Vintage Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili from Spinzi and a
custom banquette, layered with textiles from Studio Ford and
Metaphores, encircle an heirloom game table. Michelangelo
Pistoletto artwork, entitled Persona che guarda lontano, 1962-
99 courtesy of Lia Rumma Gallery, sourced by Parks Art
Advisory, compliments the Lake view.
1950's ceramic glazed vase, hand-painted by Fausta Bagatti,
rests below vintage brass uplights from Como Seconda Vita
Vintage.
Villa Polli, which grips the mountainside shores of Lake Como and is steeped in nostalgia, has been in the family for over 75 years, providing a country escape for four generations. When the property was recently passed down to our longtime New York client and her Europe-based brother, we were thrilled to be tasked with reimagining their family home. It didn’t take any convincing to get us on board. The compound has postcard views, lush landscaping (complete with a waterfall), and great bones. Still, after many years of incongruous renovations, it was time to peel back the layers and breathe new life into the property. Our team jumped in to create a home deeply inspired by the past, but firmly rooted in the present. We researched the Villa's history and the original details, studied the vast collection of art and antique furniture, and worked with local artisans to inject a touch of whimsy appropriate for a young family. Partnering with local architect Riccardo Sandias, Parks Art Advisory, and Petazzi Costruzioni, the project was executed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Villa Polli is now ready for the next generations to gather for years to come.
The famliy heirloom tapestry hangs behind an Art Deco
chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1935.
Vintage canvas Afra & Tobia Scarpa dining chairs for Molteni
from Spinzi flank an Artemest dining table.
A collection of family photos from Villa Polli rest
in an heirloom frame.
An Ettore Spalletti painting entitled Senza Titolo (azzurro), 2019
courtesy of Lia Rumma Gallery, sourced by Parks Art Advisory
hangs between blush 1950's Murano sconces sourced from
1stDibs. A Nazar rug from Atelier de Fevrier sits below a
Hamani Vase by Eglė Šimkus. Textiles from Liberty of London.
A Spring sunset on the shores of Lake Como
with the crescent moon glowing overhead.
The kitchen is reimagined with an alasbaster
pink, vintage Murano Glass tiered chandelier
and hardware by Dauby.
A vintage Murano amber vase by Arredovintage Milano from
Spinzi rests on a family heirloom table. The walls painted
in Skimming Stone by Farrow and Ball.
A Sam Falls glazed ceramic art piece entitled Runyon (1),
2025, Courtesy of 303 Gallery, sourced by Parks Art Advisory,
hangs over a custom bed from Artemest. The bed textile is
from Studio Ford.
A painting entitled Untitled Space-Aid 2025 by Frank Frances
and a vintage rattan wicker 'Karlskrona' lounge chair by Karl
Malmvell for Ikea, limited edition 1998 sourced from Como
Seconda Vintage.
The reimagined staircase arches over a 1960's Light
Crème Shearling Chair, sourced from 1stDibs.
The antique runner is a family heirloom.
Untitled Space-Aid 2025 by Frank Frances (pictured left) hangs
across from Portrait, 1999 by Hendrick Krawen (pictured right),
courtesy of Lia Rumma Gallery, sourced by Parks Art Advisory.
The Infinity Line rug is from Tapistellar and
the textiles from Studio Ford and Dedar.
A headboard in Be Bop A Lula fabric from Dedar sits below
a Sam Falls ceramic artwork, courtesy of 303 Gallery, sourced
by Parks Art Advisory, and Vera Sconce by In Common With.
A large blown Murano glass and brass wall light by
Hillebrand, sourced from 1stDibs, hangs next to the
Villa's original arched windows.
A pair of brass opaline sconces by Muselli Officineluce
and a Safron Caftan dress by Lisa Corti. Portrait, 1999
by Hendrick Krawen (pictured right), courtesy of Lia Rumma
Gallery, sourced by Parks Art Advisory, hangs on the back wall.
The view of the Spa Pavillion carved out of the rocky hillside.
The play room with games and rattan house from Zara home,
an antique child's chair, and Matin Table Lamp from DWR.
Architect of Record / Partner: Riccardo Sandia (RSA + Partners)
General Contractor: Petazzi Construction - Company Project Manager: Giulio Melga - Site Manager: Gianluca Dell’Avo
Art Consultant: Parks Art Advisory
Art Credits
Lia Rumma Gallery sourced by Parks Art Advisory
Vanessa Beecroft, Flavia teste rosso, 2012, Red France marble, 178.5x34x21 cm
Hendrick Krawen, Portrait, 1999, oil on canvas, 115x200 cm
Hendrick Krawen, Smoked stucco/blind date Vers.II, 2008, oil on canvas, 100x200 cm (not framed), 105x206x4 (framed)
Michelangelo Pistoletto, Persona che guarda lontano, 1962- 99, Silkscreen printed in six colors on Thermodet Mirror Plate, 66x50 cm, Edition of 100
Thomas Ruff, Cassini 27, 2009, C-Print, 108.5x108.5 cm (framed), Edition of 6
Thomas Ruff, neg◊dan_02, 2016, C-Print, 70.5x60.5x2.5 cm (framed), Edition of 8
Thomas Ruff, neg◊var_05, 2016, C-Print, 29.4x22.4 cm (unframed), 70.5x60.5x2.5 cm (framed), Edition of 8
Ettore Spalletti, Senza Titolo (azzurro), 2019, color impasto on board, with embossed frame on four sides, gold leaf, 100x100x4 cm
Gian Maria Tosatti, 4 Ritorno a casa - vasche #01, 2015, C-Print on dibond, drawing, 104x154x6.5 cm
303 Gallery sourced by Parks Art Advisory
Sam Falls, Runyon (1), 2025, Glazed Ceramic, 40x60 in
Edwynn Houk Gallery sourced by Parks Art Advisory
Abelardo Morell, Tent-Camera Image on Ground: View of Florence from Giardino Bardini, Italy, 2017, Archival Pigment Print, 45x60 in, Edition of 10 + 2 APs
Frank Francis
Untitled Space-Aid 2025
Untitled Space-Aid 2025
Studio DB Team: Britt Zunino, Damian Zunino, Lauren Passaro, Ryan Wilson, Jada Nolan, Victor Badami II, Lisa Finkenstaedt, Nicole Neil, Nick Stahl
