The Essence of Wabi-Sabi Italian Style
——Showcasing the serene, poetic home of Cy Twombly in Bassano—— a masterpiece blending Italian grandeur with the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. Let's explore how ancient Italian villas can embody a harmony of decay and refinement while getting infused with the antique reclaimed and worned stone, earth and wood elements of Phoenician and Monolithic Stone. This blog post delves into a recent project where we've furnished a centuries-old villa with jaw dropping antique stone architectural elements, weaving together the rustic soul of Italy and the quiet grace of Japanese wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi, or the art of finding beauty in imperfection and transience, finds an unexpected kinship with Italy’s weathered villas. Think sun-bleached stone, cracked terracotta floors, and patinaed frescoes—elements that tell stories of time’s passage. Cy Twombly’s home, a minimalist yet emotive space filled with art and raw textures, mirrors this philosophy. Here,...