The Artisans

Founded in 2020 by Simone Pedretti, the Trentino-based brand carries on a family tradition of artisanship that has made it a protagonist in the stone processing industry since the early 1900s. Lapis, the debut collection launching throughout 2021, reinterprets traditional features of the Trentino territory in a contemporary key. Created in collaboration with young designer Luca Sartori from Superluna Studio, it includes pieces in petrified wood characterized by sleek lines and fluid contours brimming with timeless elegance.

Master glassmaker Paolo Zornetta established Specchi Veneziani in Mira, near Venice, where he crafts superb pieces using ancient glass-making techniques handed down generations. The artisan workshop is specialized in prized mirror designs, enchanting in their assortment of shapes and colors for the crystal and the etched detailing and finishes, celebrating authentic Venetian tradition. From designs in impeccable classic style to pieces with a fresh modern personality, each object crafted by Paolo Zornetta captures glass-making artistry and history.

Driven by passion and a rich family tradition, Cristina Busnelli is a skilled weaver and textile designer. Weaving entirely by hand on a loom, she creates singular fabrics, clothing, tapestries, and furniture items that have been exhibited and awarded both in Italy and abroad. Busnelli is known for experimenting with different techniques and materials to create mesmerizing three-dimensional optical and tactile canvases, allowing people to have a multi-sensorial experience of her art. She received a degree in Industrial Design from the Polytechnic Design School of Milan.

Described by words such as “art”, “design”, and “uniqueness”, Emmemobili has a five-generation long history in the furniture manufacturing industry, creating sublime design pieces with prized wooden essences combined with marble, metal, leathers, and fabrics. Deftly handcrafted by master artisans, its pieces explore the intriguing growth of the brand which focuses its attention on creating a singular aesthetic that transcends the functional quality of the objects themselves.

Established in the ‘60s in Samugheo and taken over by Marcella and Daniela Sanna in 2004, Tessile Medusa boasts a rich production of rugs, curtains, tablecloths, and upholstery fabrics. The development of mechanical weaving techniques alongside traditional, manual ones allowed the brand to improve production while remaining faithful to the local traditions kept alive by the master weavers. The designs - inspired by blooming gardens, emerald waters, and tones of an authentic, rural Sardinia - reinterpret ancient patterns with a refined modern sensibility.

Established in the 18th century, the Manifattura Ceramica Fratelli Stingo in Naples is one of the only historic ceramic production houses still active today. Run by Imma and Simona Stingo, each terracotta vase and tile is handcrafted following ancient techniques handed down generations, concretely synthesizing contemporary tastes and traditions. Known for crafting majolica tiles for Villa Rosebery - the residence of the Italian President - and the Miami Four Seasons Hotel, the house has won several awards for its artistic and cultural contribution over the centuries.

Italian painter and ceramist Mirkò is renowned for his novel interpretation of Cubism marked by modernist and classic influences. Particularly inspired by Dutch artist Frans Brugman, Mirkò uses ceramic and paint to develop historical, mythological, religious, and natural subjects, specifically that of the Amalfi Coast where he lives and works. Protagonist of various international exhibitions, his singular style makes him one of the foremost exponents of Italian contemporary art.

Bringing a piece of Positano and Amalfi Coast into refined homes is the mission of Ceramiche Casola, a family-run brand based in Campania that has been producing one-of-a-kind pottery pieces since 1925. Minutely fashioned and painted by hand, the collections include ceramic plates, pitchers, vases, cups and also precious tables with lava stone tops adorned with vibrant ceramic inserts. Each piece is a testament to the artistry of the master craftsmen who create and design them with utmost dedication and diligence.

For Milan Design Week 2021, Artemest partnered with Acqua di Parma on a limited-edition set celebrating Italian artisanship and traditions. Acqua di Parma is a symbol of excellence, craftsmanship and Italian lifestyle. The brand started over one hundred years ago in 1916 with the famous COLONIA, the icon of the Maison and its values, celebrating a passion for beauty, attention to detail, an essential and bright elegance, and a contemporary interpretation of the genuine Italian style. Acqua di Parma has been part of the LVMH Group since 2001

A multi-purpose designer, Giovanni Agliottone graduated in Industrial and Environmental Design at the Faculty of Architecture in his native Camerino. He trained in several creative fields, from fashion to yacht and furniture design, between the Marche Region, Rome, and Milan. In 2010, he co-founded SMAG design, a graphics and design studio and, in 2020, began producing interior design pieces and furnishings with local artisans. Together with architect Francesco Bonifazi and CGI artist Andrea Avaltroni, in 2021 he founded Gioaio, a graphic design studio in Fossombrone.

Italian-Colombian ceramic artist Martha Pachón Rodríguez began her career as a professor of Art Education and Sculpture & Design at the “Surcolombiana” University in Colombia. After graduating from the Art Institute for Ceramics in Faenza, she embarked on several creative projects, from sculptural pieces juxtaposing sleek porcelain with sharp repeated shapes and jarring colors, to complex architectural installations and fine porcelain jewelry. Recipient of several prestigious awards, she is currently Art Director of FACC Faenza Art Ceramic Center, and leads the MPR STUDIO.

Founded in Bergamo in 2020, Rampinelli Edizioni is a furniture brand that combines the creativity of Sovrappensiero Design Studio and the know-how and technical expertise of Rampinelli S.p.A., a leader in metalworking manufacturing since 1913. Engineer Gabriele Rampinelli is at the helm of this new brand, whose first collection of steel furniture is inspired by geometric solids, archetypal forms that showcase an impressive functional architecture, captivating aesthetic, and a palette that recalls the colors of industrial machinery.

Forging metal is Stefano Robiglio’s great passion. A self-taught blacksmith, Robiglio was born in Acqui Terme, Piedmont in 1988 and is currently based in Visone, where he forges his unique and exclusive creations in his studio, from traditional gates and railings to sculptures and décor pieces. Nature and the female figure are his main inspirations: fixed in iron, a material associated with stability, each piece is shaped with fire to make it flexible and dynamic, thus giving life to volumes and lines that convey a sense of movement and balance in a three-dimensional form.

After a successful career with leading brands worldwide, Marina Cighir returned to Treviso to embark on a new adventure. From sculptural vases to decor lighting and chandeliers, Marina seamlessly fuses Venetian craftsmanship with modern poetry, reflecting Italy's rich artisanal tradition. Embracing "slow design," each creation emerges from meaningful collaborations with local artisans, blending diverse heritage. Curved-blown glass, hammered brass and provocative marble stones lose their natural hardness to become statement décor objects.

Founded in 2007 in the heart of the Udine chair district, Chairs & More’s original furnishings stand out for their workmanship and trademark contemporary style. Traditional materials and techniques merge with innovative solutions in the name of timeless aesthetic, premium quality, and maximum comfort. Countless customization and modulation possibilities earned the brand international recognition, leading to winning collections created in collaboration with talented national and international designers.

A sublime union of Mesoamerican symbolism and Italian ceramic tradition, Zuma Ceramiche is the brainchild of Salerno-born ceramist Lucia Carpentieri. Carpentieri was exposed to painting and ceramics as a child in her mentor-father’s workshop; over the years, she’s worked on fresco restorations and wall decorations in homes and public places all the while experimenting with her personal aesthetic. In 2009, she opened Zuma Ceramiche in Avellino’s historic district and then moved to Vietri, where she creates pieces, from plates to jewelry, whose elegance sublimates their ordinary nature.

The story of Medea 1905 is the story of a company of Brianza, famous for the quality of its furniture products. Craftsmanship, uniqueness, and exceptionality distinguish and survive in the artistic tradition of "making furniture". Starting from the English furniture of the late nineteenth century, through the French Art Nouveau, of which Medea was a recognized producer, the company founded in Meda in 1905, has reproduced over the years, a series of historical pieces, their own and author, who have crossed the history of furniture of the twentieth century up to the current Lifestyle collection.

Founded by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda in 1927, the company launched industrial design in Italy during the 50’s by taking a completely new approach which saw a shift from handcraftsmanship to serial production. The company was pioneering in the way that it showed a striking inclination for research and innovation, combining technological skill with traditional craftsmanship. For the first time important architects and designers were involved and encouraged to envision new designs to be transformed into projects, a characteristic that still distinguishes the company. Today Cassina continues to represent new ways of living, creating complete and harmonious settings that bring together the best of design for each area of the home.

Based in Verona, Codiceicona was founded in 2017 as brand ambassador of Italian design excellence, promoting timeless furniture, lighting, and home décor worldwide. The brand owns the rights to selected items by the great Italian masters of the Twentieth century revisited with contemporary flair. These iconic designs are revived by talented artisans in collaboration with Italian companies to capture the essence and authentic character of the famous designers who first created them.

The brainchild of Donatella Casiraghi, Laab is a brand defined by a singular mix of Western and Eastern stylistic influences. A trained architect with over a decade of experience, Casiraghi obtained her Master in Feng Shui in Bangkok, an ancient Chinese art that she applies to both her interior design ensembles and Raku ceramics. Inspired by the Tao concept of ”the void inside defines the essence”, her sublime creations emerge from purity of forms and effortlessly exude energy and expressiveness. Laab is located in Monza, Lombardy.