A unique kitchen in the heart of Chianti: the art of restoration and customization
In the heart of Chianti, in Calcinaia (FI), a kitchen comes to life that tells a story of antique materials, reclaimed pieces, and artisanal creativity. The focal point of this space is a military iron drawer unit—an original element around which all the other...
The fan coil is there. But it becomes part of the décor.
When a home is designed with great attention to detail, there is always one element that creates a small aesthetic conflict: the fan coil.Functional, necessary, but rarely harmonious. At GiakkEMikke, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, we chose not to simply...
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...
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.
