Valerio Sommella
Working with Acerka gave Valerio Sommella the opportunity to explore new materials, new technologies, and a clear design language built from simple, repeated forms that create timeless furniture.
The evolution
From early experimentation to a clear and recognizable design language, Valerio Sommella’s work has developed through material research, international experience, and a lasting interest in objects that feel both new and familiar.
1980
ROOTED IN ITALIAN DESIGN
Born in Tuscany and raised in Milan, Valerio Sommella develops an early connection to Italy’s culture of design, craftsmanship, and industry.
2004
DESIGN EDUCATION
Sommella graduates from Politecnico di Milano, where he builds a foundation in industrial design, product development, and the relationship between form and function.
2004-2008
AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Professional experience between Milan and Amsterdam expands his approach, bringing together Italian refinement, creative experimentation, and an international view of contemporary design.
2009
AN INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Valerio Sommella establishes his Milan studio, beginning a body of work spanning furniture, lighting, accessories, and everyday objects.
PRESENT
A LANGUAGE OF FAMILIARITY
Today, his work is defined by simple repeated forms, material exploration, and a belief that innovation should retain a connection to memory and everyday life.
In Conversation with Valerio Sommella
On creating a collection through simple repeated forms, material exploration, and objects that feel both innovative and immediately familiar.
I strive to create products that, while offering innovation in form and language, always retain a sense of familiarity and an immediate connection with the people who use them.Valerio Sommella
MATERIALS AS A DESIGN LANGUAGE
Rather than beginning with form alone, Valerio Sommella approaches each project through the possibilities offered by material. Working with natural stone, solid oak, and contemporary production techniques, he explores how simple elements can be repeated, refined, and brought together into one coherent design language. For Sommella, materials are not decorative finishes—they are essential components that shape the identity, character, and familiarity of every object.
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