Artist and designer Emanuele Pantanella has always been drawn to the Eastern Mediterranean, traveling between the 1970s and early 2000s to Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Syria. With a curious, cosmopolitan perspective, he was deeply attentive to the world around him. He always carried a notebook in his pocket, using a fine multigraph and sepia-colored ink to sketch the forms and scenes he encountered. His passion for ancient civilizations and oriental calligraphy laid the foundation for his creations.

His work embodies simple objects with the elegance of a timeless aesthetic, merging functionality with contemporary lines. These pieces are modern interpretations of ancient objects—objets de vertu—that embrace all cultures. His guiding intuition can be summed up in one phrase: "conserve to transform.”

His works were exhibited around the world in prestigious museums like: MoMa in New York, Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France and many more. 

Today, the Emanuele Pantanella Design studio continues to captivate the public, offering a fresh perspective on Pantanella's timeless designs.