The workshop grew but it remained there to this day, continuing to produce exquisite sterling silver artifacts, following the ancient Florentine tradition. Care for details, perfect finishes, and sophisticated style characterize the traditional pieces, such as silverware and home decorations, and also the collections added after the acquisition of the Del Conte company in 2010. Braganti collaborates with several luxury brands, interior designers and renowned architects.

Lamberti Design was established in the 1970s in Cava de’ Tirreni, on the Amalfi Coast, as a small metalworking workshop making steel doors, window frames, and balusters. Through creative collaborations with architects and interior designers, it soon became known for its high-quality, handcrafted metal products. Specialized in all types of metals (stainless steel, corten, iron, brass, copper, and aluminum), dedicated artisans masterfully execute all designs with each production stage, from polishing and welding to applying custom-made finishes.

At the end of the 80s, Rudy Marinotto started Siru in the striking location of Lido in Venice, creating a world suspended between the timeless tradition of Murano mouth-blown glass and a modern and elegant sensibility. Here the masterful art of making Venetian lanterns that has been passed down for centuries meets a contemporary approach to create one-of-a-kind, exquisite, precious objects that keep a glorious past alive while being utterly modern.

Meroni and Colzani started out as two separate businesses specialized in furniture and upholstery since the ‘60s. As two third generation, family-run companies operating in the cabinet making district of Brianza near Milan, they eventually merged to unite their tradition and sartorial expertise into one brand. Meroni & Colzani use the finest wood, leather, and fabric coupled with the latest technologies to produce sophisticated modern pieces for the home.

The creations produced at Berdondini, founded by Antonio Berdondini in 1926, have been characterized by their timeless and exclusive designs demonstrating Italian excellence and creativity. Each piece is the result of a lengthy sequence of delicate, precise and rigorous steps, combined with the use of the most valuable materials. Expert artisans, knowledge of history and traditions, and exemplary designs are what make Berdondini’s creations unique and unrepeatable.

With a background in media arts and interactive installations, Silvio Mondino started combining digital technologies with handmade objects. This process of exploration allows this Milan-based artist to experiment, specializing in handcrafted lighting fixtures that are functional pieces of sculptural art. Each piece is assembled by hand and can be customized to fit the client’s needs.

Created in 2003, Superego has collaborated with some of the most important designers worldwide (like Alessandro Mendini and Andrea Branzi), producing limited collections made of exclusive pieces in ceramic with great attention to craftsmanship. Loving and breathing design, the team at Superego is also the protagonist of the Designer Toy Movement, distinctive for combining the emotional effects of toys with design elements and pop culture to create limited editions of objects in ceramic that become art pieces.

Meccani Design, created in the 50s, designs and produces home décor objects crafted using artisanal techniques that are the result of three generations of artisans at work in Cascina, by Pisa, Tuscany. These modern pieces of furniture express their strong link with tradition, combined with a contemporary style. Innovation and tradition meet in these objects that are built with great respect for nature, in a sustainable way, and with natural, non-toxic materials, using solid wood: a warm, scented, alive and renewable, solid resource.

Sbigoli Terrecotte was founded in 1857 by the Sbigoli family in the district of Sant'Ambrogio, in Florence, where their workshop was known for its expertise and high quality products, specializing in the production of tableware and furniture. In the 1920’s they moved to the area of Sant’Egidio, where the workshop is today. Still operating according to the traditional Tuscan craftsmanship of Majolica, all pieces bear a Florentine style and a one-of-a-kind flair making them irreplaceable works of art

Marco Pollice, the art director of his namesake brand, specialized in lighting engineering at the Politecnico in Milan and worked for many years in his family business. He represents the fourth generation of a family that has made invaluable contributions to the world of lighting in Italy since 1908. Focusing on design and custom-made lighting, his award winning projects include public and private illuminations. He also teams up with some of the most renowned designers to create exquisite and timeless pieces.

Established in 1959, Illulian is a well-established luxury design brand renowned internationally for its commitment to craftsmanship. Currently, under the direction of Davis and Bendis Ronchetti Illulian, this family-run company creates works of art with a distinct heirloom quality. Their prestigious showroom, located in the heart of Milan’s fashionable “quadrilatero” district, has unique modern objects and examples of the in-house design studio pieces on display, rendered in full detail and customizable thanks to Ilullian’s team of skilled artisans.

Vetrerie di Empoli was founded in 1936 by the Parentini family, who still own the company and are now in their third generation. Since the early 1900s, it has been creating innovative, handcrafted products, including two patented designs. Today, the company has an international distribution network thanks to its innovative, highly artisanal products, deeply inspired by Tuscan and Italian cultural and craft traditions.

Since Cleto Munari encountered architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, he has directed all his research and activities towards industrial design, working for important companies around the world, continuously searching for inspiration, ideas and original projects. Cleto Munari is open to analysis and experimentation of forms and materials. His objects, specifically those made of gold and silver, are present in the permanent collections of many important museums around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Francesco Giannini and Gianni Parenti created the company Il Papiro in Florence in 1976, inspired by their passion for the tradition of decorated paper of their native city and the ancient techniques used to produce it. The high quality of the materials and the excellent manufacturing of each piece makes Il Papiro successful around the world. Using hand marbling, lithography, letterpress, and hand engraving, these artisans create exquisite objects to pass down for generations.

Born and raised in Varazze, Liguria, Simone Fanciullacci moved to Milan to pursue product design at the Politecnico University, making it his permanent home in 2008. After almost 10 years working in design studios, he founded an art consulting firm in 2017 and currently curates Edizione Limitata (“Limited Edition”), a collection that keeps traditional Italian craftsmanship alive with bold, functional objects perfect for modern homes. He received numerous accolades for his collaborations, notably the IF Design Award and a special mention for the prized Compasso d’Oro Award.

In 1968, Pietro Coco began working as a sculptor and wood engraver in a small workshop near Pisa. His sons Pietro, Enrico, and Giorgio Coco, together with Gianluigi Signorini and Mauro Salcioli, established their brand in 1973. Gifted with passion and perseverance, the skilled artisans at Signorini & Coco create furniture pieces that are unique works of art. The third generation - Mirko, Alessio, and Cecilia Coco, Daniele Salcioli, and Gianluca Busdraghi - combines the rich craftsmanship heritage passed down in their families with modern aesthetics and inspirations.

Petri Firenze’s unique pieces are brought to life in the artisan workshop in San Casciano Val di Pesa, a town in the luscious hillside of the Chianti region. The company was founded by Simone Petri in 1991 and specializes in decorative objects that combine art with nature by incorporating shells, fossils, gemstones, corals, precious woods, and animal horns into the prized metals. The pieces are rendered timeless by the hands of the skilled artisans who utilize new and ancient techniques to enhance every delicate and meticulous detail.

Eredi Marelli is the evolution of an original artisanal workshop founded in 1934 in Cantù, the heart of the famous furniture-making district by Milan. Specialized in contemporary and vintage furniture, this innovative brand mixes exquisite artisanal craftsmanship, design, and masterful handmade techniques. Using the finest woods, these artisans create elegant pieces distinctive for their wood inlays, brass details, and the utmost attention to every detail.

Maurizio Navone was born in Turin and studied architecture at the Politecnico in Turin and design at the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan. After working at the office of Corporate Identity Olivetti in his formative years, he started his own brand, specializing in corporate and product design. In 2001 he created Restart, a brand that produces sustainable objects in limited series. His pieces are minimalist and sophisticated for a contemporary home.

Founded in 1978 in Cittadella, a medieval town in the Veneto region, Bragagnolo is a well-established name in the historic, Italian silversmith tradition. Committed to excellence, each piece is crafted by master silversmiths with aesthetic sensibility and passion to reveal refined creations distinguished by their combination of elegance and functionality. Innovative research and tradition are deeply interconnected in all Bragagnolo Argenti products characterized by timeless sophistication and a unique design.