Designer and Twentieth-Century Furniture Restoration in Milan: Preserving Materials, Value and Authenticity
Restoring a piece of designer furniture does not simply mean repairing it, refinishing its surface or returning it to a uniformly new appearance. It means understanding its design, identifying the materials and techniques used in its construction, and distinguishing authentic signs of age from alterations that compromise its stability, function or legibility. When restoring designer […]
Visione Antiquaria: A New Perspective on Antiques, Design, and the Culture of Collecting
In today’s collecting scene, the traditional distinctions between antiques, historical design, and the decorative arts seem increasingly outdated. Objects no longer belong to rigid categories. They transcend time, engage in dialogue across different eras, and embody a shared aesthetic culture: one of beauty, materiality, and exploration. Visione Antiquaria by Andrea Genovesi was born from this […]