On April 8, on the occasion of Milan Design Week, IL BISONTE will introduce its new Home & Office Collection at its store on Via Santo Spirito 14. With this collection, the Florentine brand, which specializes in high-quality artisanal leatherwork, brings its unmistakable style into homes and offices.
The undisputed star of the collection is vegetable-tanned leather, an iconic material used by IL BISONTE since 1970.
Among the most anticipated new items are: an elegant modernist-inspired cubic pouf, entirely crafted from vintage leather; a Casentino wool blanket with leather trim – a reissue of an original design by the brand’s founder, Wanny Di Filippo, now paired with a matching set of cushions; and a reversible placemat made of raffia and striped cotton canvas, trimmed with leather.
“We are thrilled to present the new Home Collection during Fuorisalone,” explains Hideo Shiomoto, IL BISONTE’s Managing Director, “because it has always been the ultimate meeting point between Italian craftsmanship and design enthusiasts from all over the world. The new home pieces we’re launching for our 55th anniversary draw inspiration from our brand’s most authentic traditions and showcase the extraordinary talent of the master artisans who handcraft all our bags and accessories in the province of Florence.”
On April 8, on the occasion of Milan Design Week, IL BISONTE will introduce its new Home & Office Collection at its store on Via Santo Spirito 14. With this collection, the Florentine brand, which specializes in high-quality artisanal leatherwork, brings its unmistakable style into homes and offices.
The undisputed star of the collection is vegetable-tanned leather, an iconic material used by IL BISONTE since 1970.
Among the most anticipated new items are: an elegant modernist-inspired cubic pouf, entirely crafted from vintage leather; a Casentino wool blanket with leather trim – a reissue of an original design by the brand’s founder, Wanny Di Filippo, now paired with a matching set of cushions; and a reversible placemat made of raffia and striped cotton canvas, trimmed with leather.
“We are thrilled to present the new Home Collection during Fuorisalone,” explains Hideo Shiomoto, IL BISONTE’s CEO, “because it has always been the ultimate meeting point between Italian craftsmanship and design enthusiasts from all over the world. The new home pieces we’re launching for our 55th anniversary draw inspiration from our brand’s most authentic traditions and showcase the extraordinary talent of the master artisans who handcraft all our bags and accessories in the province of Florence.”
For the occasion, IL BISONTE has invited Fernando Aciar (Fefo), – a New York-based designer and chef, and founder of the multidisciplinary creative studio FEFOSTUDIO, which specializes in “functional art” inspired by conviviality. – to dialogue with the brand: “I have always admired IL BISONTE, says Fefo. “Its philosophy aligns perfectly with my approach as both a craftsman and designer. In my studio, preserving and honoring traditional craftsmanship and its most authentic techniques – without conforming to mainstream market demands – is essential. IL BISONTE has built its success on these very values and consistently interprets them with sensitivity, serving as a true source of inspiration.”
The collaboration will continue overseas with the presentation of a special edition, IL BISONTE Home by FEFOSTUDIO, which will take place during New York Design Week in May 2025.
For the occasion, IL BISONTE has invited Fernando Aciar (Fefo), – a New York-based designer and chef, and founder of the multidisciplinary creative studio FEFOSTUDIO, which specializes in “functional art” inspired by conviviality. – to dialogue with the brand: “I have always admired IL BISONTE, says Fefo. “Its philosophy aligns perfectly with my approach as both a craftsman and designer. In my studio, preserving and honoring traditional craftsmanship and its most authentic techniques – without conforming to mainstream market demands – is essential. IL BISONTE has built its success on these very values and consistently interprets them with sensitivity, serving as a true source of inspiration.”
The collaboration will continue overseas with the presentation of a special edition, IL BISONTE Home by FEFOSTUDIO, which will take place during New York Design Week in May 2025.