13 March 2025

Viva l’Italia

Studio Italia–bringing Italian design excellence home to New Zealand.

In a world where craftsmanship meets artistry, Studio Italia stands as New Zealand’s gateway to Italian design excellence. Renowned for its exclusive representation of Italy’s leading furniture brands, Studio Italia offers more than just pieces for the home—it offers a refined vision of living, steeped in elegance, innovation, and sophistication. Italy’s mastery in design and production is legendary, and Studio Italia has curated a collection that brings these celebrated qualities directly to New Zealand. Within the intimate, carefully designed showroom, clients are invited into an inspiring boutique experience, where expert knowledge and impeccable service accompany a selection of exquisite furniture, wardrobes, and kitchens. From interiors to outdoor living, each piece tells a story of Italian heritage and contemporary style, crafted to elevate and transform any space.

NEOWALL BED by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani 

A natural evolution of the Neowall Sofa, the Neowall Bed features soft, enveloping volumes that wrap the mattress in a plush embrace. Its balanced proportions, harmony, and comfort exemplify bedroom luxury.

EXTRASOFT MODULAR SOFA by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani 

A modular sofa with a relaxed, inviting appeal, offering soft, adaptable comfort. Its cosy, laid-back seating creates both structured and flowing arrangements, blending geometry with gently irregular contours.

CONFIDENT ARMCHAIR by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani

The Confident Armchair brings a touch of hand-crafted warmth to modern elegance, reinterpreted with a refined rattan outer shell. This timeless piece offers a gentle, rounded embrace, beautifully framed by curved wood and layered in plush padding that speaks to both comfort and sophistication. Available in natural, rich “Testa di Moro” brown, or deep anthracite grey, the rattan finish enhances the armchair’s tactile appeal, while options for fabric or leather upholstery complete its understated luxury. With its choice of swivel or stationary base, the Confident Armchair effortlessly adapts to any interior with grace and subtle charm.with removable covers in the fabric option for added versatility

ANGELO M DINING TABLE by Alinea 

The Angelo M dining table embodies the beauty of natural stone in a sculptural, refined form. Crafted from marble, it features a seamless flow from the base to the tabletop, creating a unified, stable structure. Available in various marble finishes—polished, honed, brushed, and more—it showcases the stone’s unique character. The design offers flexibility with sizes and custom marble options, making it ideal for home, retail, or office spaces. For outdoor use, a sandblasted finish with weatherresistant treatment is recommended, adding elegance to any setting. Shown here in Grey Saint Laurent.

ANGELO M SIDE TABLE by Alinea 

A harmonious family of low tables, the Angelo M side table series features varied heights and dimensions that pair beautifully together. Crafted from two perfectly integrated elements— base and top—each piece showcases a single flowing curve, highlighting the expressive character of marble. Available in multiple finishes and marble types, the Angelo M side tables bring a timeless touch of natural sophistication to any space. Shown above in Kyknos.

PERRON PILLO SOFA by Willo Perron for Knoll 

The Perron Pillo Sofa redefines relaxation, stacking plush, oversized cushions that balance whimsy with structured support. Designer Willo Perron envisioned a piece that surprises and invites, with D-ring-secured top pillows adding both comfort and stability, while a clever toggle system keeps each module firmly in place. Available in two depths—Standard for a compact, upright sit, and Deep for an immersive lounging experience—the Perron Pillo Sofa brings playful elegance to any space.

SANTA MONICA ARMCHAIR by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform 

The Santa Monica armchair is a welcoming blend of comfort and tailored detailing, featuring various upholstery options in luxurious leather or fabric. Feather-filled cushions add a casual, relaxed appeal. Shown here in velvet Tebe 11 bruciato, paired beautifully with the Nara side table.

NARA SIDE TABLE by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform 

The Nara Side Table brings versatile elegance to any space. Crafted from solid wood with cabinet-maker precision, this piece balances simplicity with sophistication. Available in two sizes, it transitions seamlessly from coffee table to bedside table, offering a refined accent beside a sofa, armchair, or bed. Poliform’s commitment to craftsmanship shines through every detail, making Nara as functional as it is beautifully crafted.

SENZAFINE WARDROBE SYSTEM by Poliform 

A versatile solution that goes beyond traditional storage, offering endless customization possibilities. Designed for architectural flexibility, Senzafine combines modular side frames, tops, bases, and shelves, with options for hinged, sliding, coplanar, or external drawer doors. With finishes ranging from melamine to luxurious glass, it can transform into an exclusive display case, adapting to any interior style. Shown here in the elegant Senzafine Cover wardrobe, finished in latte leather with matte champagne accents.

CAMELOT SOFA by Antonio Citterio for Flexform 

The Camelot seating system embodies Flexform’s mastery of modular design and luxurious comfort, allowing for tailored configurations that suit any space. The contrast between its structured metal supports and wood or cowhide accents and the inviting softness of its goose-down-filled cushions creates a perfect balance of formality and warmth. With options to customize piping, fabrics, leather, and finishes, Camelot offers endless possibilities to craft a seating experience that’s both visually captivating and supremely comfortable.

“Even visually, this sofa immediately conveys a sensation of comfort. The cushions are supported by an external tubular structure and that is what lends the product its character.” – Antonio Citterio

ARCHIBALD DENIM EDITION by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau 

Poltrona Frau’s iconic Archibald armchair embraces a fresh urban appeal with the Archibald Denim Edition. This stylish rendition melds the sophistication of Italian design with the relaxed, enduring charm of denim, creating a statement piece perfect for high-end contemporary spaces. The armchair’s sleek silhouette now wears Everdenim, an organic cotton jacquard with the iconic twill of classic denim. 

With a textured, slubbed finish that recalls the beloved “stone-washed” look, this fabric is both durable and luxurious in a deep Navy Blue. Adding to the deniminspired aesthetic, the armchair features double yellow topstitching and an “antique bronze” base, a nod to denim’s riveted details. Completing the look, a Saddle Leather label with the hot-stamped “Archibald Denim Edition. Unique, like you” sits proudly on the back, making this edition a refined homage to casual elegance.

ERNEST ARMCHAIR & SOFA by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform 

With Ernest, Jean-Marie Massaud tackles the theme of comfort in a radical way. The result of this approach, which makes modularity its strong point, is a sofa with soft, deconstructed volumes inspired by a down cushion for natural comfort. The juxtaposition of the different elements results in small or large, linear or L-shaped sofas, without ever losing the expressive power of the design. Paired here with the Ernest Coffee Tables.

ERNEST COFFEE TABLE by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform 

The Ernest side tables build on the sofa’s modular theme, offering puzzle-like versatility. Perfect as a central coffee table or standalone companions, they bring a dynamic touch.

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