Antica Legatoria Viali oozes with the atmosphere and charm of a centuries-old and strictly artisan’s craft. The business is deeply rooted in the history of the Viali family. The bookbinder’s workshop was started by Giovanni Viali in 1891 and his tools and techniques are still used. The many recognitions received testify to the artistic value […]

In the late 1950s, the very young Alessio Sorrentino began to learn the first burin engraving techniques by devoting himself to the creation of cameos, then starting his own workshop in 1973, where today he works side by side with his son Vincenzo. In his skillful hands, owing to his inex- haustible creativity, corals, mother-of-pearls, […]

Housed in the age-old Nasi-Quaratesi Palazzo in Florence is the workshop of Alessandro Dari, a master of the goldsmith’s art who boasts several successful international and solo exhibitions. A museum-workshop since 2001 and a sculptural goldsmithing school since 2014, the Palazzo houses over 900 creations by the artist. Works inspired by the Etruscan, Classic, Gothic […]

The Mancini family has been dealing with furniture and furniture decorations since the late 1700s. A workshop of long-standing tradition, which now takes also care of artwork restoration. Pieces made of solid wood and French-polished in the workshop by using techniques handed down from father to son, which gives the furniture a silky smooth feel […]

The year 2015 marks an important anniversary: 120 years of business since David Berti started production in 1895. Today, both the passion and the craftsmanship remain unchanged. But the knives made by Coltellerie Berti are not only handmade but also unique: there is only one knife maker who leaves his initials on the blade, to […]

Aldo Illotta’s passion for string instruments and in particular guitars started about 25 years ago. For the last 15 years, he has been dealing exclusively in guitars, to begin with standard classical guitars and then, a few years later, steel string, acoustic, baritone, 7-string and 12-string guitars. Inspired by the Master luthiers of the past, […]

The elegant boutique opened in 1919 in Via Montenapoleone by Mario Buccellati, grandfather of the current owner Andrea, represents the continuity of an extremely refined goldsmith’s art. Gold lace, cascading gems and the magical reflections of precious metals are the result of more than two hundred years of artistic creativity affirming the timeless style and […]

The Morassi dynasty began with Gio Batta, who gave and gives a voice to some of the most prestigious contemporary instruments in the world. He is not only a great master luthier, but he is also the founder of the Italian Luthier Association, aimed at promoting the luthier culture. The same love, method and skill […]

The firm has an ancient tradition dating back to 1500. In 1700, according to historical records, this direction was taken by the Mulè family. Bronze bells are made by hand and on commission both for churches and for private individuals. In addition to the traditional bells, it also makes tuned concert bells, made according to […]

The famous company Liverino was founded at the end of the nineteenth century. Basilio Liverino, with remarkable intelligence and a great passion for coral, has made the red gold famous worldwide. Enzo Liverino was born into this tradition and continues to produce and market artistic works of fine jewellery all over the world with the […]