Florence: in the light of the Renaissance
11 locations
Once the heart of the Renaissance, Florence has long been admired for its traditional Italian craftsmanship. Discover artisans and ateliers that are committed to following in the footsteps of their predecessors to preserve the time-honoured Tuscan savoir-faire of frame and mosaic making, restoration of antiques, woodworking, bookbinding and perfumery.
Pietro Lucerni ©Michelangelo Foundation
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artisan
Gabriele & Tommaso Maselli
In his family shop master framer Gabriele and his son Tommaso Maselli present a collection of over 6...
Via de' Ginori 51/R, 50123, Florence, Italy
Monday to Saturday 09:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:30
©Fratelli Traversari
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artisan
Daniele & Letizia Traversari
Fourth-generation mosaic makers Daniele and Letizia Traversari specialise in mosaic portraits, tabl...
Via Senese 68B, 50124, Florence, Italy
By appointment only
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artisan
Leonardo Scarpelli
Leonardo Scarpelli is one of the few artisans in the world that has mastered the craft of Florentine...
Via Ricasoli 59R, 50122, Florence, Italy
Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00
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artisan
Lapo Giannini & Michiko Kuwata
With their bookbinding and bespoke leather accessories, Lapo Giannini and Michiko Kuwata combine the...
Borgo San Frediano 133/R, 50124, Florence, Italy
Monday to Saturday 10:30-13:00 / 16:30-19:00
©Marcela Schneider Ferreira
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experience
Perfume making experience in Florence
Artisanal perfumery house Aquaflor offers a perfume masterclass to create hand-engraved perfume bott...
Borgo Santa Croce 6,, 50122, Florence, Italy
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artisan
Daniele Nencioni
For over 30 years Daniele Nencioni has been reviving and reproducing antique furniture and accessory...
Via Maffia 54r, 50125, Florence, Italy
Monday to Friday 08:30-13:00 / 14:30-19:00
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artisan
Paolo Penko
Whether handmade earrings, brooches or 13th century coin replicas, Paolo Penko’s jewellery is a true...
Via dell'Oche, 20r, 50122, Florence, Italy
Tuesday to Saturday 09:30-13:30 / 15:30-19:30
©Ilaria Costanzo
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artisan
Il Bronzetto
With its collections of brass and bronze furniture, Il Bronzetto delivers the perfect harmony of tim...
Address upon request, Florence, Italy
Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30
©All rights reserved
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experience
Eat in a historic silk mill in Florence
Dine in one of the world’s remaining artisanal silk manufacturing workshops while marvelling at the ...
Via L. Bartolini 4,, 50124, Florence, Italy
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artisan
Tommaso Pestelli
Drawing inspiration from the Florentine Renaissance, silversmith Tommaso Pestelli upholds his family...
Via del Sole 22/Rosso, 50123, Florence, Italy
Monday to Friday 09:30-13:00 / 14:30-18:00; Saturday 09:30-13:00
©Gugliemo de Micheli
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artisan
Lorenzo Villoresi
Discover Lorenzo Villoresi, a perfume making atelier, where each creation reflects a unique vision i...
Via de' Bardi 12, 50123, Florence, Italy
Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00
