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Emilio Nanni

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Doll chair

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Doll chair

The Doll chair collection was Emilio Nanni’s first project for Billiani, and ten years on it’s as charming and popular as ever, and now available in a new finish.

Café? Bistro? Wine bar? How Billiani’s design suit the many faces of Wilma Wunder

Café? Bistro? Wine bar? How Billiani’s design suit the many faces of Wilma Wunder

Enchilada Group’s Wilma Wunder restaurant chain takes on many faces, and the latest opening in Cologne is no exception. This is how Billiani’s design suits every occasion…

Marrying leather and wood: Marimba collection by Billiani

Marrying leather and wood: Marimba collection by Billiani

The luxury Italian furniture brand has come up with a brand-new furniture collection inspired by the elegance of wood and the luxurious appeal of leather.

I Spy an Italian chair

I Spy an Italian chair

From Italian master Emilio Nanni comes the Spy chair, and rarely has there been such sweet fusion between sturdy frame and comfortable seat.

How Drum chairs honour the legacy of wood design

How Drum chairs honour the legacy of wood design

The Drum collection from Italy’s Billiani is a chair range that is functional and beautiful – serving as a designer statement on the versatility and timeless charm of wood.

Masters in Profile: Emilio Nanni

Masters in Profile: Emilio Nanni

Italian design is full of master craftsmen and artisans, and when it comes to contemporary furniture, it’s impossible to ignore the master of Emilio Nanni.

The story of a metal doll

The story of a metal doll

Just as a little girl’s doll collection continues to grow over time, Billiani’s versatile and extensive Doll range has welcomed a brand new member into the family – the Doll Steel Barstool.

Relax into the Balù

Relax into the Balù

Designed by Emilio Nanni from Italian design firm Traba, Balù is a seat for relaxation and conversation, with a deep, rounded comfortable seat.