Casa A Reframes a Historic Palazzo With Lush, Contemporary Comfort
Casa A is an apartment by Pierattelli Architetture in Florence, Italy, set inside the nineteenth‑century Palazzo Stefanelli. Within this storied envelope, the studio completes a full interior restyling that honors historic craft while asserting a clear contemporary voice. The result is a luminous home arranged around a sociable living room, with refined finishes, calibrated color, and a measured collection of Italian furnishings guiding the mood and daily rhythm.
Light washes across frescoed ceilings as parquet warms underfoot. The apartment spans 130 sq m (1,399 sq ft): a compact plan with generous volume and an easy flow between rooms.
Set within a nineteenth‑century palazzo in Florence, the apartment is redesigned by Pierattelli Architetture with an interior palette that threads past and present. Every room draws color and tone from the preserved ceilings, while contemporary furniture, lighting, and cabinetry sharpen the daily experience.
Living Room Ensemble
The main living area anchors the home with a marble dining table by Cappellini and Saarinen Executive Chairs from Knoll. A rust‑velvet Marenco sofa by Arflex sits at center, its depth balanced by Lema’s Miki armchairs and a CC Tapis rug that dials up color without crowding the frescoes. Natural light catches the plaster edges and wood grain, drawing the eye across thresholds. Illumination is layered, with Nuvola pendants by Baxter over the dining zone and Tooy sconces cueing conversation.
Kitchen in Rose
The kitchen, designed by the studio and crafted by Elmar, lands a precise tonal hit. Lacquered in a metallic rose, the cabinetry plays against neutral walls and the parquet’s warm register, keeping the room crisp yet convivial. Hardware is quiet so the color carries the composition. Sightlines remain open to the living area, allowing light and daily activity to circulate.
Bedroom and Stair
In the bedroom, deep blue velvet wraps Cassina’s Biombo bed, grounding the palette beneath the decorative ceiling. A walnut chest and sideboard, both designed by the studio, add depth and storage. The room’s defining move is a wood stair that disappears into the wall — treads read as floating, then swing out on a concealed mechanism to access a mezzanine studio. When closed, the wall reads clean, and the furnishings remain the focus.
Nursery Touches
The nursery leans gentle and graphic, with a floral wallpaper framing a wood crib and a small leather armchair. A MOON table by Bonaldo sets a low, playful note, while a child‑scaled bookcase lines up along the wall for reach and routine. Light stays soft here, and the parquet keeps warmth underfoot.
Heritage, Kept Current
Throughout, the historic envelope holds steady, its frescoed ceilings and original geometries guiding proportion and color. Contemporary systems and fittings sit quietly so material and craft can lead the eye. The palette does the bridging work, tying old and new through tone, texture, and a measured shine.
Late afternoon light catches the ceiling borders and the lacquer’s glint. Rooms feel poised for use, not display. In this setting, heritage reads present tense, carried by furniture, light, and touch.
Photography by Iuri Niccolai
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