The Artisans

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.

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.

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.

Tipstudio is a design studio based in Florence and Pietrasanta that explores the potential of materials and processes with a critical, future-oriented approach. Bridging design and art, Tipstudio specializes in creative consulting, research, furniture design, and limited-edition collectibles. Recognized by Elle Decor’s "Talent on Show" at Milan Design Week 2022, they collaborate with galleries, brands, and private clients. Founders Imma and Tommaso are also Course Leaders of the Interior Design Master’s Program at IED Florence.

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.