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GIORGIO BAGNARA,
FOUNDER AND CEO
OF GIOBAGNARA
Born into a family renowned for cultivating for three
generations the art of living, Giorgio Bagnara became
passionate about his calling at a very early age.
In the late Nineties, after noticing that leather from the
fashion industry was not considered enough as material
for home accessories, he founded GIOBAGNARA
with the goal of applying it to a complete collection.
Along with his wife, Vanessa, he frst moves
his design studios and workshops in the old docks
of the Port of Genoa and, later, in a renowned historical
building near Genoa's Marina where, surrounded by the
essence and beauty of that location, the company took a
signifcant step forward.
GIOBAGNARA
A brand that is distinctive for elegantly designed
creations that express luxury without ostentation,
available in an uncommon and virtually limitless color
palette of leathers and suede, and crafted to the highest
standards using both traditional know-how and
leading-edge technology.
This approach to tradition and modernity led Giorgio
Bagnara to experiment: he constantly pushes technical
limits in his quest for objects that are both beautiful
and relevant, and in doing so relies on the skills of the
company's craftspeople. Very quickly, GIOBAGNARA
became renowned for its expertise, and its founder
became a partner of choice for a large number of interior
decorators and yacht and jet designers who called
upon his know-how for special commissions. In 2015,
Giorgio Bagnara expanded its leather portfolio with
the acquisition of the saddle leather specialist Rabitti
1969. Today, nearly two decades after its founding,
GIOBAGNARA has one of the most comprehensive
offers of leather home accessories on the market and
is preparing to open a fresh chapter in its history.
FRANCESCO BALZANO
Francesco Balzano was born and grew up in Paris, yet
his visual culture is imprinted with the images of Venice,
Florence, Rome and Capri – where he used to spend his
summer holidays.
He studied interior design and architecture, and then
joined the famed studio of Joseph Dirand, working on
prestigious projects.
In 2018, he opened his own studio and started designing
custom and limited editions of furniture pieces for art
and design galleries all over the world, whilst continuing
his work as interior architect for private clients.
Simplicity as a means to ultimate sophistication.
The unparalleled mix of noble materials, pure lines
and essential functions of everyday lifestyle.
The singularity of each design conceived as a sort of
monolithic, sculptural piece that stands the test of time.
“My work is architectural and authentic; – says
Francesco – it is a permanent tribute to the beauty of
timeless things”.
