Detailaufnahme einer Hand, die eine stilisierte Figur auf Papier skizziert. Links liegen Farbkarten und eine Perlenkette.
Eine Person zeichnet mit einem schwarzen Stift Figurenentwürfe auf Papier. Neben ihr liegen Farbkarten, ein Spitzer und eine Perlenkette.

Italian charm for your home

“Buongiorno cari amici” is how you greet your friends in Italian. Our handmade vases bring a piece of Italy into your home. Each one represents a typical Italian personality, from the passionate sommelier to the charming barista.

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Museum of Modern Art New York

Our three BUONI AMICI vases, Pino, Concetta, and Simonetta, are among the selected design objects on display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Sophia is German Design Award Winner 2026

Buongiorno cari amici

Inspired by the Italian origins of LEONARDO's designers, the Buoni Amici series tells the charming story of good friends who share their passion for pizza, pasta, gelato, vino, and café. The humorous characters reflect this Mediterranean zest for life in every detail.
Stapelbare Figur mit violetter Mütze, fröhlichem Gesicht und großer roter Kugelbasis. Text: „PINO is in the MoMA“.

Ice cream lover from Rome

With a smile on his face and a giant ice cream cone in his hand, Pino explores the streets of Rome. His stories are almost as sweet as his gelato—and sometimes a little bit exaggerated.

Stapelbare Figur mit hellbraunem Kopf, oranger Haarform, rotem Oberteil und violetter Basis. Text: „SIMONETTA is in the MoMA“.

Wine sommelier from Florence

Raised among vineyards, Simonetta lives for good wine. In her small shop overlooking Florence, she invites visitors to taste her wines—charming, stylish, Tuscan.

Bunte stapelbare Figur aus Glas und Holz mit blauem Haar, roten und blauen Elementen. Text: „CONCETTA is in the MoMA“.

Pastaio from Bologna

Kneading dough like Nonna – Concetta has mastered the art of pasta like no other. In her bottega, she makes tortellini and lasagna with patience and love. Mangia bene!

Holzfigur mit roter Pizzabäcker-Mütze, Schnurrbart sowie gelbem Kragen und gläsernem Körper mit schwarzen und türkisfarbenen Streifen. Text: „PIZZAIOLO“.

Pizza chef from Naples

Gennaro, better known as Pizzaiolo, is a master of pizza dough. In his small pizzeria in Naples, he conjures up the best creations every day—always with a smile and fresh ingredients from the market. Viva Napoli!

Holzfigur mit schwarzem Hut, Schnurrbart, gelbem Kragen und braunem Glasunterteil. Text: „LUIGI“.

Master barista from Milan

Tailor-made, charming, and always with the perfect espresso at hand—Luigi brings Milan's coffee culture right into your living room. Once you've been there, you'll always come back.