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There are objects that simply furnish a space, and there are objects that seem to tell us something the moment they enter a room. That is what we look for when we select an original vintage piece of furniture. Not simply a beautiful shape or a functional object, but something that has travelled through time and still preserves, in its materials, proportions, construction techniques and even in the small marks on its surface, the period in which it was designed and made. For us, this is one of the most fascinating aspects of historic design. In 20th-century design, this difference becomes even more apparent. ARead More →

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Some objects enter a collection because they are rare.Others because they are beautiful.And then there are those that, before they even arrive at the gallery, already have a story to tell.This week, the protagonist is La Bocca della Verità, the monumental bed designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in the early 1970s.An object that is, more than a bed, a sculpture you can inhabit.And one that, for more than fifty years, had a home.Since 1973, to be precise.When the time came to take it away, however, we found ourselves facing a rather practical problem.It would not fit through the door.It was not a matter ofRead More →

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I have always believed that a home should not only be beautiful. A home should tell the story of the people who live in it. For years, I looked at new furniture: perfectly finished, flawless, freshly produced. They were beautiful, of course, but I often felt that something was missing. They were objects without memory, without a story to tell. Then I discovered the world of original vintage furniture. The first time I placed my hand on an old teak piece of furniture, I noticed something different. That wood had a depth that no new finish could truly reproduce. The natural grain, the subtle variationsRead More →

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In the world of interior design, true value is not about following trends—it is about choosing pieces with a story to tell. Original vintage furniture is much more than a decorative element; it is a piece of design history that has stood the test of time, preserving the quality of its materials, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, furniture was crafted using premium woods such as teak, rosewood, oak, and walnut. Every detail was designed to last for decades, from traditional joinery techniques and durable hardware to carefully applied finishes. This commitment to quality is why so many vintage furniture piecesRead More →

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Borsani Varedo Archive Located inside Villa Borsani in Varedo, the Historical Archive contains all of Osvaldo Borsani’s original projects, his youthful drawings, the epistolary evidence of his relationships with the most famous artists, architects and exponents of Italian culture of the 20th century.Read More →

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Gio Ponti Archives The Gio Ponti Archives are located in premises that were Gio Ponti’s office, the building he designed and lived in on Via Dezza 49, Milan.Read More →