1850s italian sofas remade by ale de vecchi design

1850s italian sofas remade by ale de vecchi design
all images courtesy of ale de vecchi design

ale de vecchi design is a studio based in belluno, italy that is ‘firmly convinced that the controlling of the production chain, the research of the finest materials and the passion for design can give birth to unique and unequalled objects which will give you emotions every day and for all life.’ following suit, the designers have remade a series of 1850s italian sofas.

the wooden frames have been preserved

the preserved frames are handwoven using locally sourced textiles through antique looms steered by venetian handicraft masters. ‘their know-how and manual skill make the finished product a true masterpiece of the best italian manufacture and give life to a truly rare object that is unique and irreproducible,’ says ale de vecchi. each detail has been carefully articulated and customized according to the requests of clients and their environments.

detail of the cushioning

locally sourced textiles have been used

the antique looms steered by venetian handicraft masters

each detail has been carefully articulated and customized

the products are customized for each client

detail of the cushioning

attention to details 

the lab

the italian creative alessandro de vecchi 

vintage instruments

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