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From Giovanni's Lathe to International Acclaim
The story of Fantini is, above all, the story of a place: Pella, on Lake Orta — a manufacturing district that has worked metals with artisanal mastery for generations. Giovanni Fantini — who as a young man dreamed of becoming a pilot before the war shattered those dreams — brought to the company a determination forged by experience. Together with his brother Ersilio, he built from nothing a workshop that combined manual skill, technology, and aesthetic research: a formula that still defines the brand's DNA today. The theme of water — so present in the life of Pella and in the landscape of the lake — is never merely a commercial pretext: it is a philosophy. Every Fantini tap is born from the awareness that "bringing water into homes renews every day a small but extraordinary magic." It is from these deep roots that products capable of becoming works of authorship are born.
Aboutwater, the Compasso d'Oro, and Vincent van Duysen
Fantini's international stature is measured by its collaborations and accolades. The Aboutwater project — born from the strategic partnership with Boffi, two undisputed leaders in their respective markets — brings together a selection of ultra-high-end tapware designed by the world's most renowned designers. In 2020, the AK/25 series, designed by Korean architect and designer Paik Sun Kim for Aboutwater Boffi-Fantini, won the XXVI ADI Compasso d'Oro Prize — the oldest and most authoritative design award in the world. Belgian architect Vincent van Duysen is behind some of the most celebrated collections in the catalogue: Icona Classic, Icona Deco, and the most recent Flora — each bearing his unmistakable hallmark of measured balance, innovation, and refined proportions.
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The Collections: High-End Tapware and Showers
The Fantini catalogue covers every room and every function, with collections distinguished by their construction quality, breadth of finishes, and bespoke customisation options:
- Basin mixers: single-lever and two-handle, surface-mounted and concealed; among the most iconic series: Venezia, Mint, and Fontane Bianche
- Bath and bidet tapware: wall-mounted and built-in bath groups, flow-regulated spouts, designed to pair with the shower series for a fully coherent bathroom environment
- Showers and shower heads: ceiling-mounted rain heads, shower columns, handshowers, and thermostatic controls — integrated design solutions for spa-level shower experiences
- Aboutwater Boffi-Fantini Collection: the partnership with Boffi that unites the signatures of international designers in an ultra-high-end selection; includes the AK/25 series, winner of the ADI Compasso d'Oro 2020
- Icona Classic / Icona Deco / Flora: the three collections signed by Vincent van Duysen, defined by a classic-contemporary balance
- Kitchen tapware: single-lever and high-spout sink mixers, including the Cafè series designed by Davide Mercatali — with finishes that coordinate with the rest of the kitchen for a coherent design
- Bathroom accessories: towel rails, towel bars, dispensers, shelves, and hooks coordinated with the main series — completing the design language of every environment
FAQ – Fantini: Your Questions, Our Answers
Who founded Fantini and when was the brand established?
Fantini was founded in 1947 in Pella, on the shores of Lake Orta (Piedmont), by brothers Giovanni and Ersilio Fantini. Giovanni returned to Italy, acquired a lathe, and began working metals — eventually founding the company together with his brother. Fantini remains to this day an independent family business and one of the world's leading exporters of high-end Made in Italy tapware.
What is Aboutwater and what is its connection to Boffi?
Aboutwater is the collection born from the strategic partnership between Fantini and Boffi — two leading brands in their respective Italian design markets. The line brings together a refined selection of ultra-high-end tapware, designed by the world's most renowned designers for clients who demand a bathroom of uncompromising design. The project represents one of the most successful brand collaborations in Italian luxury, culminating in 2020 with the ADI Compasso d'Oro Prize awarded to the AK/25 series.
Has Fantini won the Compasso d'Oro? With which product?
Yes — in 2020, the AK/25 series — designed by Korean architect and designer Paik Sun Kim for the Aboutwater Boffi-Fantini collection — won the XXVI ADI Compasso d'Oro Prize, the oldest and most authoritative design award in the world. The international jury recognised the project "for its solid structure — a rigorous, elegant and unexpected design, the fruit of a constructive dialogue between two Italian companies and an Eastern designer." Paik Sun Kim passed away prematurely: the award is also a tribute to his remarkable design sensibility.
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