Works of Art Design and Reproduction Italy

Here you are faced with one of the last gondolas builders of the lagoon: Roberto Tramontin holds his know-how of his father, who keeps him from the previous generation. An art that requires very precise rules and techniques. You can admire all this as a group visit, but if you are alone, try to see the squero (kind of gondolas garage) from the small nearby bridge. Notice to amateurs, the gondolas are to sell about 35 000 € one!

A world of shapes and colors, where the functional and the playful come together in a joyful, uninhibited design that's perfect for brightening up your home and adding a touch of whimsy. Open since 2007, Pink Martini is a great place to take home a souvenir of Italian design at a low price, whether it's a coat rack in the shape of a tree, a mirror in the shape of a Vespa, a teacup with literary and cinematographic references, or a wallpaper that's both original and elegant.

This charming workshop is a must for lovers of prints and typography. The enthusiast Carmine Cervone owns a late 19th century Linotype, which you can admire in operation. Ideal for an original and unique souvenir or, if you have a few days in front of you, to ask her to make your business cards! Located on the Strada dell'Anticaglia which, in ancient times, was the upper decumanus and one of the three main arteries of Neapolis.

Limited edition pieces by young Italian and foreign designers await you in this temple of Roman design designed by the architect Claudia Pignatale. The prices are very high, but the originality of the shapes and colours is worth a visit. As proof, there are the creations of the young talents of Fabrica, the communication researchcentre funded by the Benetton group. A great place to bring back beautiful objects, if your budget allows it. Otherwise, you come here like in a museum to discover unique pieces.

The designer cabinetmaker, who set up shop here in 2012, began by making original cutting boards and tables. Then his production expanded to small pieces of furniture and functional objects for the kitchen. With simple lines, durable materials and traditional techniques, his creations never age. On one side is the boutique, on the other the joinery and ceramics area, where shelves, chairs, rolling pins, mortars and pestles are produced... Danish and Japanese objects too, as well as Lithuanian pottery.

Mobilvetta Design is a brand of the Trigano Group, even though it was born in 1961 as a company for the production of furniture. These origins dedicated to furniture and the most sophisticated cabinet making will prove decisive when, in 1976, Mobilvetta Design will convert the company's mission by approaching the outdoor market. Kea, Krosser, or K-Yacht, these are the models of the Italian Mobilvetta. Bravo for the interior decorations. Prices that reflect the quality offered. For an extreme attention to detail.

The Galerie Umberto I, one of Turin's three ancient shopping arcades, built on a former hospital and inaugurated in 1890, links the city center with the Roman Quadrilateral. It is home to a number of attractive shops, including this gallery, which is packed with design objects, many of which revolve around the capital of Piedmont or the region. It's the ideal place to treat yourself to something original, trendy and, at the same time, a souvenir of your stay here. And of course, it's the perfect place to bring home quality gifts made in Italy.