Furniture can do more than fill a space. They can transform it.
UNICA creates art design furniture where symbolism, beauty and Italian craftsmanship transform precious materials into sculptural souls for contemporary interiors.
More than furnishings, they are artistic creations designed to evoke emotion and harmonize the space.
UNICA was born from a vision. To bring art, matter, energy and beauty into the spaces of everyday life.
We believe objects are never neutral. That every material holds memory. That every symbol carries meaning.
Art is not decoration. It is the soul of furniture, the most intimate essence of every UNICA creation.
We do not simply create furniture, but artistic souls capable of dialoguing with space and bringing beauty back into contemporary interiors.
Vanessa
Stella
Architect and interior designer, Vanessa Stella explores the relationship between space, matter and energy.
After graduating from the University of Florence in Preservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage, she specialized in bio-architecture and Feng Shui. Her professional journey has shaped a unique design philosophy that seamlessly integrates architecture, art, and spiritual exploration.
Her creations go beyond functional design, becoming artistic furniture capable of evoking beauty, harmony, and emotion in spaces and in those who experience them.
Origins and Growth
The UNICA project was born in 2014 within Tecnotelai, a historic company in Emilia specializing in glass and metal craftsmanship. The first experiments applied artistic graphics and decorative surfaces to furniture for executive offices and meeting rooms.
This research has given birth to a new language, where functionality, art, and design blend harmoniously, creating sculptural furnishings that transform any space into pure beauty.
The UNICA project is born within Tecnotelai: artistic graphics and decorative surfaces for executive offices and meeting rooms.
Custom artistic surfaces appear in companies, showrooms, prestigious stores, restaurants, hotels, spas and private residences.
In July 2024, UNICA becomes an independent entity: UNICA Srl.
Led by
- Vanessa Stella Architect and Founder
- Lisa Turchi Architect
- Gianfranco Parretti Surveyor
Today, UNICA develops art design collections and bespoke projects for international clients, bringing art, beauty, and energy to contemporary interiors and high-end hospitality environments.
Furnishings are never neutral
They shape the atmosphere of a space and the way we experience it.
Through material, symbolism, and light, each creation is designed to harmonize the space and elevate the energy of interiors.
In this way, furnishings become elements of balance, capable of bringing beauty back into contemporary spaces.
Art
The creative gesture that transforms furniture into an artistic expression.
Beauty
The pursuit of aesthetic perfection in every detail, from precious materials to form.
Energy
Creations designed to harmonize the space and influence its atmosphere, evoking emotions and positive sensations.
UNICA has chosen glass as the undisputed protagonist of all its creations: a material carrying history, light, and purity, making each piece an expression of beauty and harmony. The crafting of glass and other precious materials — metals, gold leaf, crystals, and natural stones — highlights local artisanal skills and the traditions of our region.
Materials that become narrative surfaces, filled with light and color.
Precious materials, sustainable responsibility
Glass is the protagonist of UNICA creations not only for its beauty and purity but also for its extraordinary sustainability.
Considered a permanent material, glass can be re-melted infinitely without losing its quality, returning to its original state thanks to heat. This principle allows UNICA to adopt a model of infinite circularity, minimizing waste and environmental impact.
Our materials — glass, metals, crystals, and natural stones — are 100% recyclable and every craft process supports local artisans and regional traditions, combining aesthetics, innovation, and environmental respect.
Concrete benefits of glass circularity
- Energy savings every 10% of recycled glass reduces melting energy by about 2.5–3%
- CO₂ reduction lower energy consumption means fewer greenhouse gases
- Territory recycling glass reduces the need to extract sand and minerals
Recyclable materials: glass, metals, crystals and natural stones.
Glass can be re-melted infinitely, always returning to its original state.
Up to 3% melting energy saved for every 10% of recycled glass.
UNICA embodies art, beauty, and energy responsibly, using materials that tell stories while respecting the planet.
The Trilli Effect
The Trilli Effect is the artistic signature of UNICA.
Luminous powders, gold leaf, golden textures, crystals and layered materials create surfaces that capture and reflect light, generating beauty and visual depth.
Light glides across the materials, animating the furniture with reflections and vibrations, bringing energy, movement and beauty into contemporary interiors.
The UNICA Universe
UNICA creations live in refined interiors around the world.
- Luxury hotels
- Gourmet restaurants
- Exclusive spas
- Private residences
- Corporate & commercial spaces
- Showrooms & prestigious boutiques
Each project is designed in harmony with the identity and personality of the space, transforming interiors into places where beauty and harmony come to life.
UNICA for its territory, UNICA for the environment
Every UNICA creation is born in the heart of Emilia, one of Europe’s leading districts for glass and metal craftsmanship.
Here, industrial knowledge meets artisanal mastery, transforming traditional techniques into contemporary art design expressions that bring beauty, harmony and energy to interiors.
UNICA celebrates the excellence of Made in Italy, bringing Italian craftsmanship, quality and design to the world, while promoting a conscious and responsible approach to production, selecting durable materials and collaborating with local artisans to reduce environmental impact.
Art, beauty and energy
UNICA develops art design collections and bespoke projects for contemporary interiors and high-end hospitality. It creates environments where each piece comes to life and harmonizes the space, bringing art, beauty, and energy.