Niccolò Spirito's Bracciodiferro Studio Blends Art and Design for Fuorisalone 2026

Niccolò Spirito, founder of the design studio Bracciodiferro, operates from a combined home and workshop space in Milan's Loreto and Via Padova area. His practice merges artisanal craftsmanship with artistic vision, working with materials like bronze and iron. For the Fuorisalone 2026 during Milan Design Week, Spirito presents 'Sassona,' a large-scale reinterpretation of Luigi Caccia Dominioni's iconic 'Sasso' lamp. The oversized version will be displayed in Piazzale Bacone throughout the design week, transforming the original object into a dominant spatial presence. Spirito's work balances functional design with expressive intent, as seen in pieces like the 'Supernova Cloud' chandelier, which combines technical complexity with formal research and was presented at de PURY's '21st Century Architecture & Design' auction in 2023. His collaborative approach includes partnerships with design companies like Seletti while maintaining a strong authorial identity. Spirito describes his creative process as beginning with visualizing concepts before material realization, seeking equilibrium where objects serve practical needs while carrying imaginative presence. His integrated living and working environment reflects a fluid creative practice where boundaries between domestic space and studio continually dissolve.