Behind the Scenes: Pulp’s Italian Shopping Trip

Pulp Design Studios is known for creating unique and one-of-a-kind looks for our clients’ homes. To deliver those fabulous designs, we scour trade shows, galleries, and secret sources around the world to find amazing pieces and ideas that will really make interiors stand out. Here’s a look behind the scenes at a shopping trip we took to Mercanteinfiera Parma, an Italian show featuring vintage furnishings and original art. Can you guess which pieces we brought back with us?

Pulp’s cofounders Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry were given VIP access to the oldest and largest fair in Europe. So they were among the first “in the trade” to shop the stunning furniture and accessories on display at Mercanteinfiera Parma.

Vintage furniture, antiques, midcentury modern finds, art, accessories, glass and more were displayed by over 1,000 vendors. These are non-production items that are almost all one of a kind! That’s definitely going to set our clients’ homes apart with bold and unique looks.

Carolina and Beth not only pride themselves on finding the perfect pieces for each client, they also find so much inspiration at these trade shows. New ideas, materials, and vintage designs combine for fabulous looks that perfectly mix antique and modern styles.

Some of these photos definitely showcase items that Pulp brought back for their clients – can you guess which ones? And with some items and displays, we found amazing inspiration that we’ll definitely use for our interior projects.

Pulp’s team also are experts at curating original art for our clients, and we found absolutely stunning works in Parma. Italy is also known for its glass artisans, so we scoped out some amazing pieces from Murano, too.

Being in Italy was also an incredible experience. Parma is a UNESCO recognized City of Gastronomy that was established over 1,000 years ago. This beautiful city was full of art and architecture that offered endless inspiration for the Pulp team.