62 OI magazine MECHINI Craftsmanship, style and design Style and originality are principles that have always inspired the work of Italian craftsmanship. Since 1970, Mechini srl, a manufacturer that displays its handmade lighting fixtures in its showrooms, showcases great Italian craftsmanship on the international market. Their artistic and artisanal excellence, the result of years of experience and great knowledge in the field, is known all over the world. Attention to every little detail, pursuit of perfection, originality, make each Mechini creation a recognizable object of superior quality and style. There are rarely brands that still produce their items in the traditional artisanal method, which is why we wanted to meet Mrs. Grazia Dei who, together with her husband Sergio Mechini, created this Tuscan company that makes us proud to be Italian. Ms. Mechini can you tell me something about yourself? Where are you from, and howmany years have you been doing this job and how did your passion begin: I come from Greve in Chianti, and I started working in a chandelier company at the age of 14, and I have always done this job. In 1968, at the age of 23, together with my husband Sergio Mechini, we started to work on our own, and in 1970 the company Sergio Mechini Lampadari d'Arte was born. In the ‘90s, when we decided to pass the baton to our children Sabrina and Andrea, the company changed its name to Mechini Srl, and we continued to collaborate with them. What is the thing you like the most and what are is the biggest challenge you've faced? Being an independent entrepreneur means facing difficulties, but we have overcome challenges with our passion and determination. What makes your lamps and chandeliers unique and inimitable and what are the steps that lead from the design idea to the creation of the final item? Our articles are exclusively handmade, thanks to the knowledge of iron and its possibilities, as well as the continuous search for artisanal perfection and that is why no two handmade objects are exactly alike even if they are the same article. The chromatic and ornamental effects are absolutely original, decorated by hand by expert lacquerers using tempera, gold and silver leaf. What does having the 100%Made in Italy Certification mean? Having the 100%Made in Italy Certification gives the customer the security of purchasing products designed and manufactured entirely in Italy Craftsmanship vs design, handmade vs industrial, how do you reconcile these two worlds that seem to be antithetical? For us, they are not in contrast, in fact our production, being handcrafted, is also of design, and are handmade products Mechini Via Del Roseto 56 (Località Vallina) - 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (Fi) Ph. +39 055 671458 - info@mechini.com www.mechini.com
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