The Artisans

Matteo Tagliapietra began as a young apprentice at the esteemed Gambaro & Poggi glass workshop in Murano, under the expert guidance of master Mario Gambaro. He soon proved his talent and became a "master" at the age of 21. In 2015 Matteo started, together with Luciano Gambaro, the new company Gambaro & Tagliapietra. From here begins a new journey, a stimulating project aimed at establishing him as an undisputed master glassmaker, but at the same time a promoter and inspirer, together with Luciano Gambaro, of lines, styles, and contamination to make the millenary art of Murano glass flourish and innovate.

From a delicate seam to intricate marquetry, every detail in Casa Covre’s products is a testament to the brand’s impeccable craftsmanship and tireless pursuit of novel techniques. Founders Matteo and Eleonora Covre come from a family leading in the leather manufacturing sector for over 40 years, guiding their sensibilities and values. Their nautical-inspired home collections are entirely handcrafted, combining fine leather and calfskin upholsteries with prized marbles and wood essences to reveal sophisticated furniture that will withstand the test of time.

Montina has over 100 years of history. Italian is its creative twist, its headquarters, and its production, International is its vocation. With over 100 years of experience, Montina is one of the brands that have made history of furniture in Italy: it is among the founders of Salone del Mobile in Milan. Some of the top designers have collaborated with Montina, such as Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Eero Arnio, Werther Toffoloni, and Vico Magistretti. The core business is 100% made in Italy high-end quality upholstered furniture, storage units, tables, and home décor options to furnish living areas. Montina is also a leading player in product design, prototyping, and industrialization. Moreover, products can be customized according to the client's budget and taste.

Founded in 2002 and based in the Tuscan city of Prato, the heart of Italy’s textile industry, The House of Lyria produces original, timeless fabrics. Founder Riccardo Bruni, the creative force behind The House of Lyria, is an auteur of textiles who merges tradition, experimentation and emotion to create materials with a wholly unique character. The company is named after a rare, elegantly spiraling conch shell. It symbolizes the freedom of the ocean, a wide-open realm in which to dream and explore. Lyria has been working with the world’s leading designers and fashion houses throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. The House of Lyria entered the world of interiors in 2021, launching its cushions collection and creating fabrics for use in private residences, yachts, boutique hotels and other commercial projects by leading architects and interior designers.

CIMENTO® is an innovative technology that transforms concrete into a lightweight and flexible material, capable of redefining spaces. Collections of furniture and decorative accessories blend elegance with durability, all meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. CIMENTO® is not merely a product; it’s an experience that celebrates creativity and sustainability, supported by the certifications of products and processes, ensuring the brand commitment to a responsible future. CIMENTO® collaborates with internationally acclaimed designers to bring unique pieces to life, each telling a story of innovation and style.

Born and raised in Florence, Patrizia Garganti founded her company in 1976. Her main inspiration has always been the research of simple materials, typical from her lend, transformed, thanks to her ability, into unique and iconic handcrafted products. Craftsmanship, attention to detail, continuous research of new techniques and manual processes, and tailor-made projects have always been considered the company’s strengths, defining its identity. Collaboration with acclaimed designers, like Roberto Lazzeroni, for some of the brand’s most iconic creations, added a further distinctive touch to the brand’s personality.

Born in Pisa, designer Francesco Maria Messina has a truly international upbringing and artistic training. His studies at the École Spéciale d'Architecture in Paris and Tulane University in New Orleans sowed the seeds for his graduate studies at the Confluence Institute in Lyon. Between 2018 and 2020 he created five collections adding to the launch of the Mauritian luxury furniture brand Cypraea. Following successful exhibitions in Milan, Sardinia, and London, he returned to Tuscany in 2020 to open his own design studio. His pieces have been showcased at the Venice Design Biennale.

Founded by designers Federico Senesi and Michele Strammiello, Studio X is a Milan-based workshop that integrates art and design in their study of forms and novel materials. Studio X creates singular and sculptural objects of interior design hand-modeled using resin, revealing a dynamic and dramatic aesthetic brimming with avant-garde style and timeless sophistication.

A visual artist, designer, and artisan from Rome, Cristiana Vignatelli Bruni has exhibited her works in renowned art galleries and museums in Italy, the Netherlands, and South Korea. Based in the idyllic Roman countryside, her work is interdisciplinary and is rooted in an unconventional definition of luxury, wherein art is present in everyday life in playful ways. Vignatelli Bruni creatively experiments with shapes and colors that do not conform to mainstream beauty standards to awaken our senses, brighten our relationships, and turn a simple gesture into something special.

An extraordinary mix of design, fine art and photography, Profilo creates personalized gift ideas. Founded in 2015 by designer Andrew Vianello, Profilo captures the profile of your loved ones by stopping time and creating an object that immortalizes a memory or bond. The sculptures are skillfully handcrafted by Italian artisans using a variety of metal wires, including precious ones, to recreate human and animal silhouettes, as well as cars, boats, motorcycles, and various subjects. Profilo is based in Venice, Milan, and Paris and can be found in pop-up stores in other cities.

Bottega Veneziana is a renowned, century-old Venetian glasswork whose minute, precious designs are a testament to their commitment to tradition and quality. Working alongside architects and interior designers, an exceptionally skilled, trustworthy team of master artisans create striking lighting fixtures and objects of decor for private and contract interiors. The entire production process is carried out in-house, ensuring high quality and exclusivity.

A century-old family-run business working with first-rate iron since 1920, Lispi combines traditional methods of craftsmanship with innovative research methods. Established by Ulderico Lispi, the incomparable know-how of Lispi’s artisans has been passed down for generations and is now in the hands of Claudio and Emanuele Lispi, ensuring impeccable pieces that will withstand the test of time.

Imbued with the sweet wooden scent of a traditional carpenter’s shop, Giorgetti is a century-old workshop founded in 1898 based in the Italian province of Brianza. Skillful artisans pair their manual techniques with novel technology to create singular interior design pieces, collaborating with renowned and passionate designers the likes of Adam D. Tihany and Ludovica and Roberto Palomba. Giorgetti uses a range of prized wood essences, chiefly maple, ebony, beechwood, and walnut, underscoring the brand’s commitment to quality.

Established in 2004 in Bassano Del Grappa, Real Piel designs and distributes refined upholsteries and seating solutions. Fine Italian leather is the brand’s trademark, featured in exclusive household and commercial collections. Special attention to market evolution enriched its collections with new fabrics and faux leathers to envision novel designs developed by a young and dynamic team attentive to the spirit of the times. Creativity, ergonomics, inclusion, and sustainability are the bedrock of the company’s philosophy.

Founded in 1983 by decorator Silvana Cattin and sculptor Maurizio Sergio Cortese, Cattin is a family-run atelier of first-rate porcelain artworks masterfully designed and handcrafted using traditional methods. Cattin’s intricate yet effortless designs weave together diverse resins, enamels, precious metals, and motifs, revealing versatile pieces that enrich interior decors with their sophisticated and exclusive Italian style.

Modesign is innovative spirit, artistic intuition, and manual experience. It was born from the desire to abandon the old conception of design and open its gaze to a new vision. Bianchini srl’s fundamental contribution to spreading the value of Made in Italy around the world began in 1968, with the opening of its first factory near Verona. In 2022 the company founded the Modesign brand, with a contemporary style that nevertheless does not abandon tradition in which wood is the real protagonist. We chose to make each piece of furniture from real wood, a natural material that is completely recyclable, reassuring to the touch, and evocative to the sense of smell.

The enchanting interplay between glass and light inspired Maurizio and Christian Musatti to establish WonderGlass in 2013. Deeply rooted in Venetian glassmaking traditions, their avant-garde collections synthesize ancient craftsmanship and contemporary design, revealing tailor-made solutions that will infuse decors with a mystical ambiance thanks to their captivating reflections. Partnerships with internationally-acclaimed artists and designers inspire their exuberant, colorful designs that recall surreal dreamscapes.

Mavoix's mission is to transform spaces and tell stories through wallpapers, hand-drawn in digital art. Mavoix's wallpaper collections evoke emotions and fascinate through visions of surreal and imaginary worlds that suit unconventional spaces, but are also able to infuse spaces with calm and tranquility, thanks to essential collections, characterized by pure lines and pastel colors.

Founded in 1967 originally under the name ModernoLux, Lampex Italiana’s craftsmen are renowned for creating exclusive lighting fixtures with stunning attention to detail. Its timeless pieces suit modern and classic interiors alike and can be entirely customized to meet the client’s decor needs. Lampex also partners with architects and businesses for private projects to provide tailor-made light arrangements.

A first-rate linen atelier based in Tuscany, Verderoccia is world-renowned for its singular style and exceptional designs. Their stunning linens showcase Egyptian cotton that is deftly woven, finished, and embroidered in Italy by master artisans. Boasting over four generations of the Pratesi family’s artisan know-how, the brand is run by Gaia Leonori Pratesi and her children Athos and Margherita who work to keep their family legacy and traditions alive.