As you know, Italy is one of the most important design capitals in
today’s industry, thanks to its rich history and beautiful architectural
landmarks. Hosting some of the best interior design events, the
beautiful city of Milan is also the hometown of some of the world’s
top interior designers, such as the Italian legend, Carlo Donati. Most
of his design projects have been published in the international press,
such as the most influential interior design magazines and books of
architecture in Italy and all over the world.
Whether it is residential design, villa or even commercial projects the
Italian design studio has become one of the most renowned experts
not only in Italy, but also worldwide. It’s founder, Carlo Donati
was born in Zibello (Parma) in 1965 and studied architecture at the
Politecnico of Milan where he graduated in 1992. Passionate about the
world of design and all of its creative possibilities, Carlo has featured
a strong aesthetic and sense of beauty from a young age. “Memories
of details in my friends’ houses or in hotels during family vacations
have monopolized my imagination since early childhood. Since then,
beauty to me represented a matter of proportions, colors and details”,
he explained.
The Italian studio’s work is mostly focused on different
types of interior design projects that highlight the
power of fine craftsmanship techniques. Surrounded
with one of the world’s best craftsmanship culture,
this brand-new furniture collection with Essential
Home and DelightFULL was the perfect opportunity
to combine two of his many passions: craftsmanship
and a modern approach of the mid-century style.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
Carlo Donati
During his twenties the Italian designer started working for historic
architectural firms in Milan, such as Studio BBPR and Gregotti. A
few years later, in 1995, Carlo Donati moved to New York to be the
consultant architect of one of the most famous luxury design groups in
the world, also known as Versace. “Though his style was different from
mine and rather decorative, I found his creativity and taste for colours
very inspiring.” During that time, the Italian interior designer was
challenged with the renovation of Gianni Versace’s townhouse and the
historic Vanderbilt Mansion, the main flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
After working as consultant for Gianni Versace, the Italian firm
worked on the image or other distinguished brands, like Aldo Coppola,
Liberty of London, Linea più- A2A, Stybiella and Colefax & Fowler.
Currently, the Studio Donati is the responsible of the artistic direction
of the Slowear fashion brand and they are developing the new retail
concept and design of several stores and showrooms not only across
