When your backdrop is the sparkling, aquamarine Adriatic Sea you don't need much more to create an alluring beach house. And yet, my good friend, O. Renzo Linsalata, has created a small gem out of his condo in Torre a Mare, a relaxed beach town about 13 kilometers south of Bari. It is not just for the positioning on the top floor with multiple balconies overlooking the sea, or for the maritime collections of miniature ships, sunburst motifs, lanterns, compasses, binoculars or pipes (belonging to Renzo's father, Enzo)... But for the furnishing gem, a set of four Savonarola chairs (plus stool, sgabello). It is a seating arrangement quite unexpected in a beach house, but it is perfectly befitting in this home. Historically, these X-chairs originate from the Quattrocento in Italy, the Early Renaissance, and are known for their interlacing curved slats with carved wooden back and arms. The dark wood work (most likely walnut) is beautifully contrast against the white walls (a beach house standard) and they indeed set the tone of the home.
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| A pair of Savonarola chairs, plus sgabello |
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| Detail of the Savonarola wood work |
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| Principle painting of the space, reminiscent of the Adriatic |
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| View from the study area out to the Adriatic |
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| Part of the compass and binocular collection |
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| Simple window drape |
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| Pottery of Puglia |
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| Brass porthole inset behind the fish tank |
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| View from the bedroom through the porthole |
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| Dresser in the bedroom with multiple collections |
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| Bespoke copper sink |
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| Bespoke iron cabinet and oven |
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| Custom pantry and kitchen tile floor |
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| Entry gate and vestibule showing a fresco style design of a sea port |
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