Established in 1988 in Bassano del Grappa by Paolo Seraiotto, the city deeply rooted in ceramic tile craftsmanship throughout its history; Decoratori Bassanesi reinterprets artistic decoration through sophisticated yet modern aesthetics. The company cherishes rich cultural heritage while setting new trends for the future of the ceramic industry.
The brand is renowned for its meticulous approach to research, attention to detail, and innovative technologies throughout the production process—from selecting source materials and mixing clay to carefully studying pigments and shades. Decoratori Bassanesi has created a new dimension in ceramic tile manufacturing and, in collaboration with renowned designers, has developed collections with a bright identity.
In Quadrille, Clara von Zweigbergk uses her background in graphic design to explore the balance between shape and chromatic expressiveness. Named after the dance popular in the 18th and 19th centuries with four pairs forming geometric figures, the range offers six patterns in the classic square shape. The graceful fine geometric lines and refined palette become genuine protagonists of every interior.
Federica Biasi draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of beauty and Oriental culture. Wabi-Sabi is a careful study of two complementary textures: Wabi, dense yet multilayered and lightweight, and relief Sabi, both complemented by absolutely flat WS Full. Kimono perfectly matches the traditional kimono and amazing glossy glazes. The collection is offered in 8 shades, 2 textures, and 2 sizes. Wă evokes the traditional terracotta roofs of the Asian countryside, preserving the palette of four natural colors.
Windy by Nendo originates from the movement of the air currents and the traces the wind leaves on water and rice fields, transferring them onto the ceramic tile canvas. Wind becomes material owing to the fine grooves of slightly different depths and shapes that evoke the play of light and shadow. Five colors complete the range of artistic means offered by Windy.
Copenhagen by Norm Architects is a soft minimalist collection characterized by the subtle play of light and shadow via the combination of three-dimensional and flat textures that change their appearance during the day. The series is inspired by the old districts of the Danish capital.
Shades by Keiji Takeuchi enriches spaces with fine 3D reliefs on solid color surfaces. These subtle tactile structures change their appearance during the day. The collection embraces five colors.
Bonbon is a series of mosaic tiles by Paola Navone characterized by irregular tesserae shapes and subdued colors reminiscent of old-fashioned sugar candies. Conceived as a combination of flowing lines and strong character, it merges style with humor: elegance that goes beyond time and an unexpected play of original shapes. The collection is offered in 15 all-natural shades.
Flicker by Simone Bonanni is a reflection on movement and vibration. This is a range of 20×20 cm mesh-mounted square mosaics with small rectangular notches. The palette consists of three soft shades. During installation, the notches are filled with the same grout that is used for joints. This makes them a key decorative element that sets the direction for movement, enlivening the static surfaces.
Sebastian Herkner, with his Tartan, transforms the geometry of vertical and horizontal planes into an intricate interweaving of fine threads. Modern design reinterprets the traditional craftsmanship. The overlapping of finishes and tile thickness variation create depth and rhythm. The range comes in five colors.
Pin by Margherita Rui is inspired by pincheck, the fine checkered, multi-color fabric, graphically reinterpreted into a vibrating intersection of imperfect strokes and movements. The six colors of plain tiles are complemented by corresponding decors.
Imprint by Alissa+Nienke offers the hand-modelled wall tiles with rough, deliberately primitive notches.
DB Studio is an in-house research and design team of Decoratori Bassanesi, which coordinates laboratory investigations and conceives new series for the brand.
The Luci di Venezia range embraces nine collections of plain tiles, mosaics, and mirrors in the Venetian style.
Rain evokes the drops of rain on 25×25 cm mosaic tiles through high- and low-reliefs. The asymmetric decorative element changes direction following the installation direction and variation of thickness, shifting the surfaces from strict minimalism to pure artistic opulence. The palette consists of three neutral colors.
Seeds, available in four earthy shades, explores variability through eight cut tiles that, if considered individually, seem irregular. However, once set together, they create a harmonious surface with a sense of natural flow.
Trax reflects on various traces overlapped over time. Trax Soft evokes textile and organic textures, while Trax Hard emphasizes tactile relief. Twenty-five randomly mixed designs connect the past and modernity.
A Glimpse at Decoratori Bassanesi 18.09.26
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