Perugia, Italy-based Benedikt Bolza Design is an architecture studio and design firm founded by architect, interior designer and furniture designer Count Benedikt Bolza. A range of bespoke lighting and furniture — including armchairs, benches, console tables and cocktail tables — is designed at the firm and produced by Bolza’s furniture brand, B.B. for Reschio.
Bolza, whose family is of Italian origin but whose title owes to aristocratic roots in Austria-Hungary, was raised near Munich in Germany. His path toward a career in design began with his parents.
In the 1990s, Count Antonio Bolza and Countess Angelika Bolza purchased the Castello di Reschio estate in the rolling hills of Umbria. At the time, their son was studying at the University of Westminster in London to become an architect. In 1999, he tackled the project of restoring the estate farmhouses — many of them in ruins — and oversaw the design and rebuilding of the structures. By 2013, Count Benedikt Bolza had rebuilt 22 of the 50 homes, transforming them into luxurious villas complete with interiors that he created.
Bolza, his wife, Donna Nencia Corsini, and their five children moved into the estate’s derelict 10th-century-era castle and lived there for years, eventually securing funding from a silent partner to restore it. In 2021, the former castle opened as a 36-bedroom hotel, which afforded guests the opportunity to experience Bolza's luxurious furniture in the spaces for which it was created — everything from the brass vanities made in Florence to the decorative objects mined from local marketplaces.
Bolza collaborated with nearby Italian artisans to create the hotel’s furnishings through his brand, B.B. for Reschio, which had existed in some sense prior to the hospitality property project but was formalized as the company’s founder became tasked with designing furnishings for the vast Reschio estate restoration. B.B. for Reschio now regularly participates in design fairs.
Each of the opulent B.B. for Reschio furnishings that are custom-made for clients as well as those for Hotel Castello di Reschio are born of a meld of Baroque and classical Italian influences and draw on contemporary styles, too. The items are constructed entirely by hand, with local carpenters, stonemasons and other artisans and craftsmen sourcing Italian leathers and woven fabrics from the region as well as other materials like travertine, marble and oak.
Bolza stresses that he doesn't set out to make luxury furniture but rather designs to the proportions of the space, as the ancients did. “Bespoke furniture was never a luxury," he told Forbes. "It was simply the natural order of things."
On 1stDibs, find Benedikt Bolza Design seating, tables, garden furniture and more.
21st Century Leather Upholstered and Bronzed Frame Bar Stool, the Bar Chair
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
Designed for The Bar Centrale at the heart of the newly opened Ristorante alle Scuderie, the green bar chair, a new element of the B.B. for Reschio range.
Brass, Steel
Classic Garden Sofa-Classic Steel Frame Sofa with Buttoned Cushions
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A Classic steel frame sofa with generously crafted buttoned cushions for outside use B.B. - We make this Iconic 18th century design because it simply...
Steel
21st Century Garden Chaise Longue, The Classic Garden Chaise Longue
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Classic Garden chaise longue. A steel frame with adjustable back, the small wheels enable maneuverability. Generously crafted buttoned cushions for ...
Steel
$4,461 / item
21st Century Garden Chair, the Classic Garden Chair
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A classic steel frame chair with generoulsly crafted cushion for outside use. This iconic 18th century design simply sits so well in any exterior s...
Steel
Classic Garden Armchair-Classic Steel Frame armchair with Buttoned Cushions
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A Classic steel frame chair with generously crafted buttoned cushions for outside use B.B. - We make this Iconic 18th century design because it sim...
Steel
21st Century Bronze-Plated Steel Dressing Bench, the Dumb Valet
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
Bronze-plated steel framed dressing bench with upholstered seat, extending superstructure and foldable footrests. B.B. - The sinuous form merges into...
Steel
The Etruscan Window Seat-Ebonized Oak and Patinated Bronze Mounted Window Seat
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An ebonized oak and patinated bronze mounted window seat of neoclassical form, the cushion and bolsters covered in silk taffeta. B.B. - Drawn up in front of a fire, at the end of a ...
Bronze
$14,088 / item
21st Century Leather and Brass Armchair
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The leather armchair - A brass structure holding a superbly crafted handstitched leather seat. B.B. - I love the Italian leather contrasting with the Classic 1930s brushed brass frame.
Steel
21st Century Leather Upholstered Armchair, The Simple Armchair
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
Designed for Alle Scuderie restaurant, a leathered upholstered armchair, in a simple linear frame. This light-weight design comes in a wide range of Italian leathers and it combines...
Steel
21st Century Leather Upholstered and Simple Linear Frame Dining Chair
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The simple chair, a leather upholstered dining chair in a simple linear steel frame Specifications: Polished steel or powder coated frame, leather upholstered seat and back rest ...
Steel
21st Century Leather Upholstered Stool in a Linear Steel Frame Simple Bar Chair
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Simple Bar chair - A leather upholstered bar stool in a simple linear steel frame Specifications: Polished steel or powder coated ...
Steel
Classic Greenhouse Style Circular Garden Pavilion in Iron and Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant, circular garden pavilion crafted from iron with glazed enclosures and a radial structural roof. Inspired by 19th-century European greenhouses and kiosks, this piece stand...
Iron
Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Stools/Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. vintage Italian bar stools. The base is made of brass and steel with brown natural leather upholstery. Leather is in very good condition, no cracks or other defects. Ea...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
Steel
$9,333 / item
H 71.26 in W 111.03 in D 61.42 in
Stainless Steel Framed Outdoor Swing Sofa with Waterproof Blue Acrylic Seats
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Swing 3 Seater The Fable swing 3 seater is completely customizable, which offers you the possibility of turning it in the main attraction and star of any patio or garden design. The whole design of this sophisticated outdoor swing was developed according to the following structure: - Structure: matte lacquered stainless steel; - Metallic details: copper-plated stainless steel; - Upholstery: beige acrylic fabric; - Straps: outdoor leather All Myface materials are from premium suppliers, engineered to offer the best performance possible outdoors. Water, Mold, Mildew, UV and Fading resistance are some of the characteristics that you can expect from both materials, that are available in a wide array of colors and patterns. Swinging through earlier memories with the interpretation of the traditional childhood swing. With the addition of one seat, this swing was designed to be enjoyed in good...
Stainless Steel
$3,400 / item
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
Lucky Bean Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Gold
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The lucky bean or coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair reminds us of the cocoo...
Steel
$3,400 / item
H 48.04 in W 37.41 in D 38.19 in
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century White Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Steel
19th Century French Garden Cloche
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French glass and iron garden cloche. A wonderful shape with intricate cut glass sections intricately crafted and inserted into a cast iron frame with handle. These pie...
Glass
Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Stools/Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. vintage Italian bar stools. The base is made of brass and steel with brown natural leather upholstery. Leather is in very good condition, no cracks or other defects. Fl...
Metal, Brass
$6,927
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa late 1990's. Signed on chrome and legs base: Ca...
Chrome, Metal
Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Poudreuse Dressing Table
By Paul Sormani
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style poudreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass...
Bronze
$6,927
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa late 2000's. Signed/engraved on chrome: Cassina...
Metal, Chrome
$5,195Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 63 in
Vintage Le Corbusier Chaise Longue for Cassina, circa 1960's
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufacture edition circa 1960's. In natural cow/...
Chrome