Palazzo Pola e Todescan is located in Florence between Via de’ Brunelleschi and Via de’ Pecori. Built on the design of the architect Giovanni Paciarelli between 1901 and 1903, it was among the first monumental buildings in the historical center to show clear signs of new modernist influences, in combination with an Art Nouveau decorative system with sculptures, colored ceramic friezes from the Cantagalli factory and wrought iron elements from the Michelucci Workshops of Pistoia
The Palazzo is now home to the three luxury suites designed by Etra, opened after an ultra refined interior restoration done in collaboration with architects Daniela Bianchi and Alessandro Marcattilj of AMDB studio. Davide Miglino and Mimma Chiarini, founders of the luxury hospitality site, say that “the contemporary mood is given expression as the highest form of taking care of guests, which is why each element appears to be situated exactly in its most natural place.” In the Presidential Suite, “Boffi|DePadova furnishings and systems are highlighted like works of art, rendered temples of ease and relaxation for people, perfecting expressing their elegant, refined practicality.”
The 120-square-meter apartment is arranged as a loft. The ample living area is separated from the bedroom area by a large full-height burnished storage unit, a perfect partner for the compact, dark-colored “cube-kitchen” from K6 system, designed by Norbert Wangen for Boffi. The Flying Landscape upholstered furnishing set is by De Padova, design Piero Lissoni, a comfortable conversation “landscape” lit by a chandelier with Bohemian crystals handcrafted in Florence, and a ’95 Table by Achille Castiglioni.
