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Unique pieces of Italian design to furnish your home with style.
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items Here, I curate unique pieces of Italian design—both vintage and contemporary—that enrich my home and epitomize good taste. I have years of experience in this field in Italy, and I am delighted to share the beauty of design.
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Ceramic
Useful design objects
Guzzini Italian Design
Ceramic
A beautiful ceramic mug from Mulino Bianco, a historic Italian brand, where I always prepare my breakfast cappuccino. It is a collector's item celebrating the 50th anniversary.
Mulino Bianco 50th Anniversary Collectible Cappuccino Mug, Limited Edition 2025, White Ceramic Breakfast Mug
This exclusive set from the 2023 Illy Art Collection was designed by the legendary American artist Judy Chicago—a rare set that leaves my guests speechless.
Illy Art Collection 2023 Judy Chicago Espresso Cups | Complete Set of 4 in Original Packaging | Includes Booklet
This Illy set designed by Olimpia Zagnoli is a blend of colors and girl power, a mix of pop and beauty, perfect for coffee with friends.
Illy Art Collection 2019 Olimpia Zagnoli Set of 6 espresso cups + 6 saucers Made in Italy
This set is a gem from the world of illycaffè; designed by David Byrne, it is colorful and modern, featuring whimsical, space-age UFOs.
Illy Art Collection 2001 David Byrne Espresso Cups | Complete Set of 4 with Sugar Bowl in UFO Shape | Collector's Item
The classic cups you’d find in Italian bars in the 80s, a must-have for a home with sophisticated design.
Segafredo Zanetti White Coffee Cups and Saucers, Vintage Ceramic Bar Cups, Italian Espresso
Useful design objects
This storage piece, with its elegant 1970s/80s vintage design, is perfect for my home, which is always looking for a touch of color; it pairs beautifully with wood and terracotta tones for a natural look.
Neolt Desk Service vintage originale anni 70/80 - Organizer da scrivania in plastica verde – Made in Italy – Con scatola originale
This pair of 1980s Alessi-designed cups is perfect for a décor featuring timeless chrome details.
Set of 2 Vintage Alessi Michael Graves espresso mugs saucers+spoons MG mocha cups
Alessi pepper and salt shakers—perfect for elegant, refined lunches and dinners. These vintage collector's items are ideal for those who appreciate attention to detail.
Alessi pepper mill and salt shaker, design by Michael Graves
This vintage Kartell magazine rack is an Italian design classic, a home essential that adds a touch of class while also serving a practical purpose; it was designed by Stoppino.
Vintage Modernist style KARTELL magazine holder design by GIOTTO STOPPINO from the 80/90s
A classic corkscrew, bearing the Alessi signature and designed by Alessandro Mendini, that’s perfect for opening a bottle of wine; it always makes a great impression on my friends.
Alessi Wine Corkscrew - Alessandro M
Guzzini Italian Design
This yellow cake carrier brightens up my kitchen with a vintage 80s touch; it is made by Guzzini Italia.
Guzzini cake dome
An 80s-style thermos with charming vintage lines, practical and attractive, and Made in Italy for a chic touch.
NEW Vintage GUZZINI 1980s Postmodern Thermos, Insulated Tea Coffee Vacuum Jug Retro Design Outdoor Camping Gear, Italian Kitchen Gift Unique
This 1980s ice bucket,designed by Ambrogio Pozzo for Guzzini,always makes a great impression on my guests, offering a result that is both elegant and functional.
Ambrogio Pozzi for GUZZINI AMANDA Ice Bucket, Vintage 1980
I use this handy, vintage-style side table for Sunday breakfast in bed, it’s wonderful.
Vintage Guzzini Jolly Bed Tray Luigi Massoni Red Folding Table 1970s
I use this cheese holder when I want to set a colorful, lively table with a 90s pop style.
Vintage GUZZINI Preserve Jar 90s Blue Lucite Plastic Sugar Bowl Italian Postmodern Space Age Design Retro Mid Century Mod Tableware
This appetizer tray is very useful when I want to highlight the food, because it is completely transparent, the dishes will really stand out on the table.
Guzzini Charlotte snack hors d’oeuvre tray anti pasti Vintage New in box Lucite