Cabana Magazine is a biannual publication celebrating exquisite Italian interior design that was founded by Martina Mondadori Sartogo in 2014, and has now developed its own homeware line. Sartorgo’s appreciation for the stories behind living spaces was kindled by her father, publisher and collector Leonardo Mondadori, who favoured Impressionist drawings and ancient Roman mosaics, and who supported her growing interest with extensive travel throughout her childhood.

This globe-trotting narrative translates into the collection’s Italian-crafted dining linens, hand-blown Murano glassware and statement ceramics in rich and vibrant hues; pieces that are designed to be displayed and loved throughout a lifetime.

Cabana has collaborated with Matches to create a collection bringing a rainbow of fun to the table. The striking new pieces mix color and pattern creating elegant, bold looks. “Never follow obvious matching rules. Mix colors, patterns, old and new. Flowers should feel loose, never manicured. I prefer lots of small bouquets rather than one big central one,” Sartogo says. “And always start with the tablecloth to build your ‘look’. Then start layering and mixing. After all, one says ‘dress your table’ for a reason!”

The plates are hand-painted in Italy, the glasses blown in Murano, and the linen are inspired by the pattern of vestments from Renaissance Venice. The collection is colorful, vibrant, and unexpected in keeping with the movement to brightness in interior design. Here are some of our favorites, and the full collection is available to buy HERE.

Rinascimento large floral vase 
This cream vase is accented with Cabana Magazine’s signature Rinascimento floral pattern, which takes inspiration from traditional Tuscan pottery. Hand crafted in Florence, Italy from ceramic, and finished with the classic illustration in yellow, blue and brown hues, its craftsmanship and artistry are magnificent. Complement it with a colourful bouquet to welcome visitors to your home.

Thorn small floral plate
Bold patterns are a key theme in Cabana’s homeware collection. Crafted in Italy from porcelain, This white thorn plate is hand-painted with a red thorn and embellished with green stripes. Add a sprightly flourish to alfresco dining occasions.

Galeano Oil and Vinegar Set
This elegant-yet-playful oil and vinegar set is made from fine quality glass and is hand-blown in Portugal, a country with a rich history of glass manufacture that reaches back to the 18th century.

Set of six Penatelle water glasses are a modern interpretation of a longstanding history of Italian glassware heritage. They’re defined with a swirling pattern in orange, green and yellow and finished with silver-hued glazing for an elegant result. Let them bring retro-tinted charm into a dining room display.

Set of two splatter-print plates and Raffia placemat. The plates are crafted in Italy with a burgundy splatter pattern reminiscent of the surface of speckled eggs, ensuring each is one of a kind.

It’s all in the details. Let Cabana’s Floral wooden tray white tray bring tasteful flair to alfresco dining settings. It’s crafted in Italy from wood and is hand-painted with an intricate floral design in red, yellow and black.

— by Willa O’Connor