Rudi

From your bathroom to your yacht’s deck, these pieces and little details will seamlessly enhance the concept of luxury living in any space. Crafted with Italian passion and a love for beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs, they bring elegance wherever they go.

RUDI Pelletteria History

Pellettiere Liguria, Italy – RUDI traces its roots back to the historic Rudi Rabitti, founded in 1969 in Milan by the renowned designer of leather home accessories and was named in his honor. By 1996, the brand had already become a leader among design ateliers, serving elite HoReCa establishments and luxury yacht decor studios. 

Then, in 2015, GioBagnara, a top Italian company in superb yacht and aircraft design, acquired the trademark and divided it into two subsidiary ateliers: Rabitti 1969 and RUDI. The Rabitti 1969 leatherworks focused on crafting products from genuine leather, using natural vegetable-based dyes. The new RUDI shifted its focus to creating high-quality products from regenerated leather, using the innovative, patented Tecnocuoio technology—an advanced material made from recycled leather with a zero-waste approach. 

This marked the rise of a new trend in high-end design—sustainability, which later became a mainstream movement. Under the GioBagnara umbrella, with its scale and resources, the company adopted a new philosophy: staying true to the finest Italian traditions, creating beauty and luxury within a refined minimalist approach, and prioritizing environmental sustainability.

RUDI Accessories Production Secrets

Every piece, even the smallest item from RUDI accessories, holds luxury status. This level of prestige reflects the brand’s exceptional production standards. The entire process—from designing to final packaging—takes place at the main facility in Liguria. 

The collections are crafted by teams of the finest and most skilled Italian artisans who meticulously work on every detail with love and passion, ensuring the timeless quality of Mediterranean craftsmanship.

So, what sets this atelier apart from the rest?

• A blend of artisan heritage and cutting-edge innovations, such as handcrafted details combined with laser cutting for precise pattern design.
• The use of Tecnocuoio composite as the primary material. Thanks to its advanced technical properties, RUDI leather products are crafted with a signature glossy finish, a natural feel, and exceptional resistance to various external factors.
• A strong focus on handcrafted work at every stage—from cutting to final finishing and packaging.

Status: Eco-Luxury

The company has deliberately positioned itself in the market with a strong focus on sustainability and high-end style. It defines itself as an eco-luxury brand, combining Italian craftsmanship with zero-waste production. With this approach, RUDI leather Italy has shown discerning customers that it’s possible to create incredibly stylish and functional high-status pieces while using leather offcuts and caring for the environment.

Target Audience

Italian RUDI accessories are anything but ordinary—they cater exclusively to discerning premium clients, the elite B2B sector, and high-end private buyers. These are individuals who appreciate Italian craftsmanship and sophisticated, elite design wrapped in minimalism. Today, the company is undoubtedly one of the finest niche brands, and the RUDI finest regenerated leather has long surpassed its Italian roots, with products showcased in top design salons across Europe and available to retailers worldwide. 

Creative Director Simone Fanciullacci has introduced fresh ideas and concepts for the brand, such as charging stations in leather cases, Nespresso machines with signature designs, desk clocks, office accessories, and more. At the same time, the classic designs and collections haven’t just remained available—they’ve been significantly refreshed and modernized.

Collections & Decor

The world of luxury items from RUDI Pelletteria embodies a modern design approach rooted in Italian functional aesthetics. Geometric patterns seamlessly blend with the soft, durable, and elegant cuoio leather. The brand’s signature decor is defined by openwork patterns and delicate perforations, adding texture, depth, and visual harmony to each piece. At the heart of the collections is a thematic design featuring graphic motifs inspired by traditional Italian basket-weaving techniques. For example, the Vienna collection features the classic cane pattern, reminiscent of vintage Viennese rattan weaving. 

Meanwhile, the Venezia pieces reflect the signature ornate style, with delicate, lace-like cutouts and flowing shapes. Some designs have a more modern and bold aesthetic, like the Sugar collection. Its signature feature is a linear, minimalist pattern that appears scattered randomly across the surface, creating a dynamic yet refined look. In addition to accessories, RUDI furniture has also won over customers. These pieces blend sturdy frames with elegant finishes, creating unique and stylish interior elements—like tables, ottomans, mirrors, and planters.

Product Range

The RUDI Pelletteria collection includes a wide variety of items, perfect for both home and office use. Thick, durable, yet flexible regenerated leather allows for the creation of the following unique pieces:

• Storage Items. They are boxes and baskets for various purposes, such as the Promenade, Cancun, and Lisbona collections, jewelry cases, chests, and storage boxes for different essentials.
• Decor Accessories. In this category, you will find uniquely designed RUDI leather trays, dishes, flat bowls, and valet trays—we highly recommend the Omega trays and Ginepro trays.
• Tableware & Barware. This includes luxurious and unique coaster sets (like the Acquerello collection), stylish and diverse placemats (such as the Pitagora collection), napkin holders, bottle stands, serving trays for drinks, and other elegant bar accessories.
• Office Accessories. This category features a wide range of durable leather desk essentials, including desk blotters and writing pads, pen and pencil holders, document and letter trays, mouse pads, business card cases, smartphone stands, and even wireless chargers in the leather casing. (Idea and Tour collections are among the top picks in this category.)
• Premium HoReCa Essentials. A selection of high-end leather accessories for luxury hotels and restaurants: menu folders, bill holders, table card holders, and various bar accessories designed for a refined hospitality experience.
• Personal & Travel Accessories. This collection features exclusive and stylish fashion essentials, such as key cases and keychains, elegant leather covers for devices like smartphones and tablets, and travel-friendly accessories like a foldable leather valet tray or compact RUDI leather jewelry boxes for storing valuables on the go.

RUDI, Directly From Italy

There is something truly special about experiencing authentic Italian craftsmanship—perfecting a decor piece by hand, without modern technology or artificial dyes. MDMAISON invites you to experience it firsthand: reach out to us and enjoy the timeless elegance of RUDI, made in Italy. We offer a unique opportunity to place an order with no delivery restrictions or to create an exclusive online decor project featuring premium leather accessories. Would you like to incorporate RUDI leather pieces into your works? Then join our community of interior design collaborators and establish seamless, productive partnerships right away!