Italian Design in Turin: A City with a Great Tradition of Modernariato

Turin and Design: A Long History

Turin has a special relationship with Italian design and antiques. As an industrial city par excellence, it hosted some of Italy's most important manufacturers and design studios in the post-war decades. Its cultured and refined bourgeoisie has always had a taste for quality furnishings, creating a rich and sophisticated local market.

Today, Turin is one of the most important centers for Italian mid-century modern and antique items: a place where it is still possible to find extraordinary pieces at reasonable prices, if you know where to look.

The Balon: Turin's Historic Market

The Balon is Turin's most famous antique market, held every Saturday in the Porta Palazzo district. Hundreds of stalls offer everything from classic antiques to mid-century modern, from books to vinyl, from jewelry to design objects.

The Gran Balon, held on the second Sunday of the month, is the larger and more curated version: here you will find the most interesting pieces, with dealers specializing in post-war Italian design.

Specialized Antique Dealers

Turin hosts some of Italy's most interesting antique and mid-century modern galleries. The San Salvario district and the streets around Piazza Vittorio Veneto concentrate many of the city's most qualified antique dealers, specializing in 20th-century Italian design.

Buying Italian Design Online: Convenience Without Compromising on Quality

For those who cannot visit Turin's markets and galleries, online shopping from specialized galleries offers a valid alternative. At Dario Raia Vintage & Design, we select authentic Italian design pieces and ship them throughout Europe with specialized carriers.

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