Founded in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide is based in Pregnana Milanese, Italy. At Artemide, technological research, partnerships with outstanding architects, as well as sociocultural investigation have been from the outset at the origin of innovative projects capable to illuminate the future with unabated power.
Today the Artemide collections convey a unique mix of values: the approach to human and responsible light goes hand-in-hand with design and material savoir faire, combining next-generation technology with ancient wisdoms.
Gandiablasco was established in 1941 as a family business manufacturing blankets that developed into the textile industry, specifically carpets. In 1996, José A. Gandia-Blasco took over his father's company and began to develop an outdoor furniture collection. Now, exclusively producing outdoor furniture, and collaborating with numerous designers from all over the globe, their philosophy remains: to always produce designs that combine the biggest comfort in functionality while maintaining an extremely high aesthetic component.
In 2004, José A. Gandia-Blasco began shaping a new brand called GAN, that grouped together all of Gandiablasco's textile productions. GAN is an interior design concept based around handmade objects, with its own identity, and at the same time very close to Gandiablsco – both share a tireless curiosity to explore new techniques and designs.
Fantini is in Pella, on the shores of Lake Orta, a small lake set among the mountains of Piedmont: it's a sort of genius loci, an ideal location where the constant presence of water and the serene atmosphere it creates are the premises for work and creativity.
We're the sort of people who spend more time outside the house than inside. We like the beach, the countryside, a terrace or an urban park. Even better if the weather is good. But if it isn't, we don't let it spoil our day.