Mario Luca Giusti has always been fascinated with the idea of beauty and elegance, taking the time to carefully observe his surroundings and discover the harmony in every space. Drawing from this innate attention to detail, the Italian designer eventually launched his own brand in 2007, and, today, his eponymous Maison is behind some of the most fascinating homeware in the world. Equal parts practical and sophisticated, all Mario Luca Giusti glasses, tumblers, wine glasses, pitchers, bowls and plates are expertly made from modern materials such as acrylic and melamine – though you’d be hard-pressed to tell them apart from traditional crystalware and ceramic tableware. By going synthetic, the brand turns classic objects usually reserved for the finest tablespaces into playfully accessible (and surprisingly versatile) pieces that you needn’t be afraid to use al fresco.