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Bufalini Marmi

Toscana, Italy | Marble Designer

The histories of the Carrara Marble and the Bufalini family have always been tightly connected. For more than three hundred years the Bufalini family has been present and active in the sector of stoneworking and marble carving. Their experience has been developed over the years until it reached the highest degree of competence and know-how. The expertise acquired in the marble industry is visible in some of the most important buildings across the globe: Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, and the United States. Four generations have lived for the marble and have contributed to creating a profound knowledge of the stone and its peculiarities. The technical staff of Bufalini has been trained over the years, creating precious know-how and the vast majority of them have been working in the business for many years, granting reliability and continuity to the whole organization.

Benedetto Ferraro

Piemonte, Italy | Artist

Specializing in contemporary ceramics, artist Benedetto Ferraro founded Terrenotrie Ceramiche workshop in 2010 based in the historical center of a small town in the province of Cosenza (Calabria, Italy). At first creating everyday objects such as plates, cups, and vases, Ferraro has taken part in various art exhibitions where he showcases singular oeuvres that merge traditional artisanal craftsmanship with creative contemporary sensibilities.

Il Fanale

Veneto, Italy | Lighting Maker

The first chapter of Il Fanale’s story starts in 1979 when Fausto Dalla Torre and his wife, Luisa Martin, opened a small lamp workshop in Treviso. Their children Marzia and Tomas joined the family business in 2004, dedicating themselves to enriching the brand with contemporary-style collections. General manager and Artistic Director, respectively, since 2015, they are creative minds behind Torremato, a sub-brand focused on experimental projects that take shape in collaboration with brilliant designers such as Enzo Berti, winner of the Compasso D’Oro prize with the Bitta Lamp.

Obsydian Stone

Lombardia, Italy | Gem Cutter

Fascinated by stones since childhood, entrepreneur Gesualdo Marrapodi established Obsydian Stone in 2014 following his studies in petrology and mineralogy at the University of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The Obsydian Stone series combines the concepts of “unique” and “precious” with refined designs, reinventing everyday objects with luxe materials. Master artisans craft each piece with their expert hands, revealing singular accessories brimming with timeless charm.

The NapKing

Sicilia, Italy | Textile Designer

A joint brand of the Sicilian, family-run linen company, Bellavia SRL, The NapKing creates first-rate napkins and tableware linens of timeless refinement. Handmade of the finest fabrics, linen, and cotton, its pieces feature striking and original designs digitally printed onto prized textiles. From production to packaging, The NapKing’s distinctive feature is the meticulous care for details, enhancing the brand’s exceptional elegance.

Fabio De Felice

Lombardia, Italy | Artist

Born and raised in Bari (Puglia, Italy), artist Fabio De Felice began his career in Milan in the early 2000s as an illustrator for fashion magazines and a textile/design consultant for fashion brands. Inspired by artists such as Martin Margiela and Michael Kirkham, in 2020 he created a series of portraits of unidentified models, focusing on small details and gestures. De Felice’s art questions what we see, elevating doubt over certainty and expressing a silent interiority seeking the meaning of existence.

Morica Design

Veneto, Italy | Designer

The brainchild of brothers Moreno, Riccardo, and Carlo, Morica Design offers refined furniture solutions with an eco-friendly soul. Sustainability is a pillar of the brand’s mission, with all products featuring FSC®-certified wood (Forest Stewardship Council® A.C. Chain of Custody), leathers compliant with EDP (Environmental Product Declaration), non-toxic varnishes and oils, fine marbles, and eco-packaging. From the restless exploration of new, sustainable materials to a careful artisan crafting process, each Morica Design product reflects the brand’s fresh contemporary vision.

Fauandflo

Veneto, Italy | Designer

Fauandflo is a contemporary design brand established from the collaboration between artist and designer Alfredo Chiaramonte and Andrea Crescente, founder of Crescente Interni and Progetto Chorus. Fauandflo celebrates the animal kingdom, transforming marvelous land and marine species into elegant interior design pieces. Their collections feature small creations conceived following a freehand process, deftly handmade in the district of Nove in Veneto renowned for its ceramic manufacturing tradition.

Bettisatti

Toscana, Italy | Designer

Founded by Donata Mariasole Betti and Michele Citti, Bettisatti is an interior design brand based in Tuscany, Italy. Designing space for the art world and for the living, Bettisatti experiments following a dialectical interplay of various artistic and scientific disciplines. Their careful selection of sophisticated natural raw materials conveys the expressive, archetypal traits of the local community and highlights the importance of a circular economy.

Enrico Gobbi

Veneto, Italy | Designer

Enrico Gobbi is a Venetian architect and designer internationally renowned for the luxury residential projects and super-yachts designs that bear his signature. A graduate of the University of Architecture in Venice (IUAV) with postgraduate studies in Yacht Design, he is currently the founder and CEO for Team for Design, his design atelier based in Venice. Surrounded by one of the most evocative architectural landscapes in the world, water and architecture continuously nurture his creativity, bringing to life timeless and sophisticated projects.

Federica Vesprini

Marche, Italy | Painter

A student of visual arts (NABA Art Academy of Milan) and painting (Academy of Venice), Italian artist Federica Vesprini explores the themes of estrangement, identity, and memory in relation to contemporary society. Starting from archival photographs, often from her private collection, she employs paint as a filter to convey individuals' vulnerability and challenges, twisting and distorting objective reality to infuse a subjective, emotional view.