Billiani 1911 furniture dealer

The Billiani company has a history dating back to the beginning of the last century. It was founded in 1911 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, an area better known as the "chair district". This corner of Italy is rich in tradition and history with a strong specialization wood processing and its derivatives. Billiani, in particular, has been able to stand out for its craftsmanship in the production of wooden chairs, combining tradition and innovation to create unique, elegant pieces of furniture.

Billiani has a deep and highly meaningful bond with the territory. The company has always maintained local production because they are determined to preserve the high quality standards that the region is known for. This approach not only guarantees high product quality, but also helps to perpetuate the know-how of the district and further enrich its cultural and artisan heritage.

Since the end of the last century, Billiani has embarked on a path of evolution and growth, embracing the world of design and collaborating with some of the most renowned names in the industry. These collaborations have led to innovative creations that have received widespread national and international acclaim. The company has thus consolidated its presence in the foreign market, becoming a reference point for important contract furniture projects and using its talent and production to create public spaces, offices and prestigious hotels around the world.

Billiani's growth was confirmed by their participation in several industry events and the addition of some of their most iconic pieces to the collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, such as the MoMA in New York and the Triennale in Milan. These awards testify to the artistic and functional value of Billiani creations, which manage to combine aesthetics and practicality in perfect balance.

In 2019, Cristina Celestino became the company’s artistic director, and she brought new creative ideas to the brand. Under her leadership, Billiani developed a more sophisticated style, while maintaining wood as the undisputed main production material. Her vision has helped renew the company’s image, while expanding the catalogue with modern, refined design solutions that can be used in a range of different contexts.

Today, Billiani boasts a rich and varied catalogue, offering a wide range of solutions for the furnishing of public structures and contract spaces. Office chairs are the company’s main product, styled with a combination of simplicity and understated elegance that furnishes meeting rooms and offices worldwide with distinction. Billiani creations stand out for their functional and versatile essential design, which adapts perfectly to the needs of the most discerning customers.

Among the most iconic Billiani models, we find the Foglia chair, designed by Marco Ferreri. This chair is considered revolutionary for its innovative construction system, which involves the use of a thin wooden shell measuring only one and a half millimetres thick. The continuous fluid lines of the Foglia chair give it an extremely light and refined design, despite the use of solid wood. This masterpiece of engineering and design perfectly sums up Billiani’s philosophy: a synthesis of artisan tradition and advanced technological innovation.

With almost a century of history behind it, Billiani continues to look ahead as it continues to innovate and diversify its offer. Dedication to quality, passion for design, and respect for local traditions remain the pillars on which the company is founded. Billiani is ready to face the challenges of the future, bringing with it the richness of its past and the promise of design that is always in step with the times.

In conclusion, Billiani is not just a furniture company. It is an authentic ambassador of Italian design in the world, capable of transforming rooms with timeless elegance and functionality.

Bredaquaranta is proud to be a Billiani retailer through its showrooms in Milan and Sesto San Giovanni. Here, in spacious and welcoming environments, clients can design their ideal space with the support of renowned designers and architects. Bredaquaranta's experience ensures that every furnishing project is transformed into a unique, concrete furnishing scheme, perfectly in line with customers' expectations and wishes.