High-end design furniture embodies creative excellence where exceptional craftsmanship meets innovation to transform our living spaces. From the historic Italian workshops of Brianza to century-old Scandinavian manufacturers, Milanese creative laboratories and legendary American institutions, each great brand cultivates a unique vision of contemporary design.
This comprehensive guide catalogs the emblematic manufacturers that have shaped luxury furniture history for over a century. Discover the houses perpetuating ancestral know-how while pushing innovation boundaries: exceptional saddlery at Poltrona Frau, faithful reissues of modernist icons by Cassina, Edra’s sculptural avant-garde, Swiss precision of USM, or the democratic design revolution initiated by Kartell.
Whether seeking the timeless elegance of a Flexform sofa, the Nordic rigor of an Artek chair, the technical virtuosity of Fiam Italia’s curved glass, or Rimadesio’s architectural modular systems, this alphabetical selection guides you through the universe of the greatest international design furniture signatures.
Design Furniture Manufacturers
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Alias 🇮🇹
Italian avant-garde publisher founded in 1979 in Grumello del Monte: bold structural lightness, innovative material research and collaborations with visionary architects like Alberto Meda and Alfredo Häberli. This manufacturer cultivates technical excellence by exploring molded aluminum, polyester mesh and tubular structures of extreme fineness. Its sculptural creations combine geometric rigor and ergonomic comfort, offering seating and tables with clean lines for demanding contemporary spaces.
Production: Italy (Grumello del Monte, Bergamo) – Specialization in aluminum and composite materials
Ethical and ecological commitment: Research on recyclable and durable materials, optimized production processes to reduce waste, design of lasting products
Artek 🇫🇮
Finnish institution founded in 1935 by Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl: timeless Nordic purity, Scandinavian bent wood and humanist philosophy of rational design. This historic house perpetuates the modernist heritage with iconic pieces like the 41 Paimio armchair or stool 60, symbols of Finnish excellence. Its creations combine organic functionality and sober beauty, favoring birch and local species worked according to centuries-old artisanal techniques.
Production: Finland and selected European partners – Ancestral mastery of steam-bent wood
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certifications for sustainable wood, privileged local production, lasting design promoting product longevity, member of Sustainable Furnishings Council network
Artemide 🇮🇹
Global design lighting reference founded in 1960 in Pregnana Milanese: cutting-edge photometric research, legendary collaborations with Ernesto Gismondi, Michele De Lucchi and Richard Sapper, pioneering LED innovations. This manufacturer cultivates lighting excellence with iconic creations like Tolomeo, Tizio or Nessino, which have become contemporary classics. Its luminaires combine exceptional technical performance and refined aesthetics, transforming light into sculptural material for prestigious residential and commercial architectures.
Production: Italy (Pregnana Milanese) with international technical partners network
Ethical and ecological commitment: “The Human Light” program focused on light well-being, energy-efficient LED technologies, component recyclability, energy certifications, circadian lighting research
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B&B Italia 🇮🇹
Emblematic Italian manufacturer founded in 1966 in Novedrate by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli: transalpine industrial excellence, constant technical innovation and collaborations with the greatest names in international design (Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Gaetano Pesce). This house cultivates perfection with legendary creations like Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole sofa or Gaetano Pesce’s Up system. Its collections combine cutting-edge material research, notably with injected high-density polyurethane foam, and sophisticated contemporary aesthetics for prestigious residential and contract interiors.
Production: Italy (Novedrate, Como and Misinto, Monza-Brianza) – Integrated research and development center
Ethical and ecological commitment: ISO 14001 environmental certifications, use of CFC-free foams, production waste recycling program, eco-designed packaging, biosourced materials research
Baxter 🇮🇹
Italian artisanal luxury house founded in 1989: exceptional saddlery serving contemporary furniture, precious full-grain leathers (cowhide, buffalo, calf velvet) naturally aged, noble patinas evolving over time. This Brianza manufacturer perpetuates Florentine leather goods craftsmanship with sculpted pieces featuring generous and sensual volumes. Its tufted sofas, enveloping armchairs and monumental beds embody tactile and timeless luxury, favoring noble materials and impeccable hand finishes.
Production: Italy (Lurago d’Erba, Como) – Artisanal workshop with qualified upholsterers and saddlers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Privileged vegetable tanning, certified traceable leathers, local artisanal manufacturing, design of lasting and repairable products, valorization of natural aging
Bonaldo 🇮🇹
Contemporary Italian publisher founded in 1936 in Villanova di Camposampiero: bold furniture with innovative structures, tables with remarkable sculptural bases and chairs with dynamic lines. This Venetian manufacturer cultivates Italian creative spirit with experimental pieces exploring metal, glass and wood in unprecedented configurations. Its collections combine industrial technicality and aesthetic sensitivity, offering residential and contract solutions with strong personalities for cosmopolitan contemporary interiors.
Production: Italy (Villanova di Camposampiero, Padua) – Integrated production unit with rigorous quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: Eco-responsible production processes, use of FSC certified woods, water-based paints, metal scrap recycling, modular design promoting durability
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Cappellini 🇮🇹
Italian creative laboratory founded in 1946 in Arosio: unbridled chromatic audacity, avant-garde sculptural forms and discovery of young international talents (Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders). This Brianza manufacturer cultivates experimentation with iconic pieces like the S-Chair or Thinking Man’s Chair armchair, true formal manifestos. Its collections explore the boundaries of contemporary design, offering edition furniture and functional art objects for collectors and avant-garde enthusiasts.
Production: Italy (Arosio, Como) with network of specialized European manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Research on innovative and recyclable materials, partnership with design schools for young creators, reasoned production in limited series, valorization of artisanal know-how
Carl Hansen & Søn 🇩🇰
Historic Danish institution founded in 1908 in Aarup: faithful reissues of Scandinavian classics by Hans J. Wegner and contemporary creations perpetuating Nordic heritage. This family manufacturer cultivates artisanal excellence with legendary pieces like the Wishbone Chair CH24 or Shell Chair CH07 armchair. Its creations combine traditional cabinetmaking know-how and technical innovations, favoring noble local species and natural finishes for timeless and lasting furniture.
Production: Denmark (Aarup, Funen) – Artisanal workshop with qualified cabinetmakers mastering bent wood work
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certifications for sustainable woods, privileged local production, lasting design promoting generational transmission, repair and maintenance program, UN Global Compact member
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Official Carl Hansen & Søn website
Cassina 🇮🇹
Legendary Italian manufacturer founded in 1927 in Meda: authentic reissues of modernist icons (Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti) and collaborations with renowned contemporary architects. This Brianza house holds exclusive reissue rights to modern heritage with the I Maestri collection, perpetuating artisanal techniques and industrial innovations. Its creations embody Italian design excellence, combining typological research and impeccable manufacturing quality for prestigious international residential and contract interiors.
Production: Italy (Meda, Monza-Brianza) – Cassina LAB research center and artisanal workshop
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certifications, recycling program, CFC-free foams, collaboration with Greenpeace for responsible woods, biosourced materials research, exceptional product longevity
Cattelan Italia 🇮🇹
Contemporary Italian publisher founded in 1979 in Carrè: accessible design furniture with clean lines, ingenious extendable tables and modular solutions for residential and contract spaces. This Venetian manufacturer cultivates functional innovation with creations featuring sophisticated mechanisms and careful finishes. Its collections combine contemporary Italian aesthetics and practicality, offering versatile pieces with remarkable technical details and democratic prices for quality design.
Production: Italy (Carrè, Vicenza) – Integrated production unit with R&D department
Ethical and ecological commitment: Eco-responsible processes, certified materials, water-based paints, production waste recycling, modular and evolving design, extended warranties
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Official Cattelan Italia website
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De Padova 🇮🇹
Elegant Milanese house founded in 1956: refined Nordic minimalism reinterpreted with Italian sensitivity, collaborations with Vico Magistretti and Achille Castiglioni, refined furniture with perfect proportions. This manufacturer cultivates sophisticated sobriety with timeless creations featuring essential lines and noble materials. Its collections combine formal rigor and discreet comfort, offering tables, seats and storage systems for demanding contemporary interiors favoring visual calm and tactile quality.
Production: Italy (Milan and network of selected Lombard manufacturers) – Rigorous quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: Privileged sustainable materials, local production, lasting design, natural finishes, collaboration with local artisans, valorization of design heritage
Desalto 🇮🇹
Innovative Italian manufacturer founded in 1990 in Locate Varesino: remarkable structural lightness, cutting-edge materials technology and refined contemporary design with exceptional technical performance. This Lombard house cultivates excellence with creations exploring aluminum, polyurethane and composites in bold configurations. Its tables, chairs and storage systems combine minimalist aesthetics and optimal functionality for demanding residential and professional spaces.
Production: Italy (Locate Varesino, Como) – Integrated technical research center
Ethical and ecological commitment: Privileged recycled aluminum, optimized production processes, low-emission materials, lightweight design reducing transport carbon footprint, product longevity and recyclability
Driade 🇮🇹
Italian creative laboratory founded in 1968 in Fossadello di Caorso: sculptural avant-garde, collaborations with international artists (Philippe Starck, Ron Arad, Fabio Novembre) and innovative outdoor collections. This manufacturer cultivates formal audacity with iconic pieces like the Nemo armchair or Costes chair, true plastic manifestos. Its creations explore boundaries between art and design, offering strong expression furniture and edition objects for collectors and contemporary avant-garde enthusiasts.
Production: Italy (Fossadello di Caorso, Piacenza) with network of specialized manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Research on recyclable materials, limited series production, valorization of artistic creativity, durability through exceptional quality
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Edra 🇮🇹
Italian avant-garde manufacturer founded in 1987 in Perignano: seating sculptures with sensual organic forms, cutting-edge textile research and exceptional artisanal know-how. This Tuscan house cultivates creative audacity with iconic pieces like Francesco Binfaré’s Flap sofa or Masanori Umeda’s Rose Chair armchair. Its creations explore boundaries between contemporary art and functional design, offering strong expression furniture with innovative manufacturing techniques for collectors and exceptional interiors.
Production: Italy (Perignano, Pisa) – Artisanal workshop with exclusive patented techniques
Ethical and ecological commitment: Materials selected for durability, local artisanal production, creation of lasting pieces, valorization of exceptional know-how, ergonomic comfort research
Emmemobili 🇮🇹
Italian artisanal manufacturer founded in 1962 in Cantù: traditional art cabinetmaking, contemporary classic furniture and exclusive collaboration with designer Ezio Riva. This Brianza house cultivates excellence in solid wood work with creations featuring clean lines inspired by Danish masters. Its collections combine centuries-old artisanal know-how and timeless Nordic aesthetics, offering tables, chairs and storage systems with impeccable natural finishes for refined interiors.
Production: Italy (Cantù, Como) – Artisanal cabinetmaking workshop with qualified craftsmen
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified solid woods, natural oil and wax finishes, local artisanal production, lasting design promoting generational transmission, made-to-order manufacturing limiting stocks
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Fiam Italia 🇮🇹
Specialized Italian manufacturer founded in 1973 in Tavullia: exclusive mastery of hot-curved glass, transparent sculptural creations and collaborations with renowned international designers. This Marche house cultivates technical virtuosity with iconic pieces exploring the plastic possibilities of tempered glass. Its tables, consoles and seats with fluid organic forms embody visual lightness and structural solidity, offering spectacular furniture for sophisticated contemporary interiors.
Production: Italy (Tavullia, Pesaro-Urbino) – Specialized workshop with exclusive bending ovens
Ethical and ecological commitment: 100% recyclable glass, optimized production processes, energy reduction research, exceptional product longevity, absence of composite materials
Flexform 🇮🇹
Refined Italian manufacturer founded in 1970 in Meda: relaxed Milanese elegance, perfect harmonious proportions and absolute comfort embodied in mythical sofas. This Brianza house cultivates discreet luxury with iconic creations like Antonio Citterio’s Groundpiece system or Lifesteel sofa. Its collections combine formal rigor and tactile sensuality, favoring noble materials (precious leathers, natural fabrics) and artisanal know-how for timeless furniture destined for the most demanding interiors.
Production: Italy (Meda, Monza-Brianza) – Artisanal workshop with qualified upholsterers and cabinetmakers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Selected traceable leathers, privileged natural fabrics, local production, lasting design promoting longevity, refurbishment program, artisanal finishes valorizing know-how
Flos 🇮🇹
Global design lighting icon founded in 1962 in Brescia: Italian lighting revolution, legendary collaborations with Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Philippe Starck and Patricia Urquiola, constant technological innovations. This manufacturer cultivates excellence with mythical creations like Arco, Taccia or Parentesi, which have become absolute references. Its luminaires combine bold formal research and exceptional photometric performance, transforming light into sculptural element for prestigious residential and commercial architectures.
Production: Italy (Brescia and network of selected manufacturers) with international sites
Ethical and ecological commitment: State-of-the-art LED technologies, material recyclability, energy certifications, circadian lighting research, technological update program for classics, carbon footprint reduction
Fritz Hansen 🇩🇰
Historic Danish institution founded in 1872 in Copenhagen: faithful reissues of Nordic icons by Arne Jacobsen (Egg, Swan, Series 7) and contemporary creations perpetuating Scandinavian heritage. This manufacturer cultivates Danish design excellence with legendary pieces that have become universal symbols of modernity. Its creations combine ancestral artisanal know-how and technical innovations, favoring noble materials and impeccable finishes for timeless furniture destined for the most refined interiors.
Production: Denmark and Europe (strict quality control) – Exclusive patented techniques for molded shell
Ethical and ecological commitment: Cradle to Cradle certifications for several products, FSC wood, privileged local production, lasting design, takeback and recycling program, Climate Partner member
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Gervasoni 🇮🇹
Authentic Italian manufacturer founded in 1882 in Udine: Venetian artisanal spirit, raw natural materials and organic contemporary aesthetics inspired by nature. This Friulian house cultivates tactile sensitivity with creations favoring rattan, recycled wood, washed linen and natural textiles. Its collections combine traditional know-how and relaxed contemporary design, offering furniture with natural finishes and soft forms for warm and authentic interiors.
Production: Italy (Udine, Friuli) and Asia for traditional rattan – Artisanal workshops
Ethical and ecological commitment: Privileged natural and recycled materials, certified sustainable rattan, FSC teak, artisanal production, non-toxic natural finishes, lasting design, eco-designed outdoor collections
Giorgetti 🇮🇹
Italian art cabinetmaking manufacturer founded in 1898 in Meda: Brianza artisanal tradition, sculpted noble solid woods and contemporary classic furniture with luxurious finishes. This family house cultivates wood work excellence with creations featuring timeless lines and refined details. Its collections combine centuries-old know-how and sophisticated contemporary aesthetics, favoring precious species and artisanal techniques for prestigious international residential and contract furniture.
Production: Italy (Meda, Monza-Brianza) – Artisanal cabinetmaking workshop with qualified craftsmen
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified solid woods, natural finishes, local production, lasting design, valorization of Italian artisanal heritage, restoration program
Gubi 🇩🇰
Contemporary Danish publisher founded in 1967 in Copenhagen: reissues of forgotten Scandinavian classics, creative international collaborations and cosmopolitan Nordic aesthetics with eclectic influences. This house cultivates curatorial spirit with collections mixing modern heritage and bold contemporary creations. Its reissues (Greta Grossman, Mathieu Matégot) and current collaborations offer furniture and lighting with timeless lines for sophisticated and creative interiors.
Production: Denmark (Copenhagen) and network of selected European manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Reissues valorizing design heritage, privileged sustainable materials, European production, lasting design, ethical collaborations with creators
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Hay 🇩🇰
Contemporary Danish brand founded in 2002 in Horsens: accessible democratic Scandinavian design, creative international collaborations and joyful colorful aesthetics inspired by the 1950s-60s. This house cultivates formal optimism with functional creations featuring clean lines and studied prices. Its collections combine Nordic rigor and playful touches, offering furniture, lighting and accessories for a new generation of quality design enthusiasts at affordable prices.
Production: Denmark (design) and global network of selected manufacturers with strict quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: RePLASTIC program (ocean recycled plastic), FSC certifications, accessible and sustainable design, ethical collaborations, carbon footprint reduction, circular economy
Herman Miller 🇺🇸
Legendary American institution founded in 1905 in Zeeland: revolutionary ergonomic innovations, reissues of modernist icons (Eames, Nelson, Girard) and high-performance office furniture. This manufacturer cultivates functional excellence with mythical creations like the Aeron chair or Eames Lounge Chair. Its collections combine cutting-edge ergonomic research and timeless modernist aesthetics, equipping the most demanding professional and residential spaces globally.
Production: United States (Michigan) and international sites – Integrated ergonomic research center
Ethical and ecological commitment: Cradle to Cradle certifications, carbon neutrality achieved, 50% recycled materials, takeback and recycling programs, lasting design with 12-year warranties, USGBC founding member
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Official Herman Miller website
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Internoitaliano 🇮🇹
Contemporary Italian brand founded in 2011: accessible democratic design with clean lines, ingenious multifunctional furniture and colorful minimalist aesthetics. This young house cultivates functional innovation with practical and modular creations at studied prices. Its collections combine formal simplicity and intelligent use, offering versatile contemporary solutions for small urban spaces and modern interiors favoring flexibility and spatial optimization.
Production: Italy and European network of selected manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Eco-responsible design, sustainable materials, European production, multifunctional design optimizing resources, reduced packaging
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Official Internoitaliano website
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Jansen 🇫🇷
Historic French house founded in 1880 in Paris: sumptuous classic ceremonial furniture, neoclassical art cabinetmaking and palatial decoration for prestigious residences. This Parisian institution cultivates grand French style with creations featuring refined ornamentation and majestic proportions. Historical supplier to châteaux and embassies, its pieces combine traditional know-how and timeless luxury, equipping aristocratic interiors and exceptional heritage projects worldwide.
Production: France and specialized European workshops – Qualified cabinetmakers and gilders craftsmen
Ethical and ecological commitment: Safeguarding French artisanal heritage, restoration of historic pieces, selected noble woods, traditional finishes, valorization of art crafts
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Kartell 🇮🇹
Pioneering Italian manufacturer founded in 1949 in Noviglio: plastic design revolution, collaborations with international stars (Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola, Ferruccio Laviani) and constant technological innovations. This Milanese house cultivates material audacity with iconic creations like the Louis Ghost chair or Bubble Club armchair. Its collections explore infinite possibilities of transparent and colored polycarbonate, offering democratic furniture with sculptural lines for cosmopolitan contemporary interiors.
Production: Italy (Noviglio, Milan) – Integrated factory with cutting-edge R&D department
Ethical and ecological commitment: Re-Kartell program (100% recycled and recyclable plastic), ISCC certifications, CO2 reduction, circular economy, lasting design, biosourced materials research
Kettal 🇪🇸
Specialized Spanish manufacturer founded in 1964 in Barcelona: luxurious outdoor furniture, contemporary design collections and high-performance materials resistant to weather. This Catalan house cultivates Mediterranean elegance with creations featuring clean lines and sophisticated weaving. Its collections combine refined aesthetics and outdoor technicality, favoring aluminum, teak and synthetic fibers for terraces, gardens and prestigious international contract spaces.
Production: Spain (Barcelona and Tarragona) with network of selected suppliers
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified teak, recycled aluminum, long-lasting resistant textiles, modular design, recycling program, privileged local production
Knoll 🇺🇸
Emblematic American institution founded in 1938 in New York: international modernism, authentic reissues of masters (Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll) and architectural office furniture. This manufacturer cultivates Bauhaus heritage with mythical creations like the Barcelona chair or Womb armchair. Its collections embody modernist rigor and functional innovation, equipping the most prestigious offices and residences with impeccable manufacturing quality.
Production: United States (Pennsylvania) and Italy (Foligno) – Rigorous quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: LEED and GREENGUARD certifications, recycled materials, sustainable aluminum, eco-responsible textiles, lasting design, end-of-life recycling program
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Lamm 🇮🇹
Specialized Italian manufacturer founded in 1949 in Gorizia: high-performance contract seating, technical ergonomic innovations and ingenious stackable solutions for collective spaces. This Friulian house cultivates functional excellence with creations featuring contemporary lines and remarkable performance. Its collections combine refined aesthetics and technical robustness, equipping auditoriums, conference rooms and professional spaces with optimized reliability and comfort.
Production: Italy (Gorizia, Friuli) – Integrated production unit with R&D department
Ethical and ecological commitment: Recycled and recyclable materials, sustainable design, environmental certifications, local production, lasting design, extended warranties
Ligne Roset 🇫🇷
Iconic French manufacturer founded in 1860 in Jura: unbridled French creativity, prestigious international collaborations and colorful contemporary collections with sculptural forms. This family house cultivates audacity with legendary creations like Michel Ducaroy’s Togo sofa. Its collections combine French artisanal know-how and innovative contemporary design, offering modular and comfortable furniture for modern cosmopolitan interiors favoring originality and quality.
Production: France (Briord, Ain and other sites) – Artisanal workshops with qualified upholsterers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Origine France Garantie label, CFC-free foams, OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, PEFC wood, local production, lasting design, refurbishment program
Living Divani 🇮🇹
Minimalist Italian manufacturer founded in 1969 in Anzano del Parco: radical contemporary refinement, architectural lightness and exclusive collaboration with Piero Lissoni creating timeless coherent collections. This Brianza house cultivates sophisticated sobriety with creations featuring perfect proportions and impeccable finishes. Its low sofas, suspended beds and modular systems embody discreet Milanese elegance, offering airy furniture for refined contemporary interiors.
Production: Italy (Anzano del Parco, Como) – Artisanal workshop with demanding quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: Materials selected for durability, local production, lasting design, artisanal finishes, certified foams, privileged natural textiles
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Official Living Divani website
Louis Poulsen 🇩🇰
Historic Danish manufacturer founded in 1874 in Copenhagen: Nordic functionalist lighting, legendary collaborations with Poul Henningsen (PH system) and Arne Jacobsen, optimal light quality. This house cultivates photometric excellence with iconic creations where form and function merge perfectly. Its lamps with rigorous geometries diffuse soft light without glare, embodying Scandinavian philosophy of lighting humanization for refined residential and commercial interiors.
Production: Denmark (Copenhagen and Vejen) – Rigorous light quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: Energy-efficient LED technologies, sustainable materials, lasting design allowing technological updates, privileged local production, recyclability, energy certifications
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Official Louis Poulsen website
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Maxalto 🇮🇹
B&B Italia’s high-end collection created in 1975: contemporary classic furniture with noble proportions, sculpted precious solid woods and exclusive collaboration with Antonio Citterio. This line cultivates timeless elegance with architectural creations featuring refined details and luxurious finishes. Its tables, beds and storage systems combine formal rigor and material warmth, offering sophisticated furnishing for demanding residential interiors favoring aesthetic permanence.
Production: Italy (Novedrate, Como) – B&B Italia specialized workshop with qualified cabinetmakers
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified solid woods, natural finishes, local production, lasting design, extended warranties, restoration possibilities
MDF Italia 🇮🇹
Innovative Italian manufacturer founded in 1992 in Mariano Comense: cutting-edge material technology, radical refined forms and collaborations with visionary international designers (Neuland Industriedesign, Jean-Marie Massaud). This Brianza house cultivates technical excellence with creations exploring composites, aluminum and digital technologies. Its tables, chairs and modular systems combine structural lightness and robustness for demanding contemporary spaces favoring innovation and minimalism.
Production: Italy (Mariano Comense, Como) – High-tech production unit
Ethical and ecological commitment: Recycled and recyclable materials, optimized processes, environmental certifications, lightweight design reducing transport footprint, product longevity
Minotti 🇮🇹
Prestigious Italian manufacturer founded in 1948 in Meda: discreet Milanese contemporary luxury, perfect harmonious proportions and exceptional artisanal know-how in upholstery. This family house cultivates excellence with coherent collections designed mainly by Rodolfo Dordoni and Marcio Kogan. Its deep sofas, enveloping armchairs and modular systems embody timeless sophistication, equipping the most prestigious residences and contract projects worldwide.
Production: Italy (Meda, Monza-Brianza) – Artisanal workshop with qualified upholsterers and cabinetmakers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Selected noble materials, traceable leathers, local production, lasting design, artisanal finishes, refurbishment program, quality certifications
Molteni&C 🇮🇹
Historic Italian institution founded in 1934 in Giussano: innovative architectural storage systems, modern heritage reissues (Gio Ponti) and prestigious contemporary collaborations. This Brianza manufacturer cultivates excellence with the legendary 505 system and creations with impeccable finishes. Its collections combine modular rigor and refined aesthetics, offering complete furnishing for demanding residential and contract interiors favoring flexibility and sustainable quality.
Production: Italy (Giussano, Monza-Brianza) – Artisanal workshop with qualified cabinetmakers and lacquerers
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified woods, water-based finishes, local production, lasting design, modularity promoting evolution, restoration program, environmental certifications
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Nemo 🇮🇹
Italian design lighting manufacturer founded in 1993 in Milan: faithful reissues of Italian modernist classics and contemporary collaborations with renowned architects. This house cultivates lighting excellence with iconic creations by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Franco Albini. Its luminaires combine historical heritage and LED innovations, offering sophisticated architectural lighting for demanding residential and commercial interiors favoring light quality and timeless aesthetics.
Production: Italy (Milan) with network of specialized manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Energy-efficient LED technologies, design heritage safeguarding, sustainable materials, component recyclability, local production
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Oggioni 🇮🇹
Artisanal Italian manufacturer founded in 1951 in Cabiate: high-end upholstered seating with contemporary classic lines, excellent upholstery know-how and careful finishes. This Brianza house cultivates quality with comfortable creations featuring generous proportions and refined details. Its armchairs, sofas and ottomans combine artisanal tradition and contemporary aesthetics, offering elegant seating for residential interiors favoring comfort and discreet sophistication.
Production: Italy (Cabiate, Como) – Artisanal workshop with qualified upholsterers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Local production, selected materials, artisanal finishes, lasting design, traditional manufacturing valorizing know-how
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Poltrona Frau 🇮🇹
Legendary Italian manufacturer founded in 1912 in Turin: exceptional saddlery serving prestige furniture, iconic Pelle Frau® leather tanned and patinated according to exclusive process, collaborations with renowned architects. This house cultivates artisanal excellence with mythical creations like the Vanity Fair armchair. Its sofas, armchairs and systems embody timeless Italian luxury, equipping prestigious residences, presidential offices and high-end automotive manufacturers (Ferrari, Maserati) worldwide.
Production: Italy (Tolentino, Marche) – Artisanal workshop with integrated tannery and qualified saddlers
Ethical and ecological commitment: LWG Gold certified tannery, traceable leathers, natural finishes, local production, lasting design, historic restoration program, artisanal know-how valorization
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Official Poltrona Frau website
Porada 🇮🇹
Italian cabinetmaking manufacturer founded in 1948 in Cabiate: curved solid woods technical virtuosity, warm contemporary furniture and excellence artisanal finishes. This Brianza house cultivates know-how with creations exploring steam bending and traditional assemblies. Its tables, chairs and storage systems with organic lines combine material nobility and ergonomic comfort, offering timeless furnishing for refined residential interiors favoring authenticity.
Production: Italy (Cabiate, Como) – Artisanal cabinetmaking workshop with qualified craftsmen
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified solid woods, natural finishes, local production, lasting design, artisanal heritage valorization, restoration possibilities
Porro 🇮🇹
Contemporary Italian manufacturer founded in 1925 in Montesolaro: sophisticated architectural modular systems, innovative sliding doors and international design collaborations. This Brianza house cultivates technical excellence with creations featuring rigorous geometries and impeccable finishes. Its storage systems, libraries and mobile partitions combine functional flexibility and refined aesthetics, equipping demanding residential and professional spaces favoring intelligent modularity.
Production: Italy (Montesolaro, Como) – Integrated production unit with R&D department
Ethical and ecological commitment: Certified materials, eco-responsible finishes, local production, modular design promoting evolution, product longevity, environmental certifications
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Quadrifoglio 🇮🇹
Specialized Italian manufacturer founded in 1980 in Schio: high-quality operational office furniture, flexible modular systems and performing contract solutions. This Venetian house cultivates functional excellence with creations featuring contemporary lines and remarkable technical performance. Its desks, ergonomic chairs and storage systems combine refined aesthetics and robustness, equipping professional spaces with efficiency and durability for demanding work environments.
Production: Italy (Schio, Vicenza) – Integrated production unit
Ethical and ecological commitment: Environmental certifications, sustainable materials, modular design, local production, lasting design, extended warranties
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Rimadesio 🇮🇹
Specialized Italian manufacturer founded in 1956 in Desio: innovative architectural sliding door systems, glass and aluminum mastered technical virtuosity, radical contemporary minimalism. This Brianza house cultivates excellence with creations featuring ultra-thin profiles and invisible mechanisms. Its partitions, doors and storage systems combine luminous transparency and mechanical precision, transforming spaces with discreet elegance for sophisticated residential and commercial architectures.
Production: Italy (Desio, Monza-Brianza) – Integrated high-tech production unit
Ethical and ecological commitment: Recycled aluminum, recyclable glass, optimized processes, modular design, exceptional longevity, environmental certifications, local production
Riva 1920 🇮🇹
Authentic Italian manufacturer founded in 1920 in Cantù: monumental raw solid woods, entire trunks sculpted artisanal virtuosity, organic furniture celebrating natural material nobility. This family house cultivates respect for the tree with creations featuring single-piece tops and natural finishes. Its cathedral tables, sculpted beds and massive libraries embody permanence and authenticity, offering exceptional furnishing for interiors favoring noble raw material.
Production: Italy (Cantù, Como) – Artisanal cabinetmaking workshop with natural dryers
Ethical and ecological commitment: 100% FSC certified woods, recovery of old woods, natural oil and wax finishes, local production, multi-generational lasting design, reforestation program, regional species valorization
Roche Bobois 🇫🇷
Iconic French brand founded in 1960 in Paris: assertive decorative audacity, collaborations with famous international designers (Sacha Lakic, Cédric Ragot, Ora Ïto) and sculptural contemporary furniture with expressive forms. This house cultivates contemporary French style with colorful collections featuring dynamic lines. Its modular sofas, spectacular tables and creative lighting embody cosmopolitan French art of living, equipping residential and commercial interiors seeking assertive personality.
Production: France and global network of selected manufacturers with rigorous quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: Environmental certifications, long-lasting high-resilience foams, certified fabrics, modular design, extended warranties, recycling program
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Saba Italia 🇮🇹
Refined Italian manufacturer founded in 1989 in Grumello del Monte: elegant contemporary sofas with generous proportions, exceptional seating comfort and sophisticated textile finishes. This Bergamo house cultivates excellence with creations featuring clean lines and careful details. Its collections combine minimalist aesthetics and tactile sensuality, offering modular and enveloping seating for residential interiors favoring absolute comfort and relaxed contemporary elegance.
Production: Italy (Grumello del Monte, Bergamo) – Artisanal workshop with qualified upholsterers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Selected sustainable materials, local production, artisanal finishes, lasting design, certified foams, refurbishment program
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Technogym 🇮🇹
Global wellness leader founded in 1983 in Cesena: high-end fitness equipment with careful design, connected technological innovation and global well-being philosophy. This Italian manufacturer cultivates sports excellence with creations featuring clean lines integrating advanced digital technologies. Its cardio-training, strength training equipment and wellness spaces equip prestigious sports centers, luxury hotels and private residences favoring health and contemporary aesthetics.
Production: Italy (Cesena, Emilia-Romagna) – Integrated factory with innovation R&D center
Ethical and ecological commitment: Materials recycling program, eco-efficient design, official Olympics partner, health and well-being promotion, environmental certifications, social initiatives
Tecno 🇮🇹
Italian avant-garde manufacturer founded in 1953 in Milan: innovative architectural office furniture, flexible modular systems and collaborations with visionary architects (Norman Foster, Luca Scacchetti). This house cultivates technical excellence with creations featuring sophisticated mechanisms and impeccable finishes. Its operational desks, ergonomic chairs and mobile partitions combine functional performance and contemporary aesthetics, equipping the most demanding professional spaces internationally.
Production: Italy (Assago, Milan) – Integrated high-tech production unit
Ethical and ecological commitment: Environmental certifications, recycled and recyclable materials, modular design, product longevity, local production, ergonomics and well-being research
Thonet 🇩🇪
Historic German manufacturer founded in 1819 in Boppard: revolutionary invention of steam-bent wood, iconic chair No. 14 sold 50 million copies, priceless modernist heritage. This bicentennial house perpetuates the heritage with faithful reissues of classics (Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) and contemporary creations. Its chairs with timeless lines embody German technical excellence and modernist aesthetics, equipping historic Viennese cafés and sophisticated contemporary interiors.
Production: Germany (Frankenberg, Hesse) and Eastern Europe – Ancestral bent wood mastery
Ethical and ecological commitment: FSC certified woods, local European production, multi-generational lasting design, sustainable traditional techniques, restoration program, quality certifications
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USM 🇨🇭
Emblematic Swiss manufacturer founded in 1885 in Münsingen: iconic USM Haller modular system invented in 1963, absolute Swiss precision and minimalist timeless aesthetics. This institution cultivates excellence with creations featuring chrome tubes and metal panels infinitely assemblable. Its modular storage system with perfect proportions embodies functional rationality and refined beauty, equipping prestigious offices and contemporary residences worldwide for six decades.
Production: Switzerland (Münsingen, Bern) – Full local manufacturing with absolute quality control
Ethical and ecological commitment: 95% recycled and 100% recyclable steel, zero transport local production, infinite evolving modular design, lifetime warranty, takeback and refurbishment program, carbon neutrality achieved
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Venini 🇮🇹
Legendary Venetian manufacturer founded in 1921 in Murano: exceptional glass art perpetuating centuries-old traditions, colorful sculptural creations and collaborations with renowned international artists. This mythical house cultivates technical virtuosity with hand-blown pieces exploring organic forms and shimmering colors. Its vases, lighting and art objects embody Venetian artisanal excellence, transforming glass into living material for museum collections and refined interiors worldwide.
Production: Italy (Murano, Venice) – Artisanal workshop with qualified master glassmakers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Safeguarding Venetian artisanal heritage, apprentice training, recyclable glass, sustainable traditional techniques, ancestral know-how valorization, lasting unique pieces
Vitra 🇨🇭
Emblematic Swiss institution founded in 1950 in Weil am Rhein: authentic reissues of design icons (Eames, Panton, Prouvé), prestigious contemporary collaborations and remarkable cultural commitment with Vitra Design Museum. This manufacturer cultivates excellence with mythical creations featuring impeccable finishes and constant material innovations. Its collections combine modernist heritage and contemporary creativity, equipping the most demanding residential and professional spaces with legendary Swiss quality.
Production: Switzerland, Germany and Europe with rigorous quality control – Weil am Rhein architectural campus
Ethical and ecological commitment: GreenGuard and level 2 certifications, recycled and recyclable materials, local European production, lasting design with long warranties, repair program, climate neutrality target, cultural and educational commitment
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Walter Knoll 🇩🇪
Historic German manufacturer founded in 1865 in Stuttgart: exceptional saddlery serving contemporary furniture, rigorously selected noble leathers and bicentennial artisanal know-how. This house cultivates Germanic excellence with creations featuring timeless lines and impeccable finishes. Its armchairs, sofas and office chairs combine ergonomic comfort and sophisticated aesthetics, equipping presidential offices, luxury residences and prestigious international contract spaces.
Production: Germany (Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg) – Artisanal workshop with qualified saddlers and upholsterers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Certified traceable leathers, local production, lasting design, artisanal finishes, German know-how valorization, quality and environmental certifications
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XO Design 🇧🇪
Contemporary Belgian publisher founded in 2010: luxurious furniture with bold sculptural lines, precious noble materials and collaborations with creative international designers. This house cultivates formal expression with spectacular creations featuring impeccable finishes. Its monumental tables, impressive lighting and enveloping seating combine artistic aesthetics and functionality, offering statement pieces for residential and hotel interiors seeking assertive character.
Production: Belgium and European network of specialized manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Sustainable noble materials, European production, lasting design, artisanal finishes, exceptional quality
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Yabu Pushelberg 🇨🇦
Canadian design studio founded in 1980 in Toronto by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg: high-end furniture collections with clean lines, collaborations with prestigious manufacturers and international luxury hotel projects. This renowned agency cultivates minimalist elegance with sophisticated creations featuring perfect proportions. Their pieces for brands like Lasvit, Decca and Dedar combine contemporary aesthetics and refined comfort, equipping the most beautiful hotels and residences worldwide.
Production: Collaboration with international high-end manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Lasting design, sustainable noble materials, partnerships with responsible manufacturers, timeless aesthetics
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Zanotta 🇮🇹
Italian avant-garde manufacturer founded in 1954 in Nova Milanese: unbridled creative audacity, reissues of radical icons (Sacco, Blow) and collaborations with visionary international designers. This Milanese house cultivates experimentation with legendary pieces like the Sacco bean bag or Blow inflatable armchair, symbols of Italian radical design. Its collections explore boundaries between design and anti-design, offering strong expression furniture and unprecedented solutions for uninhibited contemporary interiors.
Production: Italy (Nova Milanese, Milan) with network of specialized manufacturers
Ethical and ecological commitment: Privileged recyclable materials, local production, lasting design, Italian radical heritage valorization, quality certifications
Zeitraum 🇩🇪
Contemporary German manufacturer founded in 1990 in Munich: minimalist solid wood furniture, refined Japanese-inspired aesthetics and exemplary sustainable production. This Bavarian house cultivates environmental excellence with creations featuring essential lines favoring certified local woods and natural finishes. Its chairs, tables and storage systems combine formal sobriety and artisanal quality, offering responsible furnishing for conscious contemporary interiors favoring material authenticity.
Production: Germany (Bavaria) – Artisanal workshop with qualified cabinetmakers
Ethical and ecological commitment: 100% FSC solid woods, natural oil and wax finishes, exclusive local production, lasting design, climate neutrality, full carbon offsetting, Climate Partner member, total supply chain transparency
Digital entrepreneur and craft artisan, I use my unconventional background to share my vision of luxury design and interior decoration — one enriched by craftsmanship, history, and contemporary creation. Since 2012, I have been working daily in my workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy, creating bespoke interiors for discerning decorators and private clients.
