Andrea Simonutti is an established upholsterer with 30 years experience covering both modern and traditional furniture. As the founder of Urban Upholstery, Andrea seeks to create a more responsible, interesting and aesthetically pleasing environment. "I see upholstery as an art that allows me to interpret the potential in every day life" says Andrea "and I wanted to create a new line of furniture that improves people lives and their relationship with the environment". Previously, Andrea has worked for various successful companies, with clients including the Gianni Versace Group, London University, Harrods and antique dealers and designers. Andrea's work has been exhibited at the Triennale Milano and Fiera del mobile in Milan. Patrizia Sottile is a designer, architect and artist. In 1998 Patrizia graduated with a honours Degree in Architecture and Design at University "Degli Studi Mediterranea di Architettura". In 1999 she graduated from St Martin College with an MA in Scenography. Since 2001 she has been working as freelance artist exploring diverse media. In 2005 she started to collaborate with Andrea Simonutti to develop the design and style of Urban Upholstery as the primary company that engaged in recycling furniture. I have always recycled furniture to decorate my houses" says Patrizia "because I am passionate about old features and objects, reading their memories and transforming them. As designer I approach furniture like miniature architectures, able to create space and to identify with the person that owns themâ€.
