Dainelli Studio's 'Atelier' is an ode to the sculptural semantics of the 1920s and 1930s

A collection—or rather, an encounter—comes to life from Dainelli Studio's ever-growing ambition to cater to a select and sophisticated clientele with an eye for detail; A clientele that seeks to immerse itself in the dictates of a unique, unconventional style; A collection of self-referential pieces that look beyond.

The 1920s and 1930s, with their irreverent and sculptural language, have inspired the pure lines and bold angles of the collection's pieces—a bridge between the past and present. The result reflects the expertise of artisans who favour the use of natural materials rooted in the Italian design tradition. Tuscan marbles and stones intertwine with exotic woods and essences from around the world, underscoring the transversal and multifaceted nature of the Atelier collection.

Dainelli Studio's Atelier comes to life within spaces of both classic and contemporary taste through primary forms. A timeless language without compromise, Neo Deco is born. The collection embodies a refined, unconventional lifestyle. A new vision of the 1920s and the 1930s design seamlessly integrated into a dynamic contemporary world. Every element in the collection expresses an intrinsic aesthetic value, unique and recognisable in the very details that shape its forms. A project that embraces a new form of tailoring, born from Marzia and Leonardo Dainelli's desire to offer a product design that, like a garment, tells the story of their vision of design and craftsmanship.

Atelier is the result of the expertise of Italian designers, who tell their story through the use of natural materials deeply connected to Italian heritage: woods, stones, marbles and metals—timeless and uncompromising.

Paolina

Paolina is a piece of furniture design that defies conventions and becomes a towering chair, a throne, an antithesis to the usual. Its proportions are regal, almost monumental. The chair design is a domestic sculpture; its name evokes the legacy of a great family: the Bonapartes. Like Napoleon's famous sister, the chair embodies elegance and pride, combining harmony and character. The seat features a structure made of high-quality Okumé plywood derived from marine-grade wood and a veneer of natural Padouk wood with a glossy brushed finish. A soft circular cushion characterises it, upholstered in a special bourette silk fabric.

Caranna

The Caranna collection arises from the encounter of modern design and classical references. The name recalls a historic region of Forte dei Marmi in Versilia, a land of discreet elegance and a strong aesthetic tradition. Inspired by the outdoor furniture of summer residences, this collection reinterprets a key concept of the past: the need for flexibility and adaptability. In the gardens and terraces of old villas, every upholstered element had to be easily removable to respond to changing weather conditions, from sunny days to sudden rain. For the furniture designers, Caranna reinterprets this functional approach with a refined and contemporary vision, offering a new interpretation of living.

Venezia

The silhouette of the Venezia armchair is inspired by the iconic curves of the iron gondola, elements with strong symbolic and functional value. Venezia evokes the timeless charm of the lagoon and its history, blending tradition and modernity. The conversation seat consists of a structure of fine marine-grade Okumé plywood and a natural Padauk wood veneer with a brushed glossy finish. The seat, distinguished by a soft bolster as a backrest, is offered in bouclé fabric with contrasting fabric trim.

Bali

Bali is a tribute to the memories of trips to Asia, a bridge between distant inspirations and contemporary aesthetics. Inspired by traditional constructions, its essential lines evoke the horizontal emphasis of typical architecture: a solid, geometric base on which the seat appears to float, achieving a perfect balance between lightness and stability. The conversation seat features a structure made of high-quality Okumé plywood, derived from marine-grade wood and a veneer of natural Padouk wood with a glossy brushed finish. The seat, with a backrest characterised by a subtle concavity, is upholstered in velvet and bordered with an elegant tone-on-tone velvet trim.

Bitta

Solid yet light, Bitta is designed to be versatile and easily adapt to any space. Their iconic shape recalls the orderly sequence of bollards along the docks of ports. The product designers conceive the pouf in a plywood structure, covered with polyurethane foam padding, offered with upholstery in soft bouclé fabric, and edged with contrasting fabric trim.

Portico

A metaphysical reference, Portico is a tribute to De Chirico’s painting. The side table recalls his iconic perspectives, evoking silent squares and architectures suspended between dream and reality. The essential shapes and volumes are inspired by his enigmatic vision of space, creating an object that could belong to any place in any era.

Torre

Torre's cylindrical design, marked by regular rings that enhance its visual rhythm and structure, recalls one of Tuscany’s iconic architectures: the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The rigour of Neo-Deco meets the sculptural decorativism of Romanesque architecture. The coffee tables are available in various heights and offered in natural finish brass, acid-treated open-pore Ostuni travertine and black-dyed elm burl veneer with a glossy brushed finish.

Portante

A tribute to the world of architecture, where beams and joints blend harmoniously to support and shape increasingly extraordinary structures. Functionality and aesthetics blend in a play of lines, supports and volumes. Portante is a dedication to all those works that coexist with the flow of time and history, remaining symbols of elegance and modernity. The architectural console with strict forms features a natural finish brass top and a plywood base with visible edges, covered with elm burl veneer in a glossy brushed finish.