We are often asked if it is difficult to let a piece find a new home. We won’t sugarcoat it: yes, sometimes it is very painful. This collection was never established based on a business plan, but rather on emotions. Every object we own was once loved enough to become part of our story.

This feels like the right moment to share the story of one very special piece by Antonia Campi. We first encountered it in someone else’s studio. We were immediately drawn to it, yet somehow couldn’t decide in that moment.

There was something irresistible about its surface: a hammered-like texture, raised details echoing bas-reliefs, a double-sided form, and the sound it made when gently tapped, uneven yet perfectly balanced.

We left with hearts and minds full, but empty-handed.

Unable to forget it, we began researching obsessively and eventually discovered its true nature: a “portaombrelli”. Suddenly, we wanted to know everything about this particular ceramic. We reached out again, only to learn it had already been consigned to an auction.

So began another round of searching: finding the auction, following the sale, hoping it wasn’t too late. The good news? We were just in time. And we won. Oooooh yes, it felt so good. At last, we were together again.

There are a few lessons to be learned here: don’t hesitate too long when you like something (or someone). And perhaps believe a little in signs and destiny.

And in case we haven’t made ourselves clear enough, we won’t be selling this particular piece for many years to come, but we have plenty of other pieces to offer you in the meantime! Don’t take it personally…

The “Portaombrelli” at home where we we all live very happily every after.

“One love, one heart, one destiny.”

Robert Marley