Handcrafted in Assisi

The Assisi region has long been a source of inspiration for painters and writers. It is also the home of a furniture guild that has endured for centuries.

Borgo de'Mastri, part of Corneli Ltd, is a company that is continuing this tradition. Based in Assisi, Borgo de'Mastri is renowned for its stone tabletop collection, which features designs that reflect the cultural heritage and beauty of the district.

Lis Burt of Mercatini, the New Zealand distributor of Borgo de'Mastri furniture, says the company bases its designs on these strong traditions and its historic ties with the territory it also places a priority on ensuring respect for the environment.

"The company undertakes continuous research to ensure its furniture is of premium quality," she says. "It has founded its work on these values, maintaining the connection between art, craftsmanship and industry."

Lis Burt says Borgo de'Mastri is the only Italian company authorised to source materials from I Sassi de Assisi, a company renowned for the beauty of its stone.

The furniture is characterised by its appealing rounded edges and antique-style surface, which is easily maintained.

For more information, or to visit the showroom, contact Mercatini Ltd, Shop 1, Ground Floor, Fujitsu House, 139 Carlton Gore Rd, Newmarket, phone (09) 529 4200; or 216 Madras St, Christchurch, phone (03) 377 3175. Email: enquiry@mercatini.co.nz. Website: www.mercatini.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas