Federica Biasi Studio

What Federica Biasi Studio does

Federica Biasi Studio is an independent Milan-based product design and art direction practice founded and operated by designer Federica Biasi. The studio serves Italian and international furniture, lighting, surfaces, and home accessories manufacturers, providing industrial product design, brand art direction (catalogues, corporate identity, showroom design), and exhibition concept work. Its portfolio exceeds 100 designs across named collections for clients including Gervasoni 1882, Lema, Frigerio, Decoratori Bassanesi, Manerba, Gallotti&Radice, Mingardo, Pianca, Emu, Unopiu, CC-Tapis, Tooy, and Nespresso.

The studio's work is unified by a Japanese-inspired design philosophy that combines natural materials, traditional craftsmanship (notably natural fiber weaving research spanning Asian and Venetian traditions), and contemporary industrial production. Technical differentiators include proprietary research into rattan, bamboo, and paper-cord weaving, the Wabi-Sabi tile system for Decoratori Bassanesi, and modular furniture systems (Kokoro, Niveaux, Hashi, Samet). Products are presented at major international design events including Milan Design Week, Cersaie, and Clerkenwell Design Week.

Revenue is generated through three streams: professional design fees for product and art direction projects, licensing royalties from partner manufacturers, and exhibition/limited edition work. The studio operates without external investors as a small independent practice of approximately 5 employees, distributing products globally through partner brands' manufacturing and retail networks rather than direct sales.

Name

Federica Biasi Studio

Legal name

Federica Biasi Studio

Website

https://federicabiasi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Federica Biasi Studio is an independent Milan-based design practice offering product design, art direction, and exhibition services to Italian and international furniture, lighting, and home accessories manufacturers through multi-year creative partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Design Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Industrial Design Services (54142), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM), Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Product design services
• Art direction services
• Furniture design
• Exhibition design
• Surface design

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Design Services: Design fees for creating furniture, lighting, and home accessories for established furniture brands and manufacturers
2. Art Direction Services: Ongoing art direction for brand identity, catalogues, product collections, and corporate image for furniture and design companies
3. Licensing Royalties: Ongoing relationships with manufacturers for licensed designs, potentially generating recurring royalties from mass-produced furniture and home goods

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federica Biasi Studio is an independent Italian design practice that provides product design, art direction, exhibition design, and surface/tile design services for established furniture, lighting, and home goods manufacturers. The studio conceives and develops furniture collections (sofas, chairs, tables, lamps), ceramic tile systems, and home accessories on behalf of brand partners, while also delivering comprehensive art direction services including brand identity, catalogues, product photography, and corporate image development. Design work is grounded in a Japanese-inspired aesthetic philosophy combining natural imperfection (wabi-sabi), traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary production techniques.

Product overview

Federica Biasi Studio is a design practice offering product design, art direction, exhibition design, surfaces/tiles, and research services. The portfolio includes furniture pieces (chairs, sofas, tables, lamps), ceramic tiles for Decoratori Bassanesi, outdoor collections for brands like Emu and Gervasoni, accessories for Nespresso, and conceptual research projects. Key product categories span seating (EDDA, Aura, Omega, Huli, Naan, Timo), surfaces (Wabi-Sabi, Kimono, Wa, Lofoten tiles), outdoor living (Antigua, Cora), and art direction services for clients including Gervasoni, Lema, Frigerio, Manerba, and Decoratori Bassanesi. The studio collaborates with Italian furniture manufacturers and has received recognition including Honourable Mention at ADI Compasso d'Oro Award for the Wa collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Design Services Design of furniture collections (sofas, chairs, tables), lighting, ceramics, and home accessories on commission for established Italian and international brands. The studio conceives and develops named product collections that are then manufactured and sold by the brand partners.
• Art Direction Services Comprehensive art direction services for brand identity, catalogues, product photography direction, corporate image, and showroom design for furniture and design companies.
• Exhibition Design Services Design of immersive exhibition installations and brand presentations at major design events including Milan Design Week, Cersaie, Clerkenwell Design Week, and Salone del Mobile.
• Surface and Tile Design Services Design of ceramic tile and surface collections for tile and ceramics manufacturers, exemplified by the Wabi-Sabi, Kimono, Wa, and Lofoten collections for Decoratori Bassanesi.
• Design Research Projects Conceptual and material research projects exploring natural materials, weaving techniques, and contemporary design, including the Hands to Weave natural fiber research and the Koya project combining Asian and Venetian weaving traditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Honourable Mention at XXIX ADI Compasso d'Oro Award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NespressocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for Les Collections coffee accessories including LUME porcelain collection (cups, mugs), Mia capsule dispenser, Shiroi candle gift. Following in footsteps of Konstantin Grcic and Big-Game for Nespresso's designer collaborations.
• Gervasoni 1882coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration including Tao exhibition for Milan Design Week 2023, Hashi modular sofa, Brise outdoor furniture, Saha rug, Samet sofa. Multiple product collections across indoor and outdoor furniture.
• Decoratori BassanesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Direction (2020-2022), Wabi-Sabi tile collection, Lofoten collection, Kimono and Wa tile collections. Multiple exhibitions at Cersaie including From Nature (2023) and Desert Impression (2022).
• LemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collections including Omega lounge chair, Niveaux sofa system, Uma, Jiku. Products showcased at Salone del Mobile.
• ManerbamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Direction (2022-2023), Kokoro modular sofa system, Easychair, Hinoki screens, Dolmen. Company profile and showroom design for Milan showroom.
• FrigeriocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuli family (armchair, stool, bench), Cecile armchair, Mocki tables, Clara lounge chair, Sam table and pouf. Combines woodworking tradition with contemporary design.
• Gallotti&RadicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSophie sofa with removable fabric cover, Livre armchair, Re-verre recycled glass coffee table. Design presented at London Design Fair.
• MingardocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Direction (2016-2020), including catalogue design, brand identity, and 'A Flame for Research' charity project. Product design including Decò Lamp, Marianne bookcase, Mirrò mirror, Elettra vase, Rue candleholder.
• De PadovamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDDA floor armchair designed for 2026, reinterpreting Japanese floor seat archetype through essential and informal design in continuity with De Padova's aesthetic.
• KorucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAura collection including chairs, sofa, and coffee tables. Sustainable solid wood design with paper cord detailing. Available for online purchase at korudesign.it.
• IncalmimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoya coffee table - formal and technical research combining Asian and Venetian weaving traditions in rattan and glass. Collaboration on natural fiber weaving research.
• PiancamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaan armchair with compact embracing volume, Lina chair inspired by 1930s Modernist movement with Japanese influence.
• EmumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntigua outdoor collection (2025-2026) - debut in woven outdoor collections with rich textures and brand's historic metalworking know-how. Includes chairs and tables.
• La ManufacturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNouè collection including table and sofa, elegant forms with contemporary design.
• LaCividinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimo collection - chairs and sofas with slender lines inspired by nature, named after Italian word for thyme.
• CC-TapisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOM carpet inspired by Moroccan desert night, handmade collection featuring natural colors and fringes.
• TooyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHULA lighting family with organic wooden elements (Canaletto walnut or bleached oak) or quilted leather, dimmable linear LED.
• UnopiuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORA outdoor collection (2026) - teak structure with woven rope detailing, includes dining elements, lounge seating and sunbeds.
• SolusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWabi-Sabi Temple installation at Clerkenwell Design Week 2022, Japanese-inspired immersive experience with Wabi-Sabi tiles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GamFratesi: Italian-Danish design duo with an analogous boutique studio model and partnerships with Italian furniture brands (Lightyears, Fritz Hansen, Gubi, etc.). Both studios operate as design collaborators working across furniture and lighting categories.
• Piero Lissoni: Italian architect-designer based near Milan with comparable furniture design partnerships (Porro, Living Divani, Kartell, B&B Italia) and a similar minimalist aesthetic sensibility. Both studios operate as multi-brand design collaborators serving the Italian furniture industry.
• Tom Dixon: European designer with a similar cross-category portfolio spanning furniture, lighting, and accessories. Both operate as designer-led studios collaborating with major manufacturers and have similar brand-led GTM motions with showrooms and exhibition presence.
• Patricia Urquiola: Milan-based Italian industrial designer with an overlapping client roster (B&B Italia, Cassina, Moroso, Kvadrat, Foscarini) and a similar style of cross-category product design plus art direction. Operates a comparable studio model working with established furniture and home goods brands.
• Studiopepe: Milan-based design studio with a similar boutique structure, B2B brand partnership model, and cross-category design portfolio. Comparable in scale and GTM motion focused on Italian and international furniture and home goods brands.
• Nendo: Tokyo-based design studio led by Oki Sato with a Japanese design philosophy centered on minimalism and natural materials. Directly comparable for its cross-cultural (Japan-Italy) design language and frequent collaborations with Italian brands including Decoratori Bassanesi (co-exhibited with Biasi at Cersaie 2023).
• Sebastian Herkner: German designer with a similar cross-category portfolio (furniture, lighting, accessories) and brand collaboration model (Moroso, Auping, Pulpo, Tradition). Both studios combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and exhibit at major design fairs.
• Vincent Van Duysen: Belgian architect-designer with a comparable minimalist, material-focused aesthetic and multi-brand partnership model (Molteni&C, Flos, B&B Italia, Sahco). Both studios position themselves as purveyors of understated, craftsmanship-driven design.
• Marco Lavit: Italian architect-designer based in Milan with a similar craft-focused, Italian furniture brand partnership model. Comparable in scale and aesthetic positioning around traditional materials and contemporary design.
• Inga Sempé: French designer with a comparable cross-category practice (furniture, lighting, textiles) and partnerships with European design brands (Ligne Roset, Moustache, Hay, Wästberg). Similar solo-designer-led studio model with exhibitions at major design events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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