Linen:
Fabric woven from the flax plant, creating a soft and 'breathable' sheeting
Percale:
A plain cotton weave of at least 180 thread count
Coverlets:
A lightweight bedcover such as a matelassé
Duvet Covers:
A fabric cover for a down-filled duvet
Embroidery:
Exquisite cotton floss needlework sewn on solid sheeting ground
Jacquard:
A pattern, often subtle, created through the weaving of the fabric
Sateen:
A basic weave with a characteristically smooth surface, with more yarns on the face of the sheeting
Down Collection:
Our premier down-filled duvets and pillows
Embroidery:
Exquisite cotton floss needlework sewn on solid sheeting ground
Jacquard:
A pattern, often subtle, created through the weaving of the fabric
bed :: Bed Ensembles :: Percale
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
bed :: Bed Ensembles :: Sateen
MILOS
The incredibly fine hand, the soft, silken shimmer, the luxurious drape: one touch tells you that this is the ne plus ultra of bed linens: a cotton sateen with an unsurpassed 1020 threads per square inch. How do we do it? By being extremely selective: We choose only the very finest, longest-staple Egyptian cotton, have it spun into gossamer yarn, then woven in Italy into a luminous sateen that is strong yet supple, sleek yet soft. The sheets, pillowcases, shams and duvet cover are finished with a classic hemstitched border, and coordinate perfectly with our Millesimo 1020 thread count sateen bedding with lace inset. A letter authenticating this unprecedented thread count is available upon request.
bed :: Bed Ensembles :: Jacquard
PRESIDIO
The crisp, tailored rhythm of broad stripes, fashioned through a jacquard weave of matte and sheen textures, creates a classic pattern of quiet distinction. Presidio, a 590 thread count Italian sateen in seven rich colors of pure Egyptian cotton, is an easy partner to many patterns, including Olympia matelassé blanket covers and our sumptuous Ilaria jacquard. Available in sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and pillow shams finished with a tailored hemstitched hem, and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
BARONESSA
The ultimate in luxury, our 1020 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen sheets are jacquard-woven In Italy with an all-over diamond medallion, evoking a regal elegance. The subtle pattern is woven in quiet relief against the luminous sheen of the cotton sateen, and finished with a tailored hand-drawn hemstitch. Offered in sheets, duvet cover with a flanged hem, pillow shams and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
AMANTE
A tone-on-tone, tailored pinstripe is jacquard-woven in Italy into our very finest 1020 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen, allowing the subtle sheen of a thin satin stripe to play against a matte ground. An enduring classic that adds quiet distinction to any ensemble, in traditional White, Ivory or Honey, finished with our classic hemstitching. Available in sheets and pillowcases.
ILARIA
Our jacquard-woven Italian sateens feel as though they're woven from silk, with intricately loomed patterns that lend exquisite sophistication to the bed. Ilaria is a perfect example — resplendent 590 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen in a quietly ornate tone-on-tone scroll pattern, finished with our signature border of hemstitching. In six rich colors designed to coordinate with Presidio bedding and Olympia matelassé blanket covers. In sheets, duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts.
GIORGIO
Handsome, impeccably tailored, perfectly groomed—Giorgio has the fine hand and timeless grace of Italian menswear. Setting a thin, refined stripe against a subtle herringbone weave gives it richness and depth. Egyptian cotton woven in Italy to a fine 406 thread count. In Ivory with Moss, Slate Blue, Clay or Wheat striped sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases and pillow shams.
ATHENA
A lush, large-scale Italian paisley woven in shades of gold and umber, dark brown and silvery blue-gray. Athena is an intricate, yarn-dyed jacquard, woven to a silken 560 thread count in Italy and finished with a tailored punto ombra hem. Offered in duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts, and designed to coordinate with our Umbria sateen sheeting and Victoria matelassé.
RAPHAEL
The rich, evocative design of the paisley has been enchanting Westerners since it traveled from India to England in the late 18th century. Raphael's sumptuous interpretation in our plush viscose, cotton and wool blend, the jacquard-woven design is subtly rendered in a tone-on-tone pattern on duvets and pillow shams. The duvet cover is backed with cotton percale for a soft finish. Made in Italy of 65% viscose, 20% cotton, 15% wool.
bed :: Top of Bed :: Duvet Covers
ATHENA
A lush, large-scale Italian paisley woven in shades of gold and umber, dark brown and silvery blue-gray. Athena is an intricate, yarn-dyed jacquard, woven to a silken 560 thread count in Italy and finished with a tailored punto ombra hem. Offered in duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts, and designed to coordinate with our Umbria sateen sheeting and Victoria matelassé.
BARONESSA
The ultimate in luxury, our 1020 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen sheets are jacquard-woven In Italy with an all-over diamond medallion, evoking a regal elegance. The subtle pattern is woven in quiet relief against the luminous sheen of the cotton sateen, and finished with a tailored hand-drawn hemstitch. Offered in sheets, duvet cover with a flanged hem, pillow shams and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
GIORGIO
Handsome, impeccably tailored, perfectly groomed—Giorgio has the fine hand and timeless grace of Italian menswear. Setting a thin, refined stripe against a subtle herringbone weave gives it richness and depth. Egyptian cotton woven in Italy to a fine 406 thread count. In Ivory with Moss, Slate Blue, Clay or Wheat striped sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases and pillow shams.
ILARIA
Our jacquard-woven Italian sateens feel as though they're woven from silk, with intricately loomed patterns that lend exquisite sophistication to the bed. Ilaria is a perfect example — resplendent 590 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen in a quietly ornate tone-on-tone scroll pattern, finished with our signature border of hemstitching. In six rich colors designed to coordinate with Presidio bedding and Olympia matelassé blanket covers. In sheets, duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts.
MILOS
The incredibly fine hand, the soft, silken shimmer, the luxurious drape: one touch tells you that this is the ne plus ultra of bed linens: a cotton sateen with an unsurpassed 1020 threads per square inch. How do we do it? By being extremely selective: We choose only the very finest, longest-staple Egyptian cotton, have it spun into gossamer yarn, then woven in Italy into a luminous sateen that is strong yet supple, sleek yet soft. The sheets, pillowcases, shams and duvet cover are finished with a classic hemstitched border, and coordinate perfectly with our Millesimo 1020 thread count sateen bedding with lace inset. A letter authenticating this unprecedented thread count is available upon request.
PRESIDIO
The crisp, tailored rhythm of broad stripes, fashioned through a jacquard weave of matte and sheen textures, creates a classic pattern of quiet distinction. Presidio, a 590 thread count Italian sateen in seven rich colors of pure Egyptian cotton, is an easy partner to many patterns, including Olympia matelassé blanket covers and our sumptuous Ilaria jacquard. Available in sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and pillow shams finished with a tailored hemstitched hem, and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
RAPHAEL
The rich, evocative design of the paisley has been enchanting Westerners since it traveled from India to England in the late 18th century. Raphael's sumptuous interpretation in our plush viscose, cotton and wool blend, the jacquard-woven design is subtly rendered in a tone-on-tone pattern on duvets and pillow shams. The duvet cover is backed with cotton percale for a soft finish. Made in Italy of 65% viscose, 20% cotton, 15% wool.
bed :: Top of Bed :: Coverlets & Blanket Covers
ALICE
The feminine charm of our bestselling matelassé blanket cover is seen in its romantic garden of roses and embroidered scalloped edging. In the classic tradition of matelassés, a subtle raised pattern of flowers and vines is set against a textured ground, all woven from soft Egyptian cotton. Always crisp and summery in white, or add soft color to the bed in six other pretty shades. The scalloped edge finishes the blanket cover, pillow shams and tailored bed skirt. Made in Portugal.
BARI
A timeless classic that is enjoying a modern renaissance, the clean-lined simplicity of this Egyptian cotton diamond piqué blanket cover complements almost any style. It has a substantial weight, lustrous sheen and soft finish, and is Sanforized to reduce shrinkage. Both the blanket cover and pillow shams are finished with a flanged border; the tailored bed skirt is pleated with a plain hem. Made in Italy.
OLYMPIA
If you've ever noticed how elegantly tailored European beds usually look, the secret is often the polish of a lightweight, beautifully woven blanket cover like Olympia. This Egyptian cotton matelassé is jacquard-woven in an intricate, understated pattern incorporating fleur-de-lys medallions. Its lighter weight makes it well-suited to year-round use or warm climates. Both the blanket cover and pillow shams are finished with a flanged border; the tailored bed skirt is pleated with a plain hem. Made in Italy.
bed :: By Thread Count :: 320 - 600
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
CELESTE
There's a reason why Celeste is our best selling sheet: it's like a favorite shirt or soft sweater that feels wonderful from the moment you put it on. This yarn, spun from only the finest Egyptian cotton, is woven in Italy to a 406 thread count percale sheet with chamois-like softness. Celeste comes in a beautiful palette of more than ten ethereal colors — from Willow to Clay to Wheat — to coordinate effortlessly with most of our bed ensembles. In sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow shams and bed skirts.
UMBRIA
A subtle ombré stripe of tonal yarn-dyed hues, Umbria provides a rich counterpart to ornate jacquard paisleys such as Palermo and Athena, with a beautiful depth of color and sheen all its own. Woven in Italy from pure Egyptian cotton into a 540 thread count luxurious cotton sateen; offered in Moss, Coral or Gold sheets, pillowcases and pillow shams finished with a punto ombra hem.
ATHENA
A lush, large-scale Italian paisley woven in shades of gold and umber, dark brown and silvery blue-gray. Athena is an intricate, yarn-dyed jacquard, woven to a silken 560 thread count in Italy and finished with a tailored punto ombra hem. Offered in duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts, and designed to coordinate with our Umbria sateen sheeting and Victoria matelassé.
GIORGIO
Handsome, impeccably tailored, perfectly groomed—Giorgio has the fine hand and timeless grace of Italian menswear. Setting a thin, refined stripe against a subtle herringbone weave gives it richness and depth. Egyptian cotton woven in Italy to a fine 406 thread count. In Ivory with Moss, Slate Blue, Clay or Wheat striped sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases and pillow shams.
ILARIA
Our jacquard-woven Italian sateens feel as though they're woven from silk, with intricately loomed patterns that lend exquisite sophistication to the bed. Ilaria is a perfect example — resplendent 590 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen in a quietly ornate tone-on-tone scroll pattern, finished with our signature border of hemstitching. In six rich colors designed to coordinate with Presidio bedding and Olympia matelassé blanket covers. In sheets, duvet covers, pillow shams and bed skirts.
MILAN
A handsome, luxuriant sateen jacquard in a geometric foulard that recalls a gorgeous Italian men's tie or pocket square. Woven in a lustrous 540 thread count Egyptian cotton in Moss, Slate Blue or Wheat with navy-detailed patterning and finished with a tailored punto ombra hem and generous flange. Available in duvet covers, pillow shams and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
PRESIDIO
The crisp, tailored rhythm of broad stripes, fashioned through a jacquard weave of matte and sheen textures, creates a classic pattern of quiet distinction. Presidio, a 590 thread count Italian sateen in seven rich colors of pure Egyptian cotton, is an easy partner to many patterns, including Olympia matelassé blanket covers and our sumptuous Ilaria jacquard. Available in sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and pillow shams finished with a tailored hemstitched hem, and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
bed :: By Thread Count :: 820 - 1000 +
MILOS
The incredibly fine hand, the soft, silken shimmer, the luxurious drape: one touch tells you that this is the ne plus ultra of bed linens: a cotton sateen with an unsurpassed 1020 threads per square inch. How do we do it? By being extremely selective: We choose only the very finest, longest-staple Egyptian cotton, have it spun into gossamer yarn, then woven in Italy into a luminous sateen that is strong yet supple, sleek yet soft. The sheets, pillowcases, shams and duvet cover are finished with a classic hemstitched border, and coordinate perfectly with our Millesimo 1020 thread count sateen bedding with lace inset. A letter authenticating this unprecedented thread count is available upon request.
AMANTE
A tone-on-tone, tailored pinstripe is jacquard-woven in Italy into our very finest 1020 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen, allowing the subtle sheen of a thin satin stripe to play against a matte ground. An enduring classic that adds quiet distinction to any ensemble, in traditional White, Ivory or Honey, finished with our classic hemstitching. Available in sheets and pillowcases.
BARONESSA
The ultimate in luxury, our 1020 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen sheets are jacquard-woven In Italy with an all-over diamond medallion, evoking a regal elegance. The subtle pattern is woven in quiet relief against the luminous sheen of the cotton sateen, and finished with a tailored hand-drawn hemstitch. Offered in sheets, duvet cover with a flanged hem, pillow shams and gathered bed skirts with a plain hem.
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