

Foundations
The roots of my strong connection to wood go back to my childhood. At the time, I watched my grandfather in his workshop transforming pieces of raw wood into wheelbarrows, barrels and strong shovels. These creations and the tools he used - the planer, hand saw and gouges - meant wisdom and deep dedication to the material for me. I often secretly took them away from him to replicate his productions. I was driven by a growing passion, which, from this firm foundation, would accompany me all my life.
Since 2013, my son Diego De Zotti has taken up the baton of the passion for wood by joining the company, where he has brought new energy and ideas. Together, we have completed the delicate generational transition, giving shape to a renewed balance based on the transmission and innovation of our values.
Luigino De Zotti / Founder

For over 40 years, we at De Zotti have been working exclusively with solid wood to create furniture that combines tradition and innovation. This choice reflects our commitment to offering a valuable and durable material. We treat each piece of wood with care and respect because we believe in the intrinsic quality of this material. The elements we make are designed to last over time, to be handed down and not replaced, in a resource- conscious vision. Even at the end of its life cycle, solid wood furniture retains its value through its versatile reuse in new production chains or its transformation into energy.
A distinctive aspect of our method is upcycling, the process that allows us to give new life to production waste. We use bricole to create design elements, preserving the traits of their past in the lagoon. We also reintegrate the residues of other woods into three-layer panels to make the components of new furniture. We even valorise the small chips and sawdust we generate with our daily work, introducing them into other supply chains or transforming them into new objects. These reuses allow us to reduce waste and optimise every stage of production.

Our daily commitment to improving production efficiency extends to the application of reuse in every area, from shipping pallets to packaging cardboard. We believe that sustainability is not a goal but a gradually evolving path that requires profound awareness and creativity.
For us, wood is much more than a simple material. It is a precious presence that we value in all its forms. Each of our artefacts is the result of a perspective that pays attention to the environment of which wood is an integral part and carries on the craft tradition with genuine passion.
Diego De Zotti / CEO