Our artists express with their hands what they feel to enrich not only your interior but your life. Inspiring designers, dedicated artists, passionate craftsmen, and small family workshops invested years of training and experience to become specialists in their field of art to offer you handcrafted masterpieces from every part of the World.

Pedro is from Lisbon. His wood yard, is a treasure trove of stunning woods. His workshop was established in 2004 with the intention of designing and creating high end furniture of unmatched quality He uses carefully selected woods to compliment his designs and every piece is assembled by hand, using only traditional joints that have stood the test of time. “Making an impact without having an impact”. Pedro’s goal is to be recognized as a skilled craftsman and talented furniture designer. He wants his products to be proudly passed down through the generations, and for his hands to be trusted to capture the timeless and unique character of wood. Pedro also loves the art of woodcarving. Recycling old pieces of wood into a beautiful object is his specialty.

 The extraordinary skill of blowing glass and working it into beautiful objects constitutes one of the most precious art forms of our artistic tradition.
Since 1800 in the glass-making ovens of Tomeu’s family and through successive generations, the artisans and master glassmakers have been at work, the air of their lungs and the agility of their hands create the pieces whose shapes, transparencies and reflections still today seduce us. Each piece is unique, so none is identical to the other. Any bubble irregularity or asymmetry are the characteristics of hand-blown glass and give these works of art their particular charm.

 Shanti is a young man living on the Indonesian island of Sumatra renowned for sumptuous handmade crafts. He learned the art of weaving as a small boy spending countless hours alongside his father and absorbing the skills and manual dexterity needed to become a master basket weaver. Now his skill is so admired he is able to employ and pass his skills to seven local artisans in a small workshop he runs from home near Jambi in the Barisian Mountains. They only use locally sourced eco friendly bamboo, rattan, reeds and palm leaf ribs before beginning the painstaking and demanding process. Sometimes it takes hours to finish a single basket but it’s certainly worth the time and effort. Every basket is a unique piece of art and subtle variations in style show the skill of its creator. With help from Only Summer, these artisans will be able to reach the global market, thereby helping the sales of handmade products and improving the livelihoods of the artisans and their families.

 Throughout the Spanish region of Murcia little remains of the tradition crafts that once flourished here, such as the ancient skill of working with esparto grass native to Spain and used to produce fabulous carpets and mats. Over a century ago it gave work to hundreds of people but sadly no longer. However Only Summer has found a small workshop in Blanca, in the heart of the Ricote Valley. It’s one of the last strongholds of esparto grass carpets throughout Spain. Here with the help of her son Jose, Antonia works tirelessly and refuses to let the traditions and skills die and be forgotten. To save the struggling business they decided to focus only on handmade esparto, corn husk and sisal carpets. They use a complex process of crushed and sulfurized esparto grass that gives a unique and special charm. Antonia and Jose have brought creativity and good taste to their own and traditional designs with a rich use of colour: pinks, blues, turquoises and yellows, that give a vibrancy to traditional carpets.Antonia’s son José says that "the range of colors is very varied,18 shades, and the same design, depending on the combination of colors, sizes, shapes, etc., makes infinite creations possible". The result is carpets of cheerful colours, rich in history, but with new ideas.

 In Senegal, basket weaving is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s a way for women in rural villages to generate a little extra income for their children and family. Lamina is one of the many women creating these beautiful baskets by hand. Sometimes it takes her days to finish a complex design, but she always works with her all her heart and lots of joy. Beside Lamina there are many other artisans creating small and colorful chairs, footstools and the traditional basket for carrying fish called a creel. Since the day we had our idea for Only Summer, we have been inspired by these skillful artisans, both men and women. Seeing them at the market, weaving away with their children beside them underneath a baobab, there is a unique sense of community in their dedication and joy. With their work we want to bring color and individuality into contemporary houses and allowing our artisans to provide their families with food, shelter, education and healthcare – leading to a better life. Most importantly, we want to grow the network of artisans we work with and provide more job opportunities for people in the rural areas of Senegal.

 Giovannis masterpieces are made in Umbria, the very heart of Italy. What started as a hobby 20 years ago, has become Giovannis life, sumptuous hand made furniture. Giovanni started alone but has now 5 people working with him. Everybody in his team loves the craftwork involved just like him. The ”Giovanni brothers” design stunning furniture with years of knowledge merged from different minds. They combine their skills with passion, evolving and transforming according to the modern standards and tastes. The woods they use are lime, cherry, ash, walnut and oak, and all are assembled using cold cast brass fittings. Buying from Giovanni, gives you more than a little Italia in your house.

Located in Morocco, Mohamed works with talented artisans with a mission of protecting Moroccan culture, traditions and techniques, and hopefully improving the quality of the artisans’ lives. Mohamed’s story began in Marrakesh with two good friends. One a former architect, the other a former home decorator. Their goal has always been to create high quality handmade goods for the home, that are ethically made from natural materials and to share those traditions nationally and globally. He works hard to preserve traditions that have been passed down through generations and that are facing competition in today’s environment. He works mainly with metal and creates beautiful typical Moroccan lamps in all colors, but he also is very skilled in working with wood and other materials.

 Hwan with her brothers and sisters help produce the famous South Korean paper lamps in the backyard of their house. Her family have been running this business for several generations and mainly produce for foreigners. All lamps are handmade from recycled paper with great attention to detail, colour and shape. None of the products is the same, because each material is processed differently. She works tirelessly to satisfy her customers. Only Summer are proud to be able to include such an exceptional craftsman in its portfolio.

“My work is my life”

 The brothers who now the run the business their parents started 20 years ago treat each sofa as an individual and make them to the highest standards - combining comfort, style and longevity. Wilmers team of skilled craftsmen make each sofa by hand and to order, in their factory in Sweden. They need at least one week for the production of each couch. Wilmer can offer a wide range of designs, sizes and finishes with the ability to cater for customers’ specific needs. As part of his commitment to being environmentally friendly, Wilmer only uses sources of solid hardwood which have been managed in Europe for the sofa frames. This means that the wood has not contributed towards deforestation. Its leather and fabrics are also ethically impeccable and are chosen for their style and practicality.

The waters surrounding the over 17,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago have produced an abundance of stunning shells of all colours, shapes and sizes.
Transforming the commonplace into the extraordinary is an art in itself and Luh has been doing exactly that all her life. Since as long as she can remember she’s been making everyday objects as well as wind chimes and fabulous jewellery. She draws inspiration and can see something we don’t notice in the textures, colour and sometimes sensual shapes of what to her is the commonplace. Shells that wash up the beach as the tide rolls in.

Only Summer is proud to be associated with such a talented woman.

Miranda is the one behind the Brand Anuré.
She is a Graphic designer by profession, and craftswoman for as long as she can remember. As a girl she would accompany her Father in her workshop and help her mother with her crafts. at Her Home everything was handmade.Her mother was the one who, with infinite patience, taught Her how to weave.she then studied Design, where she learned a lot about art, and about how She could shape and How colors communicate. After working in different companies, She understood that what She enjoyed the most was creating objects with Her own hands. uniting everything She Had learned since She was a child, Her Brand Anuré, this beautiful undertaking, emerged.

Only Summer is proud to be associated with such a talented woman.

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