ABOUT US
Robertaebasta is an internationally renowned Gallery of showrooms specializing in the decorative arts of the 20th Century. The firm has operated continuously for almost forty years on behalf of distinguished clients throughout Europe and the United States. The Gallery’s headquarter location is at Via Fiori Chiari No 2, in the heart of Brera, one of Milan’s best known neighborhoods for design, architecture and antiques. The two other showrooms are at Via Fiori Chairi No 3 and around the corner at Piazza Formentini No 4/6. The Gallery prominently displays works by the finest Italian and European designers of the 20th Century. These include pieces by the best known Italian designers: in furniture, Borsani, Buffa, Bugatti, Lancia, Gio Ponti, Terragni and Quarti: in glass, Barovier, De Poli, Salviati, Seguso, Venini: in ceramics and porcelain, Chini and Nonni, Richard Ginori, Lenci, Melandri, and Gio Ponti.
The Gallery also offers highly prized pieces from the French Art Deco period including: in furniture, Arbus, Leleu, Prinz and Ruhlmann: in glass, by Daum and Lalique.

The Robertaebasta Gallery was founded by Roberta Tagliavini. She is pictured in the top two recent photos on this page, as well as in an earlier photo at the bottom photo. Her companion in these photos is her son, Mr. Mattia M. Martinelli. Both these leading professionals are accessible to clients on a regular basis. Ms. Tagliavini is a prominent, long-standing member of the Provincial Art Dealer Syndicate of Milan. She also serves as an assistant editor of ‘Arte Viva’, a leading magazine of the arts. Under her direction, the gallery has participated in prominent shows in the United States and Europe. These include the Modernism Show in New York and The European Art Foundation show (TEFAF) in Basel, Switzerland. Under her leadership, the firm has developed a loyal following of distinguished collectors throughout Europe and the United States. Numerous references are readily available.

The Executive Vice President of the Gallery is Mr. Mattia Martinelli. Mr. Martinelli also serves as President of the Fiori Chiari Antique Trade Dealers Association, as well as a member of the board of directors of the Brera Antique Trade Dealers Association. He brings over a decade of professional experience to the firm’s expertise in 20th Century decorative arts.

Under the continuous direction of Ms. Tagliavini and Mr. Martinelli, the firm provides a complete line of home services for their clients. These include assistance with interior design concepts and consultations, purchasing, verification of authenticity, restoration and upholstery, shipping and transportation and even on-sight assembly and placement suggestions. The Gallery provides its own certificates of authenticity regarding every piece that is purchased. Furthermore, and rather uniquely, the gallery offers a lifetime opportunity to exchange purchased pieces, at their purchase prices, for other items available at the gallery at any time.

Ms. Tagliavini and Mr. Martinelli, along with their extensive, highly competent staff, look forward to helping you secure the finest of 20th Century furnishings. They stand ready to help you, whether your desire is for a splendid individual piece, or to renew an important room, or to redesign your entire household.