Collecto Celebrates Collectible Design

Buitoni curated a selection of Collecto’s Italian tabletop home decor that complemented the aesthetics and mood of Bellevance-Lecompte’s Milanese home, and a new lighting exhibition by designer Paul Matter.

Photography by Carlo Banfi

Buitoni curated a selection of Collecto’s Italian tabletop home decor that complemented the aesthetics and mood of Bellevance-Lecompte’s Milanese home, and a new lighting exhibition by designer Paul Matter.

Photography by Carlo Banfi

The selection included the Serpenti plates by Laboratorio Paravicini in a variety of motifs, Macchia su Macchia Murano glass tumblers by Stories of Italy, Jasmine wine and water glasses by Casa Cabana, and Cosimo tumblers by Campbell-Rey.

Photography by Carlo Banfi

The variety of colorful glassware and unique plates became points of conversation amongst the design-world guests, including India Mahdavi and Luca Nichetto.

Photography by Carlo Banfi

“The design and the entertaining worlds are intimately connected, so hosting our lunch at Nicolas' beautifully curated home seemed like a perfect fit. We carefully selected the tableware for the lunch in a way that would complement his objets d'art. For example, the Serpenti plates from our friends at Laboratorio Paravicini have a delicate gold rim which reflects the brass of one of Paul Matter's ceiling pendants. I loved how the plates and glasses became pieces of conversation. After the event, the bartender shared that some of the guests requested specific glassware that they wanted to try! This was my first time coming to Milano's Design Week and I have to say it was incredibly inspiring. The impeccable design, the wonderful people and the vibrant conversations all made the week very special.” - Federika Longinotti Buitoni

Photography by Carlo Banfi