The Return of the Voice: Restoration of a 1920s Viva-Tonal Grafonola No. 100
In the world of vintage collecting, few objects evoke the charm of the Roaring Twenties like the portable gramophone.Recently, at our Giakke & Mikke workshop in Calcinaia (Florence), we completed two conservative and functional restoration projects on these iconic...
Why Choose Custom Furniture – GiakkEMikke
There’s a fine line between an ordinary piece of furniture and one that truly speaks to you. That line is defined by the time spent not only assembling, but engraving, planing, and refining every single curve. It’s the difference between mass production and an object...
**Translation in English:** *Restyling of a late 19th-century chest of drawers*
This late 19th-century chest of drawers presented several structural and finishing problems: one missing leg, detached veneer in several areas, and a marble top that was cracked or stained.It was a well-built piece of furniture, but not particularly valuable, so a...
Industrial Sofa: Handcrafted Italian Elegance for Your Spaces
In modern furniture design, finding the perfect balance between functionality, durability, and style is a constant challenge. The industrial outdoor sofa emerges as the ideal solution for those who want to combine contemporary aesthetics with the strength required to...
**The Journey of a Piece of Furniture: Restored by Giakkemikke**
Here at Giakkemikke, in Via Grevigiana 23A, Calcinaia (FI), every piece of furniture that arrives has a story. We are proud to bring these unique items back to life—just like the piece you see in the photos. How It Arrived: A Piece Marked by Time When this piece came...
We are Giacomo (Giakke) and Michele (Mikke) two brothers who like to research and rediscover ancient objects, restore them and give them a new life. The result is always unique and original, a synthesis of the creativity of two people who, having grown up together, found themselves sharing the passion for well done things. Whether it is furniture or a good wine, the important thing is to take care of the details.
