Giovanni Barbieri

In short, I am probably one of the most remarkable Artisans & Designers of Natural Stone Tiles expanding just recently my abilities also in the creation of Porcelain and handmade Ceramic Tiles, where I have already received important Awards. I am the Inventor and still the only manufacturer in the world of the renowned Barbieri Surface, which perfectly represents the antique and time worn effect on Natural Stone Tiles, available in any size. At beginning of 2008, I discovered, invented, designed and established the production of Carved Stones in India with unbeatable qualities and prices. The Ambra Collection, designed by Giovanni Barbieri, is one of the well-known and appreciated carved tiles creations by many clients; but there are also many other more carved tiles...... Now, starting 2013 the new Murano Glass Polished relief inlay with backlighting is available in any drawings, colours, materials and combinations on any sizes; it is the future concerning new generation of kitchen/ bath top, decorative wall panels on night area, furniture details, etcetera. Giovanni Barbieri began his career at the age of 14 by operating in the marble sector as a labourer. At 16 he was capable of independently completing entire floorings within his older brother’s business. In 1984 at the age of 18 Giovanni contributed a 50% share of the investment capitol and entered into a business partnership with his brother by establishing F.LLI Barbieri when the company had already begun to produce tumbled marbles for its own realizations. Subsequently, at the age of 22, Giovanni began evening classes for Interior Design and successfully completed 2 three-year-courses between 1989 and 1997. During that time he achieved outstanding results in collaboration with the architects that were teaching the classes in the building site/projects. These collaborations resulted in a strong period of progression in which Giovanni was the sole developer of the projects and the only supplier of marble tiles which derived exclusively from the Family Stone Business. He also began personally realizing and/or supervising the installations to ensure the satisfaction of the final customer. Later his Focus turned to the production process of new products; initially for the local market then expanding all the way to the United States, thanks in particular to the excellent Design understanding in Research & Development as well as the marketing of his products through American distributors. Many patents have been developed since the End of ‘90s such as decoration methods and those pertaining to industrial procedures. Without doubt the most important developments have been the surface finishing Known as “MARMO ANTICO LUCIDO” ; “FRAMENTI BORDERS COLLECTION” ; “TIMEWORN MARBLE” and the “SERIE STORICA”. The trade show booths which were explicitly designed and built between 1999 and 2002 were promptly sold to customers for their own new Showrooms. These trade show booths have become a major feature and are constantly being improved and updated in terms of quality and aesthetics In 2008 his new Creations of Products and Collections were well received, especially in the American Market but also beyond. One of the major announcements this year was when “AMBRA COLLECTION” received one of the Architecture awards 2008 through “Architectural Record” Magazine, which nominated “AMBRA Collection” among one of the 8 best construction products in the USA. AMBRA COLLECTION was exhibited at the “Triennale Design Museum” in Milan for more than one year. In 2010 Giovanni commenced his successful collaboration with Sara Baldwin (New Ravenna) developing Timeworn Mosaics, Engineered 3D Marble Tiles, handmade Tuscan Terracotta & Murano Glass polished relief inlay. This beautiful Glass Inlay Technology was selected as one of the excellent products of Made in Italy products in 2013 and was exhibited at the “Triennale Design Museum” in Milan. On the 2013, he is the winner of Best Of the Year Interior Design USA Award on Hard Surface Category with Memento Collection produced by Ceramica Vallelunga, The first Porcelain Tiles & Mosaics that are a genuine and true reproduction of the original, antique, wavy and patinated natural stone floors. Each tile shows the rounded, irregular wear pattern surface which is caused by thousands of footsteps over hundred of years. On last 6th February 2014 in London he become the Award winner as 2014 Best Interior Surface Project/Design on Housing Category with Clas Collection, the latest Carved three dimensional Natural Stone collection. The 2014 is also the year of 3 important news: following the great success of Memento Collection, Vallelunga Ceramica will introduce in a world preview at next Coverings Show in Las Vegas 3 new exciting colours and one new biggest size. The first Biography of his first 35 years " Working and Amusing with Natural Stone” will be published this year. Giovanni Barbieri has been a source of inspiration for many renowned brands and competitors which has led to the adoption and reproduction and in some cases imitation of his Inventions and Techniques. But there is still only one original innovator. Mr. Giovanni Barbieri Various awards, including the field of Contemporary Art, positioned Giovanni Barbieri among one of the rare Italian Artisans and Designers of Marble. Skillful, respectful and honorable, a true, genuine Italian artist, his creations recognized and adored throughout the world.