“It’s the objects that give meaning to spaces, not the other way around”, said a brilliant and poetic voice like that of
Ettore Sottsass, who knew a thing or two about objects.I find myself thinking of this now, as I open the doors to a new
home for Tacchini, this time in the heart of Milan, in a historic and lively neighbourhood, full of residents and those
who come to this city to discover it. I feel as if I’ve just moved house, when you leave behind what was right to leave
and take with you the important things, the things that tell your story. Here, I finally see the domestic imagery that
has always been in my dreams coming to life, filled with warm and welcoming atmospheres — a place where I bring
with me what I’ve built, and where every object carries with it the story of an encounter, with the designers who have
accompanied my journey in the world of furniture. These encounters have enriched my professional path, and
beyond, they’ve been my good fortune, and in this new home, I carry them with me to present and share them in a
place I hope will feel like it belongs to everyone. As you cross the entrance of the historic Milanese building, room by
room, you’ll be able to appreciate the quality of the materials, the soft lighting, the texture of the fabrics, and an
atmosphere that I hope will make those who experience it feel at ease. Fashion has never interested me; my idea of
home is timeless: the furniture, the lights, the upholstery, the seating, the accessories don’t belong to a specific style
movement, but respect the past and tell the present, through thoughtful choices, materials, and design solutions I
work on with passion, in constant dialogue with the designers. In the entrance, welcoming you, will be the Africa
chair by Tobia Scarpa, which for me represents the story of a privileged encounter with a designer I’m pleased to
work with, and, as Sottsass said, it gives meaning to my domestic universe. I’ll let design take care of the house-
warming, confident it will welcome you in the best way possible.
Giusi Tacchini
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HOME COLLECTION 2025
Life and Other Stories — Chapter 1
Una nuova casa
