Story 5.
Antonio De Simone
Welcome to the fifth episode of Italian Vibes, Nexion’s exciting journey to unveil the secrets held by Italian Botteghe.
“In 1830, my ancestor Antonino opened his own place. Since then, the firstborn in our family has inherited both the grandfather’s name and the craft”. With these words, Gioia De Simone takes us inside Antonino De Simone Bottega, located in Torre del Greco, a charming seaside town near Naples, renowned for its centuries-old red coral craftsmanship, the finest Mediterranean coral species.
“Since Roman times”, Gioia continues, “red coral has been traded between Italy and India, along a fascinating route that can be seen as a silk and spice route travelled in reverse”.
We deeply value connections: between cultures, crafts and traditions.
Just like at Antonino De Simone Bottega, where artisanal refinement combines with precision machinery, at Nexion the meeting of two great cultures is mirrored by that of craftsmanship and industry.
Thanks to this philosophy, we uphold the very essence of the most exclusive Italian Botteghe, bringing handmade quality to advanced production and creating outstanding design surfaces.
“Machines help with precision, but every single step still relies on the hands and eyes of the artisan. Even today, his skill and judgement remain absolutely essential.”
Italian style thrives on constant exchange and mutual enrichment.
Italian style thrives on constant exchange and mutual enrichment.
