The Artisans

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.

Founded by Antonio Capelletti in 1861 in Meda, Province of Monza and Brianza, C.G. Capelletti was once a small artisanal workshop. Today the company is an international leader in their sector, creating furnishings for private villas, hotels, restaurants, public spaces, and yachts. Each of their pieces is reproduced from historic pieces, respecting proportions, materials, and finishes to satisfy any client, even those requesting personalization.

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.

Initially a branch of historic furniture company La Veneta, Scapin Collezioni embodies contemporary design vision that pushes the limits of artisanship. The brand revisits traditional forms with cutting-edge technologies, transforming them into singular and eccentric pieces that effortlessly balance art and design. Scapin Collezioni’s collaborations with renowned artists and designers has resulted in iconic furniture and interior accessories characterized by playful shapes and tactile surfaces with a distinctive sculptural and artistic flair

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

Based in the coastal city of Naples, Lab Design specializes in materials for interior and exterior renovation benefitting from a rich, multi-generational crafting tradition. Passion and constant innovation characterize Lab Design’s production, created in collaboration with local artisans and custom-made using a wide selection of materials, such as ceramics, terracotta, natural stone, and continuous surfaces. Mediterranea is the latest collection of hand-decorated ceramic tableware inspired by the colors of the Mediterranean that permeate the city’s cultural fabric.

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

Milanese architect Carola Altamura’s affection for Apulia runs deep: she spent her childhood summers at her grandparents’ home in Apulia, basking in the warm sun and salty sea breeze. Her exploration of the region’s landscape, charming people, and rich traditions guided her professional journey and various design projects. Her newest venture is a series of scented candles that pay homage to Apulia’s magnificent countryside, reinterpreting the traditional macchiato technique in new colors as praise of genuine spontaneity using the traditional “macchiato” technique.

Medulum, founded in 2017 in Meolo, reinterprets a rich manufacturing heritage through a contemporary design language. Rooted in the extensive know-how of a family business, the company follows a production philosophy focused on excellence, overseeing every phase from design to final creation. With meticulous material selection, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, Medulum blends craftsmanship, passion, and a deep connection to local cultural and natural heritage.

Founded in 2003, De Castelli is a company that is internationally recognized for its ability to explore and express the expressive potential of metal - particularly steel, brass and copper - by declining it in furniture, upholstery and architectural projects. Faithful to the choice of giving metal back a privileged role in design experimentation, De Castelli grafts into typically industrial processes the matrix of thought and craftsmanship that leads to entirely new outcomes.

In 2017, ETRO and Oniro Group started a partnership to produce and distribute the new ETRO Home Interiors line. The collection embodies a perfect combination of classic references, experimental elements, and contemporary design. Between exotic atmospheres and inspirations from distant lands, ETRO Home Interiors expresses the power of symbolic language through the masterful use of fabrics and ETRO symbol par excellence, the paisley. Characterized by the use of refined fabrics and materials and sublime example of Made in Italy craftsmanship, ETRO Home Interiors collection expresses a dynamic and cultured lifestyle through a mix of art, creativity, and a vibrant sense of color.

Run by the Trevisan family, Trevisan Italia was established to harness forty years of experience in the furnishing sector. Based in the heart of the Asolani hills, the company produces chairs and accessories in leather and faux leather using carefully sourced and certified materials, exclusively from Italy. Comfortable and stylish, all Trevisan Italia products are characterized by the team’s master artisans who pay attention to the closest of details to offer one-of-a-kind design and quality.