Cedit reinvents luxury ceramics with artists and designers
Claudio Lucchese, the head of Florim SpA, is breathing new life into the high-end ceramic brand Cedit, drawing inspiration from renowned designers like the Castiglioni brothers and Ettore Sottsass. In 2016, during Milan Design Week, Cedit teamed up with artists such as Giorgio Griffa, who will showcase his work at the upcoming Venice Biennale, and Franco Guerzoni. They collaborated with several designers, including Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò and Matteo Nunziati, to create innovative ceramic slabs. This project aims to capture each artist’s unique vision through color and texture while promoting Italian craftsmanship. Cedit has received international recognition, winning the NYCxDESIGN Award for building products at ICFF, highlighting its dedication to authentic Italian production and investment.
Key facts
- Cedit is a high-end ceramic brand relaunched by Florim SpA president Claudio Lucchese.
- The brand's legacy includes designers Castiglioni brothers, Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Mimmo Rotella, and Gino Marotta.
- For the 2016 Milan Design Week, Cedit commissioned new works from artists Giorgio Griffa and Franco Guerzoni.
- Designers involved include Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò | BRH+, Marco Casamonti | Archea Associati, Matteo Nunziati, and Giorgia Zanellato & Daniele Bortotto | Studio Zanellato Bortotto.
- Giorgio Griffa is a protagonist of the upcoming Venice Biennale.
- Cedit won the NYCxDESIGN Award in the building products category at ICFF.
- The project emphasizes made-in-Italy quality and innovation in ceramic production.
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Lucchese
- Castiglioni brothers
- Ettore Sottsass
- Enzo Mari
- Mimmo Rotella
- Gino Marotta
- Giorgio Griffa
- Franco Guerzoni
- Barbara Brondi
- Marco Rainò
- Marco Casamonti
- Matteo Nunziati
- Giorgia Zanellato
- Daniele Bortotto
Institutions
- Florim SpA
- Cedit
- BRH+
- Archea Associati
- Studio Zanellato Bortotto
- ICFF
- NYCxDESIGN Award
Locations
- Milan
- Italy