When Massimiliano Giornetti — a former creative director of fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo — was asked by childhood friend Fiammetta Vanelli in 2017 to “design something special” for her furniture design firm Fiammetta V, he was only too happy to oblige. In collaboration with Turini and Werich, the result was a six-piece, limited-edition capsule collection of stunning modern furniture that included the Dionisio bar cabinet, the Medea console sideboard, and the Eros room screen, each made with fine marble and other luxury materials. Although Giornetti’s roots are in fashion, his pieces for Fiammetta V revealed a hidden but formidable talent for furniture design.
Born in 1971 in Carrara, Italy, Giornetti had a remarkable eye for style at an early age. When he was seven years old, he reportedly phoned a local fashion boutique to order himself a Giorgio Armani children’s sweater without his mother’s knowledge. In later years, Giornetti studied fashion design at Polimoda in Florence and graduated from the program in collaboration with the London College of Fashion and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
In 1999, Giornetti’s first design job was working in Rome with designer Anton Giulio Grande on women’s ready-to-wear and haute couture collections. In 2000, Giornetti became a designer for Salvatore Ferragamo’s men’s knitwear collection. His rise through Ferragamo was meteoric. By 2004, Giornetti was promoted to creative director of the menswear division and, in 2010, took control of the women’s ready-to-wear collection. That same year, he assumed complete creative control as Ferragamo’s first overall creative director, remaining in the role until 2016, when he stepped down.
The following year, Giornetti turned his attention to furniture design with Fiammetta V. His successful first attempt led to another design collaboration with Tuscan furniture company Artecornici in 2019, designing side tables, coffee tables, table lamps and decorative art for their Ottoman and Jungle Dome collections. The pieces debuted at the Salone del Mobile in Milan to considerable acclaim.
When he is not designing furniture, Giornetti has kept busy in the fashion world. Following his departure from Salvatore Ferragamo, he assisted with the international relaunch of the famed Chinese brand Shanghai Tang. In 2019, he became head of the design department at his alma mater, Polimoda, and in 2021, he was appointed director.
Giornetti’s limited-edition furniture is highly coveted among interior designers and luxury furnishing collectors.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Massimiliano Giornetti tables, wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets.
$3,011 / set
Brass and Silk Ottoman Torciera Lamps Set of 2
By Massimiliano Giornetti
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Pair of ottoman torciera lamps. Limited edition designer printed silk double shades. Ottoman personage in a dreamscape of architecture and flowers on ...
Brass
$2,683 / set
H 12 in W 4 in D 5 in
Set of Four Stilnovo Style Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of four lovely wall sconces in Stilnovo style, Italy, 1960, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with opal glass shades - the brass mounts are parcel red enameled. All ...
Brass
$2,030 / set
H 17.72 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm. Materials: brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal. Minim...
Metal, Brass
$8,612 / set
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Set of 2 Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 18 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek. Signed and numbered Informati...
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Single Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Single Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 14 x H 50 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, black powder-coated metal I...
Metal, Brass
$875Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 16.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Set of 3 Midcentury Glass and Brass Sconces, Attributed to Maison Arlus/Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Light up your space with this stunning trio of French mid-century modern sconces attributed to Maison Arlus/ Lunel, who were renowned for their sculptural lighting in the mid-century...
Brass
$2,100 / set
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Set of 4 Elegant Midcentury Brass and Cut Glass Wall Lamps by W. Müller Munich
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very noble and in a great quality. In full working order and ready to install. It can be used with a dimmer. E14 Edison bulbs.
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamp 01 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass wall lamp 01 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 77 x W 25 x D 36.5 cm. Materials: smooth brass, mouth blown glass. Available finishes: brass, nickel. All ou...
Brass
Set of 2 Joy Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 joy wall lamps by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 20, D 13, H 80 Materials: Resin and solid brass These organic light ‘pills’ reflect the insp...
Brass
Set of 2 Joy Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Joy wall lamps by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 20, D 13, H 80 Materials: Resin and brass All our lamps can be wired according to each c...
Brass
Brass "Omak" Wall Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano glass "Natalia" floor lamp, Angelo Brotto Dimensions: 86 x 5 x 65cm Materials: brass, iron Inspired by Kandinskij's paintings. Luminous wall sculpture in iron, brass and ...
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Jud Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 jud wall lamps by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 131. Materials: Resin and brass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Inspired by minimalism, the Jud lamps are an homage to the artist Donald Judd. Made in translucent glass, different tones have been fused together to reflect a harmonious colour palette. The item is composed by a brass structure, a melted glass plate, a led lighting and a light filter in colored resin. Available in a wide range of vibrant colour variations. Handcrafted in Draga & Aurel atelier...
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Exhibition Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Exhibition Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 25 x H 41.5 x D 15 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, antique bronze, white frosted glass globe The inspiration for this concept came from observing Joost Schmidt's Bauhaus Exhibition...
Brass, Bronze