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Italian Collectible Design in Florence.

Hidden in the creative district of San Frediano in Florence, The Italian Collector is a gallery dedicated to twentieth-century Italian collectible design.

From the moment you step through the discreet entrance, the space feels less like a showroom and more like a collector’s apartment. Velvet textures, Murano glass and warm brass details create a quiet and timeless atmosphere.

The Palazzo Torta sofa

One of the most striking pieces in the gallery is a sculptural round sofa known as the Palazzo Torta.

Originally designed in the 1970s, this dramatic seating piece was often found in grand Italian palazzi and historic hotels. The example displayed in the gallery was sourced in Naples and restored in dusty pink velvet, giving it a soft yet architectural presence.

Its circular form allows it to sit beautifully beneath a chandelier or be divided into two curved sections placed along the walls.

Murano glass and Italian brass

Above the sofa hangs a layered chandelier made of Murano glass, reflecting soft light across the room.

Nearby, elegant brass lamps from the 1970s and carefully selected mid-century furniture pieces complete the composition. The space feels less like a gallery and more like a collector’s interior, where each object tells a story.

A design discovery in Florence

Beyond Florence’s Renaissance heritage, places like The Italian Collector reveal another side of Italian design history.

Hidden in San Frediano, this gallery offers a glimpse into the world of collectible design , where furniture, lighting and art come together as timeless objects.

Florence, Italy

A Design discovery by Studio Design 54